Synopses & Reviews
The Ancient Mysteries Tarot Deck links Tarot with its ancient roots. The images of the Major Arcana are based on sacred temple art from the mystery schools of Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia and India, while images of megaliths, sacred fountains and stone temples are used to portray the four sacred elements in the Minor Arcana. Roger Calverley has crafted this deck for divination and initiation, the background and process of which is described in detail in this book.
Synopsis
This book situates Tarot in its ancient roots, with particular emphasis on the tradition of the Mystery Schools. The suites are designated as -Earth, Water, Air and Fire- rather than the conventional Pentacles, Cups, Swords and Wands. The first part of the book is a review of the ancient sources of Tarot and the dynamics of the archetypes, with interesting sidelights on the author's personal experiences in this realm. The reader is instructed by The Magician, The Priestess and The Hermit about the meanings and wisdom of Tarot, which he discovers to be a -Book of Truth.-