{"title":"Helen Farley","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003eHelen Farley\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author who delves into the mystique of tarot with intellectual rigour and cultural sensitivity. Known for her significant contribution, \u003cem\u003eA Cultural History of Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e, Farley offers readers an enlightening journey through the ages, exploring how tarot cards have evolved from mediaeval times to modern-day symbols of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile often grouped within the \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/strong\u003e category, her works transcend traditional boundaries by providing a comprehensive historical narrative combined with psychological insights. Farley’s books are perfect for anyone curious about the historical and cultural contexts of tarot, as well as for those looking to enrich their personal development journey through a deeper understanding of these enigmatic cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned tarot enthusiast or a newcomer keen to learn more about its profound influence on culture and personal growth, Helen Farley's writings provide a perfect blend of education and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-cultural-history-of-tarot-by-helen-farley-9781788314916","title":"A Cultural History of Tarot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enigmatic and richly illustrative tarot deck reveals a host of strange and iconic images, such as The Tower, The Wheel of Fortune, The Hanged Man, and The Fool. Over these loom the terrifying figures of Death and The Devil. The 21 numbered playing cards of tarot have always exerted a strong fascination, far beyond their original purpose, and the multiple resonances of the deck are ubiquitous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom T S Eliot and his 'wicked pack of cards' in \u003cem\u003eThe Waste Land\u003c\/em\u003e to the psychic divination of Solitaire in Ian Fleming's \u003cem\u003eLive and Let Die\u003c\/em\u003e, and from the satanic novels of Dennis Wheatley to the deck's adoption by New Age practitioners, the cards have in modern times become inseparably connected to the occult. They are now viewed as arguably the foremost medium of prophesying and foretelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, as the author shows, originally the tarot were used as recreational playing cards by the Italian nobility in the Renaissance. It was only much later, in the 18th and 19th centuries, that the deck became associated with esotericism before evolving finally into a diagnostic tool for mind, body, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Cultural History of Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to explore the remarkably varied ways in which tarot has influenced culture. Tracing the changing patterns of the deck's use, from game to mysterious oracular device, Helen Farley examines tarot's emergence in 15th century Milan and discusses its later associations with astrology, kabbalah, and the Age of Aquarius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867888242924,"sku":"9781788314916","price":76.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19678203482824.jpg?v=1759747407"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/helen-farley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}