Mystical Origins of the Tarot by Paul Huson
A profusely illustrated history of the occult nature of the tarot from its origins in ancient Persia.
“Thirty years ago, at the very start of the modern tarot renaissance, Paul Huson showed us how to uncover the mythical images and truths of the tarotNow he has returned to incorporate modern scholarship into a visionary new concept for deciphering the mystery of the tarot’s origins and meaning.” * Rachel Pollack, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot *
“Paul Huson brings to his quest for the origins of tarot the insight of an accomplished practitioner and the scholarship of a dedicated historical detective. The result is a fascinating ‘biography’ of the tarot images, tracking their shifting forms and attributions from their earliest appearances. Mystical Origins of the Tarot will undoubtedly be a classic in the field of tarot studies.” * Robert Moss, author of Conscious Dreaming and Dreamgates and creator of the “Tarot for Dreamer *
"Huson has produced the most enjoyable and fascinating history of the Tarot." * Paul Hughes-Barlow, Supertarot, September 2004 *
"For people interested in traditional cartomacy, this book is the best source we have in English. . ." * Sherryl Smith, American Tarot Association, October 2004 *
". . . a well researched, well written resource that allows [readers] to follow the origins and development of Tarot. . ." * Bonnie Cehovet, World Tarot Network, 2004 *
"If you already have some knowledge of the various cards, and some experience in reading, you will find Huson's scholarly analysis and deconstruction of Tarot mythology invaluable." * Kevin Filan, Mysteries Magazine, Feb-Apr 2006 *
"Mystical Origins of the Tarot is Huson's most solid work to date, and I highly recommend it to all serious students of tarot." * Psyche, Spiral Nature, July 2007 *
“Paul Huson brings to his quest for the origins of tarot the insight of an accomplished practitioner and the scholarship of a dedicated historical detective. The result is a fascinating ‘biography’ of the tarot images, tracking their shifting forms and attributions from their earliest appearances. Mystical Origins of the Tarot will undoubtedly be a classic in the field of tarot studies.” * Robert Moss, author of Conscious Dreaming and Dreamgates and creator of the “Tarot for Dreamer *
"Huson has produced the most enjoyable and fascinating history of the Tarot." * Paul Hughes-Barlow, Supertarot, September 2004 *
"For people interested in traditional cartomacy, this book is the best source we have in English. . ." * Sherryl Smith, American Tarot Association, October 2004 *
". . . a well researched, well written resource that allows [readers] to follow the origins and development of Tarot. . ." * Bonnie Cehovet, World Tarot Network, 2004 *
"If you already have some knowledge of the various cards, and some experience in reading, you will find Huson's scholarly analysis and deconstruction of Tarot mythology invaluable." * Kevin Filan, Mysteries Magazine, Feb-Apr 2006 *
"Mystical Origins of the Tarot is Huson's most solid work to date, and I highly recommend it to all serious students of tarot." * Psyche, Spiral Nature, July 2007 *
Paul Huson has been a student of the tarot for over 40 years. He received initial esoteric training from the Society of the Inner Light in London and he later studied the methods of the Order of the Golden Dawn. He is the author of a number of books, including Mastering Witchcraft, in print for more than 30 years, and The Devil’s Picturebook: The Compleat Guide to Tarot Cards. He lives in Los Angeles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780892811908 |
| ISBN 10 | 0892811900 |
| Title | Mystical Origins of the Tarot |
| Author | Paul Huson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 2004-06-25 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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