Seventy-eight Degrees Of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey To Self-awareness (a New Edition Of The Tarot Classic)

Rachel Pollack
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Seventy-eight Degrees Of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey To Self-awareness (a New Edition Of The Tarot Classic)

Rachel Pollack
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Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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Understanding Tarot to Understand Our Hearts

"This book offers a clear understanding of the mysterious Tarot system of inner guidance. The deeper insight and almost magical direction I now discover, even by drawing a single card, leaves me speechless. Thank you Rachel Pollack for demystifying Tarot, so that we may demystify our hearts!"

Pamela (5/5)

The must-get beginners book for tarot

"The absolute-need basics to tarot book, if you are really looking into diving into tarot!"

Gemma (5/5)

Symbolisme et traditions au rendez-vous

"L'information est basée sur les écrits de Waite et sur une vision du tarot plus traditionnelle, ce qui enrichit mes interprétations!"

Emma (4/5)

Classic Guide on Tarot

"Great wisdom and insights throughout about the major and minor Arcana, focusing on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck particularly. Great for both beginners and more advanced Tarot students."

Andrew (5/5)

Finally got this classic Tarot text for my collection!

"Rachel Pollack's seminal work that taught so many people how to understand the cards, and read the stories they tell. Sad to have only been able to pick it up after her death. But so glad to finally have it! My queer tarot collection is better for her work in so many ways."

Allison (5/5)

A Classic!

"When first published, this was an unusual tarot book, but it paved the way for most modern tarot study books. So glad to finally have this classic on my reference shelf!"

Allison (5/5)

Great

"This was a gift for a friend and it was well received"

Leah (5/5)

Un classique

"Très bon livre, classique. On y retourne encore et encore."

Catherine (5/5)

Depends on your needs

"This is more of a refresher book, not the best to begin for a beginner, doesnt provide enough details for the new learner, but as I stated perfect for a refresher and a new perspective, intermediate student level. Dont purchase if youre brand new to tarot you wont get as in-depth as you need to fully understand, some points I feel the loss in translation due to no prior tarot knowledge, but otherwise a great book to have and own, does give insights into some history and card meaning, overall 5 star for touching up prior knowledge or to gain a new perspective,4 star if your requiring in-depth analysis (this book doesnt have that level) and 3 stars if youre a complete newbie and need to learn more than basic concepts ( where Im at). Doesnt go into much depth for correspondences or other knowledge, sums up all cards with a brief description to Give you a grasp."

Jennifer (3/5)

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  • Published date: Mar 01, 2019
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 368
  • Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser LLC
  • ISBN: 9781578636655
  • Dimensions: 6.0" W x 1.2" L x 9.25" H
"An inspiration to Tarot readers for 40 years, this is still the all-time best book for exploring both the deeper symbolism and practical meanings of the Major and Minor Arcana. I encourage you to turn to 78 Degrees of Wisdom to learn to read with and interpret the images of the Rider-Waite Tarot or, indeed, any deck." --Mary K. Greer, author of Tarot for Your Self
Rachel Pollack (1945-2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern Tarot. Her bestselling book, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the “Bible of Tarot.” She was also a great influence upon the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities, as well as being a trailblazer within the transgender community. A master of many genres, Pollack is renowned for her run of issues #64-87 of Doom Patrol (Vertigo Comics), where she created the first transgender superhero. A prolific author of both fiction and non-fiction, her other books include A Walk Through the Forest of Souls, Unquenchable Fire, Godmother Night, and The Fissure King. She was the creator of The Shining Tribe Tarot and wrote the books for numerous other decks, including The Vertigo Tarot and Salvador Dali's Tarot. Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.

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