The Arthurian Tarot - Softcover

Matthews, John; Matthews, Caitlín

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007145446 ISBN 13: 9780007145447

Publisher: Element, 2003

Synopsis

A beautiful set of Tarot cards depicting the wonder and magic of the legendary King Arthur, with an accompanying book explaining the meaning and symbolism of each card.

The Arthurian Tarot represents the ultimate in Tarot design. Steeped in the sheer unequalled magic of the legends, history and traditions of Arthurian Britain, these exceptional cards capture in 78 frames all the wonder and beauty of King Arthur's realm. Conceived and designed by Caitlin and John Matthews and beautifully executed by Miranda Gray, this original pack reveals the ancient traditions of the Arthurian Mysteries as a living mythos for creative visualization and personal transformation.

This exclusive pack comes complete with a fully illustrated guide to the divinatory and archetypal meanings of the cards – the 22 Greater Powers and the 56 Lesser Powers. The suits of Sword, Spear, Grail and Stone, corresponding to the four elements of Western esoteric tradition as well as to the four seasons, empower the reader through the sacred quest for the Hallows. The book also gives original methods for reading and using the Tarot, including the Merlin's Mirror and Excalibur spreads, with sample readings to show their practical significance.

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From the Back Cover:

The Arthurian Tarot represents the ultimate in Tarot design. Steeped in the sheer unequalled magic of the legends, history and traditions of Arthurian Britain, these exceptional cards capture in 78 frames all the wonder and beauty of King Arthur's realm. Conceived and designed by Caitlin and John Matthews and beautifully executed by Miranda Gray, this original pack reveals the ancient traditions of the Arthurian Mysteries as a living mythos for creative visualization and personal transformation.

This exclusive pack comes complete with a fully illustrated guide to the divinatory and archetypal meanings of the cards – the 22 Greater Powers and the 56 Lesser Powers. The suits of Sword, Spear, Grail and Stone, corresponding to the four elements of Western esoteric tradition as well as to the four seasons, empower the reader through the sacred quest for the Hallows. The book also gives original methods for reading and using the Tarot, including the Merlin's Mirror and Excalibur spreads, with sample readings to show their practical significance.

Synopsis:

Steeped in the legends, history and traditions of Arthurian Britain, these cards capture in 78 frames the beauty of King Arthur's realm. The pack comes complete with a fully illustrated guide to the divinatory and archetypal meanings of the cards - the 22 Greater Powers and the 56 Lesser Powers. The suits of Sword, Spear, Grail and Stone, corresponding to the four elements of Western esoteric tradition as well as to the four seasons, empower the reader through the sacred quest for the Hallows. The book also provides original methods for reading and using the tarot, including the Merlin's Mirror and Excalibur spreads, with sample readings to show their practical significance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0007145446
• ISBN 13: 9780007145447
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160