Tarot of the Four Elements: Tribal Folklore Earth Mythology and Human Magic 78 Cards & 208pp Book

A new tarot based on shamanic imagery that invokes the magic of nature, numbers, and imagination • Works with colorful primal symbols and vivid natural images to explore the soul’s primal roots and its relationship to sacred geometry and nature • Uses tribal memory and symbolism as ways to connect with our own dreamworld, power, and creative potential • By the author of the bestselling Inner Child Cards (more than 100,000 sold) This innovative 78-card tarot deck calls forth a shamanic presence through its evocative imagery of primal symbols and tribal art forms from earth mythology and folklore. The potent journey mapped out in the deck has roots that reach into our ancient ancestry, encouraging us to feel and dream as a means to contact the unconscious forces of life. Through this journey we can develop a conscious understanding of the magic of nature, which allows us to unlock creative potential. Tarot of the Four Elements prepares the soul for a magical exploration of the dream world using images that span cultures, races, and religions, including masks, totems, stars, handprints, and various symbols representing the natural world. Artist Amy Ericksen invites the mind and heart to dance into the images, and with that dance, to find a stillness and depth. Her paintings invoke the magic of nature, imagination, and the human spirit in order to stimulate our own power and creativity.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1 Tribal Art and the Symbols That Shape Our Consciousness 2 The Magic of Numbers, Form, and Color 3 Using the Tarot: Encountering Tribal Wisdom The Essential Self Layout Balancing the Soul Layout Manifesting Dreams and Visions Layout The Four Directions Layout The Major Arcana: Mythical Images 0 The Fool 1 The Magician 2 The Priestess 3 The Empress 4 The Emperor 5 The Priest 6 The Lovers 7 The Chariot 8 Justice 9 The Hermit 10 The Wheel 11 Strength 12 The Shaman 13 Death 14 Temperance 15 The Devil 16 The Tower 17 The Star 18 The Moon 19 The Sun 20 Realization 21 The Universe The Minor Arcana: Everyday Magic The Suit of Fire The Suit of Earth The Suit of Air The Suit of Water Bibliography

About the Author :
Isha Lerner is a professional astrologer, tarot consultant, and flower essence practitioner. She is the author of three book/deck sets, Inner Child Cards, The Power of Flowers, and The Triple Goddess Tarot, as well as the Inner Child Cards Workbook. She lives in Eugene, Oregon. Amy Ericksen is an artist and a member of the Petaluma Art Council and has contributed illustrations to several books, magazines, greeting cards, and posters. She lives in Petaluma, California.

Review :
"The potent journey mapped out in the deck has roots that reach into our ancient ancestral webwork, encouraging us to feel and dream as a means to contact the unconcious forces of life." "The primal language of this deck reaches straight to our inner depths and evokes a response that feels ancient and all-knowing. The images comfort the mind and nurture the heart even as they speak of profound cosmic mysteries. Stripped bare of the arcane and medieval, the Tarot of the Four Elements offers an original approach without compromising the Tarot's inherent archetypal structure--a feat indeed!" ". . . an evocative tarot kit that fulfils Lerner's definition of the oracle as a rich source of mystical tribal knowledge." "This is a set I would recommend to anyone interested in exploring tarot, whether it's your first deck or a very good addition to your collection." "If you are looking to find balance and harmony with the natural world around you, this deck could prove useful as it seems to draw its inspiration from the earth." "What is wonderful about this tarot is that it draws [the images] forth emotionally as well as intellectually. Using the Tarot of the Four Elements almost makes any tarot reading an instinctual act." "This is one of those tarot decks that get better and better, the more you use it. The Tarot of the Four Elements is a deck not to be missed!" “The stimulating and thrilling artwork and insightful text in Tarot of the Four Elements will help every reader bring its ancient energies to life.”