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Marcus Katz - Tarosophy - Tarot to Engage Life, Not Escape It
I have Removed the DRM from the original AZW file and converted it to PDF, HTMLZ, EPUB & MOBI Using Calibre's Software, I was unsatisfied by the PDF's output so i included the other formats which i feel are more enjoyable to Read. I myself cannot say if the book is worth reading as of yet for i just purchased and converted it.
Enjoy!
Amazon Description
Book Description
Publication Date: May 28, 2013
Based upon 30 years of studying, reading and teaching tarot, more than 10,000 face-to-face readings and extensive research in the field, Marcus Katz successfully combines academic rigour with invaluable practical experience and breathtaking originality in Tarosophy: Tarot to Engage Life, Not Escape It.
Suitable for all tarot readers – from absolute beginners to experienced professionals – Tarosophy is written in three sections:
* basic tarot in a new light for the beginning Tarosophist;
* intermediate tarot in a magical light for the enquiring Tarosophist; and
* advanced tarot in a spiritual light for the progressive Tarosophist.
From terminology and technique, to reading and spreads, inner work and trees, Tarosophy encapsulates the wisdom of tarot as a living, divine art and science; a dynamic interface between awareness and appearance, and a system to observe, tie and untie the ‘secret knots’ that bind the world.
With 50 unique exercises, in excess of 50 illustrations, extensive footnotes, and detailed reading lists, there are more new tarot ideas on any given page of Tarosophy than in some entire texts on the subject.
Accessible, sensible and practical, leading tarot teachers, scholars and authors around the world agree that Tarosophy is a major contribution to the tarot tradition.
Amazon Review:
By Theresa Reed
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aperback
This is not your average tarot book. And it certainly is no "Tarot for Dummies".
In fact, I am going to start off by saying that this book took me a lot longer to get through than most tarot books that I own. I'm a fast reader but this one demanded that I slow down and take my time. (The only other tarot books that have affected me that way were Jodorowsky's "The Way of the Tarot" and "Forest of Souls" by Rachel Pollack.)
Tarosophy by Marcus Katz strives to be a complete tarot book that covers exercises from beginner to advanced student with a section in the back for professionals. Packing that much into one book does run the risk of being a "jack of all trades, master of none" but the author manages to put together a pretty good book.
The beginner's section starts out with basic information such as how to choose your deck, preparing to read, an intro to Kabbalah (a simple but effective technique brings this home beautifully), archetypes, spreads and more. Just this section alone would have merited one book in itself but the author manages to get all this information in and make it digestible.
The intermediate and advanced section is where the average tarot reader may feel a bit lost. Here, the author delves into some pretty heavy stuff - from a 7 day ritual, to triads, 3D spreads, meditations, the natal chart, NLP techniques, deeper Kabbalah and more. This is not for lightweights. And some of the techniques presented may not be of interest for every tarot reader either. (For example, I would not be interested in doing a Thoth based ritual - but fans of that deck may be enthusiastic for something of that nature.)
I was impressed with some of the exercises presented in the book. In fact, a few worked very well (Living the Archetypes, generating your own keywords, Inner Guide meditation, merging the cards, and the fun Haiku method!). Tarot readers who are hungry for innovative exercises will love that part.
Many chapters finish with suggested reading lists that may encourage the reader to go even deeper in their tarot studies. The book is rigorously researched with scrupulous footnotes throughout - it's obvious that the author put a lot of effort (and love) into making sure that no stone was left unturned in this book.
I was especially fond of the appendix in the back geared towards tarot professionals - here the author shines brightly with a chapter titled "Half Your Market Think That You Are Evil". The information presented is solid and generously full of practical advice that will be of good use for any tarot pro. There is also a section on Tarot Law but this is written for a United Kingdom audience (the author is British). (If you are looking for legal advice for your country, you will need to consult your own lawyer to be sure you are following the proper legal guidelines.)
A fun but pragmatic "Top Tarot Tweet Tips" finishes off the book with sensible tidbits of wisdom that all readers will appreciate (my favorite: small glass picture pebbles to hold down your cards when reading outdoors!).
Some people may be put off by the overall tone of the book, which leans towards dry and scholarly. Also, if you are looking for a basic book that will give you the meanings of the cards with simple spreads, this is not the book for you. If you are a practical reader with an interest in common sense advice applications of tarot, this book won't be for you either. "Tarosophy" is best suited for the serious tarot student with an esoteric mindset.
Although this book may not be a general tarot guide, it WILL make you a better tarot reader if you are willing to plug away. It's not an easy read but for those who need a tarot challenge, this is the one you've been waiting for.
(And although I enjoyed the book, I am giving it 4 stars because I feel that this book is not for everyone - absolute beginners will be overwhelmed and those who want a simple guide may be disappointed.)
