Build a unique, multi-faceted personality profile based on your birth date to help fuel your personal growth through every stage of life. Am I on the right path? That is the question internationally recognized tarot expert Kerry Ward faces daily from thousands of private clients and readers of her popular Cosmopolitan tarot column. In Power, Purpose, Practice, she shows you how to answer it for yourself using a simple system based on an insightful blend of astrology, numerology, and tarot and perfected by 25 years of tarot reading.   Your birth date holds the key to the system. From there, astrology guides you to your ruling planet and your ruling element, while tarot reveals your personality archetype. These three items—planet, element, archetype—represent your power. To discover your purpose, we turn to numerology, which provides a guided map for your life journey via your Life Path number. Finally, Kerry provides a series of meditations and rituals for you to practice in your daily life, to help you amplify your power and direct it toward your purpose.   Are you ruled by the fiery ambition of Mars or the beautiful energy of Venus? Are you an emotional, shape-shifting water sprite or a grounded, healing earth mama? Is your tarot archetype the wise, solitary Hermit or the magical visionary of the Star? Or the gentle hero of Strength? Is your purpose to build new worlds from the ground up, to create and communicate stories, or to seek deeper meaning in service to others? Written in a casual, intimate voice and bursting with bold, inclusive artwork, this spiritual guide helps you understand each of these cosmic connections and more as you explore every facet of your personality and discover your true self.   Are you on the right path? Power, Purpose, Practice will help you find out, so you can find your way.

In our everyday mundane life, stress creates fear, anxiety, and doubt that leaves us depleted yet still desperately searching beyond the corporeal for deeper meaning in our lives. Now the daring seeker on a journey of authenticity, self-discovery, and healing can deep-dive into the unknown with this ancient divination technique of bone-and-curio casting.

This 46-card set of captivating and original watercolor and ink artwork symbols acts as a bridge between the worlds of the seen and unseen, providing you the vital creative tools needed to access personal, hidden truths and shadow work as well as gain access to information and traditional knowledge from the spirit realm.

The accompanying book offers insight and guidance through a short work of fiction for each card, advice for upright as well as reversed cards, and reflection questions. The deck also includes an introduction to the art of casting and its worldwide historical significance, as well as many spreads and occult tables to equip you for reading quickly and effectively.

Find your path to internal illumination and commune with the divine, inside and out.

Creativity. Love. Balance. Courage. Reinvention.

Find your goddess within and tap into your inner strength with this empowering deck of 58 goddesses from beloved artist Ann Shen. The cards feature colorful portraits of female deities from around the world, and the accompanying booklet describes how you can invoke their unique powers in your own life. Let these legendary ladies lead you toward your ultimate destiny.

• Select a goddess based on your needs, pull a card to let fate guide you, or do a full reading to discover what the universe has in store.
• A must-have for the modern mystic and feminist historian alike
• Also makes a great gift for anyone interested in spirituality, personal growth, mythology, or the Tarot

Includes:
• 58 full-color cards, each depicting a goddess
• 80-page booklet with descriptions of the deities and their mystical powers, and instructions on using the cards as a tool for self-discovery

Ann Shen is an illustrator and designer whose bright, whimsical work has been featured in publications around the world. Ann exhibits her iconic art at Renegade, WonderCon, and DesignerCon. Her clients include the New York Times, Huffington Post, Disney, and Facebook, among many others. She is also the author of Bad Girls Throughout History and Legendary Ladies. She lives in Los Angeles.

For a new generation of seekers, a guide to illuminating the present with sparkling new clarity, catching a glimpse of the future -- and having a ball while doing it.

The popularity of books on I Ching, Tarot cards, and casting spells for love or success prove that even in this technological age, there is still a place for a little practical magic. For a generation used to gazing into their computer screens, Urea Silbey opens an enticing window on the possibilities that lie beyond the realities of our everyday lives.

Crystal Ball Gazing describes the different types of balls -- from ordinary glass spheres to those made of rose quartz, amethyst, and even precious stones -- and explains how to select a ball that harmonizes with one's spirit. Easy-to-follow instructions discuss how to read a ball, interpret its symbols, and apply its messages to such practical matters as healing, relaxation, and setting goals for the future.

Tarot Deciphered is an in-depth voyage into the esoteric roots that underlie the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, the Thoth Tarot, and the myriad of decks that share their symbology. This card-by-card analysis reveals detailed insights drawn from the multi-layered traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the magical order that most strongly influenced modern tarot. For each card, you will discover how astrology, mythology, alchemy, the elements, and Qabalah contribute to the card s overall meaning. Authors T. Susan Chang and M. M. Meleen, cohosts of the popular Fortune s Wheelhouse podcast, decipher the symbols and stories of tarot and provide a carefully researched synthesis of ideas designed to help you connect with the wisdom of the cards.

