Geddes & Grossett

317 pages

The Tarot is one of the oldest and best known methods of divination. The cards mysterious symbolism has intrigued generations of people looking for insight into their present lives and their futures. Their true origin remains a mystery. This book contains illustrations of the 18th century version of the Marseilles Tarot deck - a design that some readers feel is the 'true' tarot - which originated in Milan and has been in use in many varioations since perhaps the early 16th century. The symbolism of each card is clearly and concisely explained. There is also a brief introduction to the history and development of the modern pack, a guide to using the cards, advice on how to interpret combinations of cards and how to use the Tarot to gain practical guidnace in your life. In addition, an appendix gives details of how fortunes can be told using conventional playing cards.