With 78 illustrated cards and a detailed, illustrated book, this powerful andoriginal set combines the tarot with Celtic lore and runic symbology.

A stunning visual history of tarot Used for self-exploration or divination, tarot has, for more than 500 years, been the most popular and accessible of all esoteric tools, looming large in today’s mainstream culture. Why? Because the cards are inexpensive and easy to carry—a perfect traveling companion and, therefore, an invitation to a journey inward and out. Humans are drawn to playing games and feel driven to find meaning in the chaos of paradoxical signs. The vivid iconography of the “Arcanas” speak to us like no other language, moving us to the core, weaving through each card a universal story, a metaphorical pathway of transformation. This 400-page book presents—for the first time—a close look at 500 years of figurative card decks created or used for fortune telling, divinations, and oracle purposes, and explores, one card at the time, their iconographic roots at the crossroads of the medieval imaginarium, Western esoteric wisdom, folklore, and also contemporary art and pop culture. With hundreds of images drawn from more than 100 decks, rarely published and often forgotten in library archives, this book offers the first visual history of tarot.

In response to the numerous interpretations over the centuries that have clouded the meaning of the tarot, this book synthesizes the best interpretations and demystifies and analyses each card in depth. 80+ photos.

What will the runes spell for your life? Get ready to experience a powerful tool of divination--a reliable and fun system that combines astrology and runes. In this book, popular author Donald Tyson offers his unique approach to chart casting while utilizing these ancient oracle methods. This convenient and effective divination tool allows you to cast charts any time, without having to know birth time or birth place. Explore the history, meaning, and significance behind each of the twenty-four German Futhark runes and discover their raw, elemental power. See how the placement of the runes can be favorable or unfavorable, depending on their positions and how they correspond to elements of astrology. Step by step, you will learn to assemble the tools you need, and how to cast and interpret a chart so you can divine answers to all of your important life questions, predict future events, and gain insight into yourself and your loved ones with amazing accuracy. Simple to use and interpret, Tyson's unique astrology chart, rune dice, and cards are the foundation for one of the most precise forms of divination known. With clear instructions for creating your own rune dice and cards, and helpful advice on giving readings, Runic Astrology invites you to go beyond the stars to achieve deeper, more multi-layered analyses of an astrology chart than ever before.

From "Fehu" to "Dagaz," every letter of the ancient Runic alphabet is charged with mystical meaning and magical associations. 2,000 yeas ago, they solicited the influence of the Norse gods and goddesses. Now you can do the same, by using these 25 beautiful and evocative cards, illustrated by an internationally acclaimed artist. They will become a source of inspiration. To tap into the power, begin by looking into the guide that explains the cards' symbolism and how to interpret their oracular meaning. You'll see how to work with them in simple spreads and learn how they reveal the truth about important matters from the past, issues that concern you know, and questions that will affect your future. Consult the runic cards for pleasure and profit, to gain insight and guidance, and to uncover the divine patterns shaping your life and the lives of those around you.