Astrology and the Cards - Hardcover

by E. H. Bailey (Author)

Astrology and the Cards is a comprehensive guide to understanding the connection between astrology and tarot cards. Written by E. H. Bailey, this book explores the relationship between the zodiac signs and the tarot deck, providing insight into how the two systems can be used together to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.The book begins with an introduction to astrology and tarot, providing a brief history of each and explaining how they are used in divination. It then delves into the individual zodiac signs, providing detailed descriptions of each sign's personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and corresponding tarot cards.The second half of the book focuses on using astrology and tarot together in readings. It provides step-by-step instructions for conducting a reading, including how to lay out the cards, interpret their meanings, and incorporate astrological insights into the reading.Astrology and the Cards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astrology, tarot, or divination. It offers a unique perspective on these two systems and provides practical tools for using them together to gain deeper insights into ourselves and the world around us.This manual is to show the astrological and scientific basis of a pack of ordinary playing cards and to help the reader glean some of the inner meanings and symbolism of the cards. Contents include: astrological basis of the cards; significance of the four suits; how to make the card horoscope; influences of the diamonds, hearts, clubs, spades; some general rules for judgment; illustrations of card horoscopes; how to calculate directions; how to forecast the future; an illustration of directions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.