Publisher's Synopsis
""A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of divination through the use of playing cards. Written by Arthur Edward Waite, a prominent occultist and author of the Rider-Waite tarot deck, this book provides a detailed overview of the history and practice of cartomancy, including the different types of card spreads and their meanings. Waite explores the symbolism and significance of each card in a standard deck of playing cards, as well as the use of numerology and astrology in divination. He also delves into the ethics of cartomancy and the importance of intuition and spiritual guidance in the practice. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of divination or the history of occult practices. It offers practical advice and guidance for beginners, as well as insights and perspectives for more experienced practitioners. With clear and concise language, Waite presents a wealth of information on the fascinating world of cartomancy and its potential for spiritual growth and self-discovery.Contents: Lesser Secret Sciences and the Tradition Therein; Oracle of Human Destiny; Mystic Alphabet of the Magi; Golden Wheel of Fortune; Art of Invoking Spirits in the Crystal; Egyptian Method of Fortune-Telling; English Method of Fortune-Telling by Cards; Universal Oracle; Book of the Secret Word How to Find Lucky Numbers with Dice; To Read a Person's Character by Means of Kabalistic Calculations; Mathematical Fortune-Teller; Judgments Drawn from the Moon's Age; Virtues and Influences of Precious Stones; Unheard of Curiosities; Hours, Virtues and Colors of the Planets; Art of Ruling by the Law of Grace; Fatality of Days and Places; Arts of Divination; Divination by Dreams.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.
