I was thrilled to review Maria Alviz Hernando’s first book, Tarot Tableau Revolution, having been familiar with her work for sometime. As several students on the TABI Intermediate Course will know, I am particularly fond of reading in tableau, and it’s great to have such a thorough examination of this
It has taken me an uncharacteristically long time to write the review for The Green Codex Tarot because I am enjoying it so much, and it’s hard to know where to start. The tarot is designed with a system of “ecological culture codes.” The imagery is meant to encourage connection
The Lubanko Tarot was originally independently-produced by E. Lubanko, a US-based artist, and it was one of the more elusive (and expensive) decks to find in the aftermarket. Thankfully, we all have access now due to the mass-market version produced by Llewellyn. The Lubanko Tarot artwork is unrestrained, exposed, and
When traversing the path of mystical practice, two principal sources of power are frequently encountered: symbols and objects. In Talismans & Tarot, these are represented as cards and charms (a blanket phrase for crystals, metals, trinkets and such), respectively. Lori Lytle presents methods for integrating these elements through engagement with
My path with tarot is like most of my life paths: circling, recrossing, backtracking, wandering, and, to most observers, looking as if I am completely lost. I got my first tarot deck in the 80s. I had heard you weren’t supposed to buy one for yourself (oh, the power of
Aleister Crowley’s Mysticism emerges as a definitive guide, demystifying the complexities of Crowley’s teachings, clarifying and simplifying the path toward the Holy Guardian Angel while preserving the depth required to tread it. (Foreword, p. xii) You might now be asking yourself “What is a Holy Guardian Angel?” If so, you