Reading Russian Fortunes examines the huge popularity and cultural impact of fortune-telling among urban and literate Russians from the eighteenth century to the present. Based partly on a study of the numerous editions of little fortune-telling books, especially those devoted to dream interpretation, it documents and analyses the social history of fortune-telling in terms of class and gender, at the same time considering the function of both amateur and professional fortune-telling in a literate modernizing society. Chapters are devoted to professional fortune-tellers and their clients, and to the publishers of the books. An analysis of the relationship between urban fortune-telling and traditional oral culture, where divination played a very significant role, leads on to a discussion of the underlying reasons for the persistence of fortune-telling in modern Russian society.

This book deals with harnessing the ancient powers of the oracle for divination and interpretation, that is shown in over 150 photographs. It is an accessible guide to an ancient Chinese art, offering a more harmonious approach to life, with an awareness and a respect for the influences acting upon us. It provides interpretations of the trigrams, giving spiritual guidance for all kinds of questions and dilemmas. It features over 250 beautiful photographs and specially commissioned illustrations accompany the text, aiding interpretation of the I Ching. In its original form, the I Ching was devised by the ancient shaman of China over 4,000 years ago. Developed by the legendary first emperor of China and then the venerable philosopher Confucius, it evolved into a sophisticated oracle that has bought wisdom and guidance to generations in both the East and the West. The I Ching, or 'Book of Changes', is believed to be a complex reflection of the natural world. Each of the eight fundamental forces of nature - heaven, earth, fire, water, thunder, wind, mountain and lake - are represented by trigrams.These are matched together to make hexagrams, and in a reading the hexagrams that you make as you throw the symbolic coins will give you spiritual guidance to deal with your question or dilemma. This book provides all you need to call upon the wisdom of the Sage, and will help you to intuitively find the right path to follow.

Inspired by one of the oldest and greatest epics known to man, the Mahabharata -- the oldest recorded document in existence -- is reflective of human errors and foibles, a triumph of good over evil. Heighten your awareness with this intriguing, original, first on the subject, 36-card deck and guidebook, which embody archetypes of the attributes of the human psyche born of emotions and feelings that recur periodically. A wide spectrum of emotions, dualities, miracles, philosophies, spirituality, and other elements are displayed. The rich and striking card images display concepts such as space travel, ancient sci-fi, elastic time, astral travel, visitations, and more. Its all here, and the otherworldly connections will spur you to expand your psyche. And you will witness the poetic beauty of ancient traditions as they transform the spiritual teachings presented in this powerful package.

This spectacular deck captures the perceptive powers of the legendary dragon. Dragon Tarot represents the fulfillment of centuries of research into symbolism by mystics from the world over.

Come alive with the power of the crystal skulls! The legend says that 52 skulls of crystal hold the secrets to knowledge and personal evolution. Now that knowledge can be yours as you soak in the energy that the skull on each card gives off, and, by perceiving the messages they transmit to us, you will work with the heart and proceed according to your spiritual evolution. In the accompanying guidebook, you'll learn about each skull's history and the profound wisdom that is now available to you through its guardian. Very practical, it also includes a variety of exercises, meditations, and associations with our chakras, as well as card spreads, and powerful systems to benefit from the therapeutic properties of each skull. The author himself is a guardian of skulls, who lectures and travels the world in search of new skulls to help unearth the lost knowledge of ancient civilisations. Center yourself and be open to new synchronicities as your life is transformed through the energy of the crystal skulls.

Anyone can practice divination. You don't need to be psychic, or believe that a higher power controls the cards. Anyone can learn to predict the future using the methods described in this book. Learn how to choose the methods that works best for you, and ask the right questions so you get accurate answers. Discover the secrets of a wide variety of methods, from Tarot cards and the I Ching to crystal gazing, palmistry, and even reading signs and omens in the world around you
The real value of divination is in planning and prevention. If you like the answers you receive, continue on. If it looks like trouble ahead, adjust your course of action and see how your new plan affects the outcome. In this way you can use divination to fine tune your future and start living the life you've always dreamed of.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Palm Reader? Can they really see the future by looking at your hands? Or do they just make it up? Can they really look deep inside someone and know everything about that person? Kind of gives you the shivers, doesn't it? Reading Between the Lines is a true story about real people, who have decided to change their lives. Their journey begins with the Palm Reader. Not a fortune teller, but a gifted, trustworthy person, who, through her intuition, holds the key to uncover each person's truth. How do I find my Soulmate? Do I have a Guardian Angel? Will I be rich? Will I be happy? What is my Soul Purpose? The answers to these questions (and more) are found within the pages of this book. Reading Between the Lines is your passport into the secret lives of real people, where you will see yourself reflected in the pages as you laugh, cry, and share in this magical journey towards fulfilling your dreams.

