Tarot By The Tree: The Kabbalistic Connection

This is a Premium, colour edition. Whether you are new to Tarot or have studied the cards for years, Michael N. Steeves’ book offers a fresh perspective on the interpretation of the cards. Explore Tarot through the pathways of the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge. Discover the symbolism and archetypes behind the Major Arcana. Better understand the Minor Arcana. See the connections between Tarot, Kabbalah, and the human experience revealed. You will learn how to use the cards as a tool for reflection, of choices and challenges. Tarot by the Tree approaches Tarot as a fascinating symbolic system; one that combines art, philosophy and psychology, through the lens of the ancient Wisdom of Kabbalah. Follow the Fool on clearly illustrated diagrams. See him join with half of the Major Arcana on his First Journey on the Tree of Life, and then see him go through his Second Journey with the other half on the Tree of the Knowledge and their assigned sefirot. Justice is held aside as the hinge point between the two trees. Examine cards from three older decks shown for each card from the Major and Minor Arcanas. Consider how they may have influenced Pamela Coleman Smith who designed and illustrated the cards and A. E. Waite who conceived the concepts and symbolism. Michael N. Steeves' artful renditions of the tree add to the story and visual flow of this 400 page manual.