Publisher's Synopsis
Sepharial's Book of the Cards is a comprehensive guide to divination using a deck of playing cards. Written by the renowned British astrologer and occultist Sepharial, this book provides detailed instructions on how to use the cards for fortune-telling, including various spreads and interpretations for each card. The book also includes a brief history of playing cards and their connection to divination, as well as Sepharial's own insights and theories on the subject. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, Sepharial's Book of the Cards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of card reading.This book teaches card fortune telling by three masters of the subject, Sepharial, Lenormand and Minetta. You will ever be welcome at any social gathering or party if you can read the cards. This subject can be both studious and entertaining. Contents: the pack, the suits, significators; meaning of the cards, position; shuffle and cut; Lenormand's method, the 36 positions; Etteilla's method; different methods, 7s, 13s, 21, the star, the week, 15, 84s, 24 hours, destiny; Minetta's method, a wish; Sepharial's method, rules for practice.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.