Synthetic and Practical Manual of the Tarot - Eudes Picard, Antiqua Sapientia, C. Bernardo

Synthetic and Practical Manual of the Tarot - Eudes Picard, Antiqua Sapientia, C. Bernardo

Book language: English

Eudes Picard, known especially for his work in astrology, presents in this unique book a system for interpreting the meanings of the Minor Arcana of the tarot cards. The original work was published in 1909 and also included a tarot deck designed by Picard. This is the first English edition of the book .

The study of the Minor Arcana has traditionally not been as thoroughly developed as that of the Major Arcana. However, Picard's approach offers a deeper and more systematic way of understanding their meanings. His theory is based on an astrological perspective, in which the Major Arcana represent causes and the Minor Arcana their effects. In order to understand these causes, they must appear as effects, which we can perceive through our senses and earthly reality.

Picard's system connects the four lands of the tarot cards to the seasons of the year through astrological connections. The cards of the Minor Arcana are related to the cycle of nature, and their numerical progression reflects the development of earthly events. The stages of growth – bud, leaf, flower and fruit – are reflected in the meanings of the cards, which describe the beginning, development, results and consequences of life's events.

"Synthetic and Practical Manual of the Tarot" is an essential work for serious tarot enthusiasts and astrology lovers who wish to deepen their understanding of the interpretations of the Minor Arcana and the diverse connections of tarot cards to the mundane and spiritual worlds.