Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness (a New Edition of the Tarot Classic)

Loved the book..its amazing for beginners.

The book is wonderful and I highly recommend it. However, the seller sent me a used book when I paid for a New one. The spine is creased, a page was folded down, there is some dirt inside the front cover and on the first page, and worst of all there was a long black hair stuck between the pages. No one in my home has long black hair btw.... So that was pretty gross. I should've returned it but truth be told I was impatient to start reading it. It is a great book, whether you are a new or experienced tarot reader.

I love the book, but please don’t buy from this seller. The copy I is received is damaged in the spine, and the last few pages crumpled. I like my books in good condition, so this is unfortunate.

Just recieved the book and read the first chapter. Easy read and informative. Will update once I finish reading the book. I took 2 stars from the rating because the book came torn . Since I cherish my books a lot, recieving a torn book doesn't make me happy.

Really enjoying reading the book with its analysis of each card. Very insightful. It’s helping me understand each card better. The book is also helping me in getting each card of the tarot deck closer to understanding the cycles of my own life.

Pollack has a refreshing voice which is at once scholarly and pedestrian. Her writing is easy to follow, well laid out, and comprehensive. She goes into much detail regarding symbolism, history, and interpretation—yet somehow manages to keep every bit of the content completely relevant and useful. (I also really enjoy The Ultimate Guide To Tarot Card Meanings by Brigit Esselmont. However, Esselmont‘s descriptions tend to have this heavy filter of “positivity”, which I find really distorting at times. Her philosophy is a personal one, and that’s fine; but it’s nowhere near as well researched or earnestly delivered as Pollack’s book.) I was continually confronted with this book since the start of my tarot journey several years ago. My gut didn’t tell me to buy it until a couple months ago, and for great reason (in retrospect). While at first I was upset I hadn’t bought it sooner, I now concede that having a well-established understanding of tarot and the mystery schools made my reading experience much more impactful. However, I do feel a neophyte will get a lot out of it. And honestly, it’s a must-have for anyone who is serious about tarot... make the investment. The binding is nice on the paperback edition; I can bend the spine to my liking with no damage or bad creasing. My only complaint is to the publisher for such TERRIBLE editing. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors abound. While I tend to be picky about that sort of thing in general, I still feel the next edition needs a serious editor... this is a gem and should be preserved in its best light. However, to the buyer: DO NOT let that keep you from purchasing!

By far the best book about tarot! It gives a very deep look into each card but more important a connection between them AND our daily life. It helps understanding the tarot by comparing it to the psychological development we all go through. Not just a book with 30 key points per card to memorize!

The best book on the Tarot cards. It is not necessary to use the cards as oracle. It is possible to use the cards for the purpose of meditation, to gain self-knowledge and wisdom. In as much as the cards represent all aspects of our life it is also possible to draw (say) five cards at random and create a story. Fun.

It is a good read for all who are interested in tarot reading. The explainable by Author gives another insight on the cards. Good buy!

Brilliant, insightful and practical, helped me gain confidence in my own intuition. An essential read for anyone wanting to truly understand tarot.