Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack

DescriptionSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack A tarot journey to self-awarenessThe bestselling tarot classic in a new edition with a new preface by the author.When it was first published nearly 40-years-ago, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom was an instant classic and inspired generations of tarot students. Often referred to as the “bible of tarot books” it has now helped to launch the “tarot renaissance” we’re seeing today. Drawing on mythology and esoteric traditions and delving deeply into the symbolism and ideas of each card, the book offers a modern psychological interpretation of the tarot archetypes rather than a system of esoteric symbolism.Originally two volumes, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom has inspired a whole generation of students of that Tarot. The book has brought awareness of myth and modern psychology to the Tarot’s ancient esoteric symbolism.“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 SelfAbout the Author:Rachel Pollack is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on the modern interpretation of the tarot. She is a member of the American Tarot Association, the International Tarot Society, and the Tarot Guild of Australia, and has taught at the famed Omega Institute for the past 15 years. She is an award-winning fiction writer and has also written 12 books on the tarot. She lives in New York.© Red Wheel/Weiser Stay connected with us on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook. Chapters The Four Card Pattern The Overview The Opening Trumps: Symbols and Archetypes The Wordly Sequence Turning Inwards The Great Journey Wands Cups Swords Pentacles Types of Readings How to Use Tarot Readings What We Learn from Tarot Readings