Publisher's Synopsis
A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination is a comprehensive guide to the art of divination using playing cards. Written by the renowned occultist and scholar Arthur Edward Waite, this book provides readers with a detailed explanation of the symbolism and meaning behind each card, as well as instructions on how to perform various divination spreads. The book covers a range of topics, including the history of cartomancy, the different types of playing cards used in divination, and the various methods of interpretation. Waite also includes a number of sample spreads and readings, allowing readers to practice their skills and gain a deeper understanding of the cards.Throughout the book, Waite emphasizes the importance of intuition and personal interpretation in divination, while also providing a solid foundation in the traditional meanings of each card. This makes A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners of divination.Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of cartomancy and the mysteries of the occult. With its clear and comprehensive approach, it is sure to become a classic in the field of divination.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.
