Cartomancy And The Tarot

By Emile Grillot DeGivry and J. Courtenay Locke

Book Overview

Cartomancy and the Tarot is a comprehensive guide to the history and practice of tarot reading. Written by Emile Grillot DeGivry, a renowned scholar and collector of tarot cards, this book covers the origins of tarot, the symbolism of the cards, and the various methods of divination used in tarot reading. The book is divided into two sections. The first section explores the history of tarot, tracing its origins back to ancient Egypt and discussing its evolution through the centuries. It also delves into the symbolism of the cards, explaining the meanings behind the major and minor arcana and the various suits. The second section of the book focuses on the practice of tarot reading, providing detailed instructions on how to shuffle and lay out the cards, interpret their meanings, and conduct a reading. It covers a range of different spreads and techniques, including the Celtic Cross, the Three-Card Spread, and the One-Card Draw. Throughout the book, DeGivry draws on his extensive knowledge of tarot history and his personal experience as a collector and practitioner to provide a rich and informative guide to this ancient art. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tarot reader, Cartomancy and the Tarot is an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Picture Museum of Sorcery, Magic and Alchemy, by Emile Grillot DeGivry. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128105.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425356478
• ISBN13: 9781425356477
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"