The Secrets of the Tarot: Origins, History, and Symbolism

by Barbara G. Walker

Book Overview

Fully illustrated with all-new color versions of the complete traditional Tarot deck, this is an appreciation of the history and meaning of the cards. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062509276
• ISBN13: 9780062509277
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A recommended interpretation

This is an excellent interpretation of the tarot, from a feminist perspective. As we explore the occult, it must be ready to grow and adapt with a person's needs. This book allows and open new avenues of exploration and understanding of occult history, or should I say, herstory.

One of the Best

....on Tarot history, mystryies and an all around spectacular book on pagan history. One that I'd definately recommend to anyone interested in paganism and the tarot. I've been reading tarot cards and books on tarot for over ten years now and I'm very pleased with the info in this book. Much of what is delved into here is not even mentioned in other volumes. A must have! I really hope it goes back into print.

Secrets indeed!

I am purchasing a new copy of this book as mine has gone astray, and I consider it to be (for me) one of the most life-changing books I have owned. It helped me to 'crack the code'and enter into a rich world of symbolism and mystery that I am continuing to explore many years on. The breadth of Walker's research is astounding. Walker quite often takes a blatantly anti-Christian stance in her writing, yet I found the connections between the tarot and christian symbolism, and the roots of that symbolism in earlier traditions, most enlightening. Like entering a stream of 'meaning-ness' that connects us across time and space.

Excellent book for the more advanced reader

I bought the B.Walker deck as a beginner, and found it helped me learn. When I finally had the opportunity to pick up the book that went with it, it was a real eye opener to the world of tarot. She uses celtic references, as well as other religions and expands on her deck quite well. I will never forget any of the things she has taught me.