MsSVig
Marcus Katz - Tarosophy - Tarot to Engage Life, Not Escape It
I have Removed the DRM from the original AZW file and converted it to PDF, HTMLZ, EPUB & MOBI Using Calibre's Software, I was unsatisfied by the PDF's output so i included the other formats which i feel are more enjoyable to Read. I myself cannot say if the book is worth reading as of yet for i just purchased and converted it.
Enjoy!
Amazon Desc
Book Desc
Publication Date: May 28, 2013
Based upon 30 years of studying, reading and teaching tarot, more than 10,000 face-to-face readings and extensive research in the field, Marcus Katz successfully combines academic rigour with invaluable practical experience and breathtaking originality in Tarosophy: Tarot to Engage Life, Not Escape It.
Suitable for all tarot readers – from absolute beginners to experienced professionals – Tarosophy is written in three sections:
* basic tarot in a new light for the beginning Tarosophist;
* intermediate tarot in a magical light for the enquiring Tarosophist; and
* advanced tarot in a spiritual light for the progressive Tarosophist.
From terminology and technique, to reading and spreads, inner work and trees, Tarosophy encapsulates the wisdom of tarot as a living, divine art and science; a dynamic interface between awareness and appearance, and a system to observe, tie and untie the ‘secret knots’ that bind the world.
With 50 unique exercises, in excess of 50 illustrations, extensive footnotes, and detailed reading lists, there are more new tarot ideas on any given page of Tarosophy than in some entire texts on the subject.
Accessible, sensible and practical, leading tarot teachers, scholars and authors around the world agree that Tarosophy is a major contribution to the tarot tradition.
Amazon Review:
By Theresa Reed
Format
aperbackThis is not your average tarot book. And it certainly is no "Tarot for Dummies".
In fact, I am going to start off by saying that this book took me a lot longer to get through than most tarot books that I own. I'm a fast reader but this one demanded that I slow down and take my time. (The only other tarot books that have affected me that way were Jodorowsky's "The Way of the Tarot" and "Forest of Souls" by Rachel Pollack.)
Tarosophy by Marcus Katz strives to be a complete tarot book that covers exercises from beginner to advanced student with a section in the back for professionals. Packing that much into one book does run the risk of being a "jack of all trades, master of none" but the author manages to put together a pretty good book.
The beginner's section starts out with basic information such as how to choose your deck, preparing to read, an intro to Kabbalah (a simple but effective technique brings this home beautifully), archetypes, spreads and more. Just this section alone would have merited one book in itself but the author manages to get all this information in and make it digestible.
The intermediate and advanced section is where the average tarot reader may feel a bit lost. Here, the author delves into some pretty heavy stuff - from a 7 day ritual, to triads, 3D spreads, meditations, the natal chart, NLP techniques, deeper Kabbalah and more. This is not for lightweights. And some of the techniques presented may not be of interest for every tarot reader either. (For example, I would not be interested in doing a Thoth based ritual - but fans of that deck may be enthusiastic for something of that nature.)
I was impressed with some of the exercises presented in the book. In fact, a few worked very well (Living the Archetypes, generating your own keywords, Inner Guide meditation, merging the cards, and the fun Haiku method!). Tarot readers who are hungry for innovative exercises will love that part.
Many chapters finish with suggested reading lists that may encourage the reader to go even deeper in their tarot studies. The book is rigorously researched with scrupulous footnotes throughout - it's obvious that the author put a lot of effort (and love) into making sure that no stone was left unturned in this book.
I was especially fond of the appendix in the back geared towards tarot professionals - here the author shines brightly with a chapter titled "Half Your Market Think That You Are Evil". The information presented is solid and generously full of practical advice that will be of good use for any tarot pro. There is also a section on Tarot Law but this is written for a United Kingdom audience (the author is British). (If you are looking for legal advice for your country, you will need to consult your own lawyer to be sure you are following the proper legal guidelines.)
A fun but pragmatic "Top Tarot Tweet Tips" finishes off the book with sensible tidbits of wisdom that all readers will appreciate (my favorite: small glass picture pebbles to hold down your cards when reading outdoors!).
Some people may be put off by the overall tone of the book, which leans towards dry and scholarly. Also, if you are looking for a basic book that will give you the meanings of the cards with simple spreads, this is not the book for you. If you are a practical reader with an interest in common sense advice applications of tarot, this book won't be for you either. "Tarosophy" is best suited for the serious tarot student with an esoteric mindset.
Although this book may not be a general tarot guide, it WILL make you a better tarot reader if you are willing to plug away. It's not an easy read but for those who need a tarot challenge, this is the one you've been waiting for.
(And although I enjoyed the book, I am giving it 4 stars because I feel that this book is not for everyone - absolute beginners will be overwhelmed and those who want a simple guide may be disappointed.)
MsSVig