{"product_id":"seventy-eight-degrees-of-wisdom-a-tarot-journey-to-self-awareness-a-new-edition-of-the-tarot-classic-9781578636655","title":"Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness (a New Edition of the Tarot Classic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling tarot classic in a new edition with a new preface by the author.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Whenever I have a question about tarot, I reach for \u003ci\u003e78 Degrees of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e. It is the most in-depth exploration of tarot and my most trusted resource. If you want to learn tarot, you'll want \u003ci\u003e78 Degrees\u003c\/i\u003e on your bookshelf too. It's the gold standard in tarot.\" --Theresa Reed, author of \u003ci\u003eTarot No Questions Asked\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"What is your favorite tarot book? The answer is always \u003ci\u003e78 Degrees of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--Melissa Cynova, author of \u003ci\u003eKitchen Table Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Essential reading for the beginner and a classic that tarot masters will return to time and time again, this is the book to have in your library.\"--Benebell Wen, author of \u003ci\u003eHolistic Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When it was first published nearly 40-years-ago, \u003ci\u003eSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book provides: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concise history of tarot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to common tarot spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and endlessly useful reference for both beginning and advanced tarot students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Pollack\u003c\/b\u003e (1945-2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern Tarot. Her bestselling book, \u003ci\u003eSeventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the \"Bible of Tarot.\" She was also a great influence upon the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities, as well as being a trailblazer within the transgender community. A master of many genres, Pollack is renowned for her run of issues #64-87 of \u003ci\u003eDoom Patrol \u003c\/i\u003e(Vertigo Comics), where she created the first transgender superhero. A prolific author of both fiction and non-fiction, her other books include \u003ci\u003eA Walk Through the Forest of Souls, Unquenchable Fire, Godmother Night, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Fissure King\u003c\/i\u003e. She was the creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Shining Tribe Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e and wrote the books for numerous other decks, including \u003ci\u003eThe Vertigo Tarot \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSalvador Dali's Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e. Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Weiser Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569984508178,"sku":"9781578636655","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_297fbda8-fe88-4cb9-931f-209b2b7ea818.jpg?v=1731957580","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/seventy-eight-degrees-of-wisdom-a-tarot-journey-to-self-awareness-a-new-edition-of-the-tarot-classic-9781578636655","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}