A collection of medieval parodies, fantasy adventures, and new age satires includes "Hanging the Fool" by Michael Moorcock, "The Lovers" by Gwyneth Jones, and "The Horse of Iron. . ." by M. John Harrison. Original.

Your happily ever after awaits . . . Transport yourself to a faraway land of enchantment—a magical world where wondrous fantasies abound and anything is possible. Created by internationally renowned tarot artist Lisa Hunt, this unique tarot deck brings to life our most beloved fairy tales from around the world. See the cunning Puss in Boots as the Mentor (High Priest), Little Red Riding Hood as the Fool, and the Fairy Godmother as the Empress. Built within the Rider-Waite tradition, The Fairy Tale Tarot invites you to call upon your imagination and find your own adventures. Charming and evocative artwork in the tarot card deck and book vividly portrays each fairy tale Delightful retellings of the stories and an explanatory discussion of the symbolism Suggested tarot card spreads and layouts for divination PRAISE FOR FAIRY TALE TAROT: "A whimsical twist on traditional tarot, this new deck helps us connect with our inner child and reach a place of further self-discovery."—New Age Retailer "This is a great deck for personal work, for collectors, for those looking for a deck to use with children, for those interested in myth and fairy tales, and for those interested in fantasy/magical art and story."—Aeclectic Tarot "This ambitious work delights, surprises, and transports, exceeding any possible expectation because it is true to the source of meaning and creativity from which stories and tarot both spring."—Tarot Reflections

Step into the world of tarot through the doorway of story. Be greeted by elementals, celestials, wise women, shadow beings, and much more as you journey through a forest of metaphor and symbol. There are many guides to meet: the Ancient One, the Wise Woman, the Shaman, the Devil. Experience the Page of Cups’ visceral response to the Knight of Swords as he is drawn towards his elemental lover. Feel the pining for the Angel Boy, the beautiful untouchable who resides in the celestial realms even as he appears in earthly form. Follow the entwined lovers through their communing in the scorched desert, to their meeting with the Shaman and their subsequent transformation. Relish in the dirt and weeds of the wild child and the savage mother in the opportune moment the Ten of Swords offers us to slay. A King of Cups blesses the connection between two water spirits and calls on Magician to make an offering to the true loves. The union culminates in eternal Two of Cups energy. Follow Toadstool’s cycle to a happy-ever-after as she harnesses the energy of the Five of Wands, battles with fire, restores with Pentacles, and evolves with Cups. Stories of earth magic, elements, love, connection, and guidance await in these Tarot Tales. Open the book and walk the magical footsteps of the Fool.

Dive into the mysterious, illuminating world of The Tales Behind Tarot. In an introduction to the tarot unlike any other, join storyteller, tarot reader and teacher, Alison Davies, and read 78 unforgettable tales behind all the cards in the modern tarot deck.

Step into the enchanting world of "Mystic Runes and Tarot Tales: Unveiling Ancient Wisdom," where ancient traditions and modern insights intertwine. This captivating book invites you to explore the timeless wisdom of runes and tarot, two mystical practices that have fascinated seekers for centuries. Journey through the corridors of history as you uncover the origins of runes, tracing their roots to Norse mythology and the ancient Germanic tribes. Delve into their multifaceted meanings and delve into their applications in divination, magic, and spiritual growth. Then, immerse yourself in the symbolic language of tarot, where each card tells a story and holds a mirror to the soul. From the majestic archetypes of the Major Arcana to the everyday challenges of the Minor Arcana, discover how tarot can illuminate your path and offer guidance in times of uncertainty. With engaging tales and practical insights, "Mystic Runes and Tarot Tales" is your guide to unlocking the mysteries of the universe and connecting with your inner wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this book will inspire you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and spiritual enlightenment. Prepare to unveil the ancient wisdom of runes and tarot and embark on a transformative journey of discovery and growth.

Arthur E. Waite and artist Pamela Colman Smith's Rider-Waite Tarot (1909) is the most popular Tarot in the world. Today, it is affectionately referred to as the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot in recognition of the high quality of Smith's contributions. Waite and Smith's deck has become the gold standard for identifying and analyzing contemporary Tarot and other meditation decks based on archetypes. Developments in both visual and literary history and theory have influenced Tarot since its fifteenth-century invention as a game and subsequent adaptations for esotericism, cartomancy, and meditation. This analysis consider Tarot in relation to established modern and postmodern art movements, such as Symbolism, Surrealism, and Pattern and Decoration Art, as well as the concepts and theories informing both the dominance and the dissolution of the modernist "grid" and hierarchical priorities. This work also explores the close connection between Tarot and the invention of the literary novel and includes new material on the representation of Tarot in film and fiction. A new chapter addresses the growing influence of the archetypal "shadow" and "shadow work" on Tarot as an artistic form, narrative genre, and practice in the new millennium.

Spiritual adventurers are burning for truth, hungry for ways to affect and improve their destiny. Tarot can deliver, but most books offer impractical, confusing, irrelevant and regurgitated card interpretations, causing seekers to throw up their hands to say “I just don’t get it!” The good news? No Golden Dawn snooze-fest or Crowley catatonia in the book you’re holding. With raw simplicity and outrageous honesty, author Janet Boyer presents helpful, hilarious and relevant advice that will forever change how you see the cards, and finally equip you to understand, and read, the Tarot. No punches pulled. No sugarcoating. It’s time to be forearmed, forewarned and foresighted. It’s time to get...naked. '...a hard hitting, belly-laugh inducing, no nonsense guide to Tarot.'Jenne Perlstein