Embrace the magic of tarot and perfectly match the cards with mixed drinks in this beautifully illustrated bar book. "Don't take advice from tequila, that's the tarot's job." Tarot & Tequila is a positive and spiritually uplifting guide that includes both basic and humorous tequila-inspired meanings of all 78 tarot cards that both beginners and experienced tarot card readers will relate to. Featuring 40 cocktail recipes-one for each Major Arcana card plus bonus Minor Arcana drinks, too-based on the attributes of the cards themselves, as well as a mystical pairing that explains why professional tarot card reader David Ross chose to pair each card to their respective drink, this magical mixology book can be used as both a guide and a recipe book. Try drinks like: -The High Priestess, an elixir of tequila, lemon juice, thyme, and seltzer -The Chariot, a tequila version of a Moscow Mule, with lemon, beet, and apple juices -The Four of Wands, a positive concoction of rum, homemade fennel liqueur, and more Perfect for fans of drinking, bartending, and tarot alike, this beautifully illustrated book makes both a perfect gift and a must-have addition to any home bar.

A rich and creative deck, a lush tapestry of mythology and dreams. This deck-originally created for readers of The Raven Cycle-helps us use our skills and our intuition as guides for living. Maggie brilliantly plays with the idea of cunning (the raven) and the idea of intuition (the moon) through traditional tarot card meanings and symbolism.

A fascinating tour of the history of numbers showing that numbers have been filled with mystery and meaning since the earliest times and across every society. This book covers the origins of numbers, the symbolism of numbers, the source of this symbolism, and examines individual numbers from one to ten thousand. Schimmel proves to us that from literature to folklore to superstitions, numbers play a conspicuous and significant role in our lives.

Now the secrets of the Tarot are brought to light so that anyone can clearly hear the powerful messages that will resonate with one's soul through the Clarity Tarot. We all have unique challenges in this 21st century, and, with this deck, you have a way to navigate those complexities for yourself as well as for friends and family. Each of the 78 cards has correspondences for "yes" and "no" as well as keywords for Love and Money, some of the most-asked questions in cartomancy. You will not only know what the cards are trying to tell you, but how to say it in a way that is completely unbiased, centred, and supportive for oneself or for someone who may be needing direction. You can also learn mediumship using this deck, if desired, in order to communicate with those beyond the veil. It is a deck that celebrates all cultures with its rich images, to reflect the diverse world we live in today.

Sacred Nature Oracle is a stunning photographic deck that allows you to awaken to a place of sacred sanctuary and become one with nature, opening yourself to the powerful healing energy of traditional plant wisdom. Awaken to a place of sacred sanctuary and become one with nature, opening yourself to the powerful healing energy of traditional plant wisdom. Nurture your body, mind, and soul through a lavishly photographed oracle deck to help you discover how medicinal plants can provide deep guidance, inspiration, and wellness. Sacred Nature Oracle represents sixty-two plants commonly found in the Pacific Northwest and Mexico and is perfect for oracle card novices as well as seasoned botanical aficionados and everyone in between. Enter into a world of natural magic, embrace the beauty that surrounds you, and experience these incredible plants through new eyes. Each oracle card displays an elegant, sepia-toned photograph of a different plant spirit or messenger, modeled by men, women, and children communing with a different plant, which can guide users to calm themselves and find healing within. Sacred Nature reminds us that humans are interconnected with nature, with life all around us, and if we choose to listen and be open to it, we can receive valuable healing wisdom from our Mother Earth.

In The Mediumship Training Deck, bestselling authors John Holland and Lauren Rainbow impart their knowledge, techniques and lessons they have used for themselves and have taught in mediumship-development workshops. By training with these cards, you will enhance and strengthen your mediumship abilities and establish a stronger link between this world and the Spirit Realm. Some of the areas these cards will help you develop and enhance include auras, spiritual energy centres, mind focus, meditation, imagery and imagination, and more. This extraordinary and educational card deck is the first of its kind and benefits everyone from the beginner student of mediumship to the advanced.

Learn how to work with the mystical and time-honoured art of the Tarot and interpret the mysterious imagery of the cards. The Tarot is one of the most popular fortune-telling methods in the world. It can give information, clarity and guidance on all aspects of a person's life, including relationships, career, finances, travels and health. In this book, Tarot expert Kim Arnold teaches readers how to read the hidden symbolism in Tarot cards and receive answers to their most pressing life questions. Ideal for those with a passion for divination, this book will teach you: - the meaning of each of the cards in the classic Rider Waite deck - the different ways of working with the cards to receive either quick or in-depth answers to a question - how to link the meaning of cards together and make intuitive interpretations during a reading - how to apply your knowledge to other decks and choose the right deck for you - how to give accurate readings to others This title was previously published under the title Tarot (Hay House Basics series).