Author: Books That Inspire

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Universal Tarot

Drawn according to the instructions of the famous occultist Arthur E. Waite, artist Roberto De Angelis provides the student of Tarot with a useful working deck, appropriate for divination and study. Containing all the elements of traditional Tarot arranged in new and interesting compositions, this deck is perfect for the serious apprentice as well as the seasoned reader. Readers will recognize familiar scenes while being delighted by De Angelis’ uncluttered adaptations and sophisticated use of color.

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Steampunk Tarot: Wisdom from the Gods of the Machine

Imagine a time when vast helium-fueled airships took the place of aircraft, and where the hunger for adventure and exploration took the human race into stranger places than we ever imagined. The Steampunk Tarot imagines this in an alternate-reality tarot where The Technomage is king and the Punk Diva is queen.

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a construction of technology, machines, retro-art and culture, full of fantastic visions in a time and place that realizes an alternate world to our own. The world of steampunk combines Victoriana, the Gothic, and early invention with a huge dash of imagination and a tremendous sense of style. The Steampunk Tarot is a world apart: a nexus of opulence, innovation and alternate world-views that is reflected in 78 scenes. More utopian than dystopian, it breeds its own thrilling archetypes. The 22 major arcana cards are the actors at the heart of the machine, the deos macninae or “the gods of the machine.” Here their primal impulses beat out the determining rhythm that courses through every artery of the Imperium. Each of the actors in the steampunk mysteries are like performers on the stage, their archetypes spot-lit. Acting as mediators of the Gods of the Machine are the 16 court cards who are the Legates of the Omniverse, or ambassadorial representatives of the Four Leagues, comprising all the skills that maintain the Imperium: they are the movers and shakers—the Commander, Lady, Navigator, and Messenger, or King, Queen, Knight and Page. They oversee the other 40 cards of the minor arcana, who are the elemental worlds of Airships, Engines, Submersibles and Gears, or Swords, Wands, Cups and Coins.

There are still things to discover and uncover in the Steampunk Imperium. Many new methods of spreading and playing with tarot cards are included, as well as methods of life-navigation by the use of skillful questions. The Steampunk Tarot is an adventurous tarot for the discerning diviner, to be appreciated both by tarot-users and steampunk fans the world over.

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Gentle Wisdom of the Faerie Realm

Visionary artist Sasha St John charms and inspires her audience with her sensitive watercolors. For the first time ever, 60 of her watercolor images of fairies are gathered together in the new inspiration deck Gentle Wisdom of the Faerie Realms. This wonderfully luminescent deck comes boxed complete with a full color 72 page guide booklet. The booklet shows each card in color along with a message written by the artist to provide a basis for reflection, contemplation, or inspiration.

Allow the beauty and wisdom of the faerie realms to influence your life. This wonderful bridge between the Faerie Realm and ours will delight and inspire people of all ages, from children to adults, with peaceful images and thoughtful reminders to honor our own gentle wisdom every day.

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The Wisdom of Mary Magdalene: Turn Mary’s Divine Teachings Into Inspiring Guidance For Your Life Today

This card deck features 36 colored art cards, plus a 130 page booklet, depicting the life and wisdom of Mary Magdalene, from the Gospel of Mary and other recently discovered ancient Gospels. Each card has different art and contains a saying attributed to Mary Magdalene. The accompanying booklet suggests a few card layouts and also gives a translation for each saying and card. The booklet also offers a commentary on that particular topic…a bridge, one might say, from the loving words of Mary to her guidance in our contemporary time. The writings contain examples of how we might gain insight on each of the topics and further incorporate specific lessons that can be used to reach even further into our heads and hearts. The paintings were originally done in oils on 16 x 20 canvas. The illustrator, Susun Lovit, and Sharon created a very unusual style of working together to complete the project. Susun can be contacted in Sedona, AZ.

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The Amy Brown Faery Wisdom Deck with Instruction Booklet

This set contains 64 Full-Color Cards and a 136-Page B/W Instruction Booklet. The Amy Brown Faery Wisdom Cards may be used as a bridge toward the elemental world. Their images and descriptions can help determine ways you can improve your existence upon this planet. Using these cards correctly, you may ask for help from the elemental guides whenever you need it. Clear your mind completely and ask those who have your best interests at heart to assist you in choosing the perfect path for you.

Product Features

  • 64 full-color 3.5 x 7 cards featuring art by Amy Brown
  • 136 page hardcover 5 x 7 b/w instruction book
  • Hardcover 7 x 9 x 1.5 storage case
  • Fully Licensed Out of Print Set
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Higher Intuitions Oracle (with cards)

Your angels and your guides frequently give signs and symbols in order to help you along your paths of enlightenment and good. Animals are around all of us each day either as the living, breathing types or through pictures and songs. Spirit invites you to perceive that animals have an energy you can use to find your true passageway through these 44 stunning Higher Intuition cards. Once there, the messages they send help you create your best life. Complications and annoyances can sometimes obscure the clarity of the big picture; however, through the cards you will learn to see and gain “higher intuition.” The accompanying book includes detailed, positive messages and art that provide you with helpful ideas and divination spreads. With simplistic beauty and a touch of whimsy, Higher Intuitions Oracle helps to clear the cobwebs of indecision in order to take the necessary steps forward.

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The Celtic Wisdom Tarot with Cards

• An original tarot based on Celtic spiritual traditions 

• Written by the bestselling author of The Celtic Book of Days

• Draws upon the ancient oracle traditions of the Celtic druids to create striking visual images 

 
• Major and minor arcana cards reflect the druids’ belief in the immortal soul 
and the values that infused daily Celtic life 

• Honors ancient Celtic tradition in a way that will provide inspiration and direction for modern seekers 

Divination was an honored art among the Celts, who believed that spirit was present in all things. Caitlin Matthews’s The Celtic Wisdom Tarot draws upon the ancient oral traditions of the Celtic druids to create striking visual images that profoundly reflect the druids’ deep-rooted belief in the interconnectedness of all things. Immortality of the soul was a tenet of druidic belief and the 22 cards of the major arcana follow the sacred triple spiral of the soul’s path through many lifetimes. These cards mirror the mysterious thresholds of the Celtic otherworld where all life is subject to powerful transformations. The minor arcana, on the other hand, is redesigned to depict the rich spiritual values that infused the daily life of the Celts. Battle skills, art, and knowledge–the chief hubs of Celtic life–replace the standard pentacles, wands, cups, and swords. Together the wisdom cards of the major arcana and the folklore-based cards of the minor arcana create a meaningful fusion of deep spiritual truths and the lessons of daily life. 

The Celtic Wisdom Tarot provides a portable oracle to help clarify confusing situations and empower readers to take advantage of lifeis opportunities. It honors the ancient traditions of the Celtic peoples in such a way that their truths can still be a rich source of inspiration and direction for modern seekers.Â