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Medieval Enchantment -
The Nigel Jackson Tarot
review by Bonnie Cehovet, TM
author: Nigel Jackson
illustrator: Nigel Jackson
Llewellyn Worldwide
2000, 2004
ISBN #0-7387-0581-0
suits: Staves (Wands), Cups, Swords, Coins (Pentacles)
court cards: King, Queen, Knight, Page
Major Arcana: Juggler (Magician), Popess (High Priestess), Fortitude (Strength), The Pope (The Hierophant),
Elemental Associations: Swords=Fire, Staves=Air
The cover of the box that this deck, with its accompanying 143 page book, come in aptly tells the story of what is inside. The midnight blue background and white stars lend a feeling of softness, perhaps even "other worldliness" to the atmosphere, while the depiction of the Ace of Cups shows the depth of esoteric imagery involved. Nigel Jackson is an extraordinary artist, as well as historian ( a la the late Brian WIlliams).
The Nigel Jackson Tarot reflects artwork done in the medieval/Renaissance mode through the use of black ink drawings that are colored in with soft, pastel watercolors. Greens, purples and blues predominate, with some of the sky's reflect a brighter orange/red coloring. The quality of the work in uniform throughout this deck, with esoteric symbolism blending into the illustrations, rather than calling undue attention to itself.
The 143 page, 3 1/2" by 5 1/2" book that accompanies the deck is somewhere between a standard LWB (Little White Book) and an expanded book. The book and deck, along with a black organdy bag, fit nicely into their storage box, which opens the long way (and is currently my favorite type of box for the deck/book kits). Jackson does a credible job of developing the history of Tarot from the 15th century on, hitting on the high points of Court de Gebelin's theories to pre-Christian Celtic origins and the woodcuts of the 18th and 19th centuries.
From here Jackson goes into the background of Tarot symbolism and origins. He makes these times sound so wonderful that it makes one yearn to be part of them! Jackson posits that Tarot as we recognize it today is based on the "so called" Venetian-Piedmontese Tarocchi, as well as influences from Gnosticism and Hermeticism.
In this vein, Jackson places great import on numerology as influencing the Major Arcana, vis a vie the Pythagorean theory. There is a more than adequate discussion along these lines, leading into a description/explanation of the ancient Pythagorean Tetraktys symbol that Jackson calls the "Key to the Tarot". For those interested in numerology, there is a section on the Pythagorean Dekad, representing the first ten cards of the Major Arcana. Cards XI through XX (Fool = 0/22) represent the doubling of the Dekad, the cosmic cycles of outgoing evolution and ingoing return represented by the Lemnescate sign of infinity. Part of this section includes the magical meanings of the Major Arcana. From the book:
"0 - The Fool
The Fool is the unnumbered card of the Greater Trumps and can be equally well placed at the beginning or the end, as it represents Zero, the Divine Void, the radiant Emptiness at the heart of Reality. The Fool walking along a high precipice in the early morning brilliance with his cat at his heels, bearing a staff twined about with the vine and grapes of ecstasy and an air filled bladder on a stick can be interpreted as the youthful Dionysus-Zagreus with his panther and thyrsus-wand, as "Green George" the mediaeval Woodwoose or Wildman (representing unfallen, innocent humanity in ecclesiastical symbolism) and even as the mysterious "Green Wanderer" of Arab lore, Al Khidir, whose mythos seeped into Europe after the Crusades. He is the Pure Spirit in the "Age of Gold," the transcendent paradaisal Aeon of Saturnas, which is the abundance of Divine Mind, the boundless Pleroma of the Gnostics. As Pure Spirit, the Fool is poised prior to his "fall" into the realm of experience. The Fool symbolizes the invisible, limitless, divine "breath" (Pneuma), the "Human of Spirit" (Pneumatikos), and corresponds with the "Air of the Wise".
Jackson presents the sequence of the Major Arcana as the unfolding of the Gnostic myth of the journey of the Spirit from innocence through evolving states of consciousness (traditionally referred to as the Fool's Journey). The accompanying book presents a black and white scan for each card, along with upright and reversed meanings. From the book (and also acting as a comparison to the magical meaning above):
"0 - The Fool
The inexplicable factor; the spiritual wanderer and seeker of experience; anarchic freedom from conventional standards; enthusiasm; intoxication and "divine madness"; numinous wisdom and genius which is a "law unto itself"; the incalculable, transcendent element that challenges "conventional wisdom" and eludes worldly strictures; childlike spontaneity; ecstasy.
(Reversed: Stupidity; folly; unwise behavior; lack of self-restraint; irresponsible excess.)
At the end of the book, Jackson presents five spreads: the five card Key of Hermes spread, the ten card Pythagorean Method (which I have seen presented elsewhere as the Tetrakytes Spread), the eleven card Method of the Seventh Card, the twelve card Royal Road spread, and the twelve card Eastern Cross spread. These are relatively in-depth spreads, which need to be done in a very exacting manner. The book can be set aside here, and these gorgeous cards used with any spread (but please do remember the elemental assignment - Swords = Fire, Staves=Air.
The cards themselves are rather large - 3 1/4" by 5 1/4", making shuffling difficult for smaller hands (but never impossible!). They are on high quality, glossy cardstock, that will hold up well with continued usage. The backs have a blue border with white stars, surrounding a blue and white "wave" pattern with a circle in the middle of it, containing a central Lemnescate. The faces contain 1/4" white borders surrounding the illustration. For the Major Arcana, the number and title are across the bottom of the card. For the Pips, the number and suit are across the bottom of the card, and for the court cards, the title and suit are across the bottom of the deck.
Jackson brings together, with a great deal of authority, symbolism from medieval cultures combined with a hefty dose of Pythagorean numerology. This is both a simple and a complex deck - it follows traditional lines, so can be used by any level of reader, yet the symbolism, which is there if one looks, adds incredible depth to the interpretation. Also in the back of the book are sections on card combinations and exercises dealing with magical meditation.
I was impressed with all of the cards in this deck - but I only get to talk about a few. One of the most interesting is the Popess (High Priestess). In the background, we see a well done combination of quarter and full moon. The Popess is seated, wearing a blue gown with a lavender cape. Behind here are green curtains (veils), with a red curtain (veil) showing behind her head. She is shown wearing a triple crown, and holding a book (of knowledge) in her lap, with a pheasant at her feet.
Death is an incredible cool card - a dancing skeleton, shown drumming a red drum, with a red sky as background. Oh, yes - he is in a cemetery, dancing beside an open grave, with his scythe and a crown at his feet.
The Ace of Swords is representative of all Aces - a hand coming out of the clouds, holding an upward turned sword with its Latin title swirling around it and a crown at its tip. (Notice the triangle also - I love the way the esoteric symbols are so much a part of the picture that you have to look for them!)
The Queen of Cups shown a female, seated, wearing a red dress with a white collar, a blue head covering, and holding an upright cup in her hand. Behind her we see a green screen, with three seashells adorning it. In the background of the picture we see green grass and waterfalls.
The Three of Staves is another interesting illustration because of its complexity. At a glance, we see a masted ship at sea, with three stave above it, wound around with a white banner. Look closely, and you will also see three fish swimming in the water, three white masts on the ship and three yellow banners streaming from them.
The Nigel Jackson Tarot is a deck that can be used by any level of student, for multiple purposes. For beginning students, I highly recommend using other sources to help define the cards, coming back to the book with an eye to more advanced studies.
Tarot of the Dead
review by Bonnie Cehovet, TM
author: Monica Knighton
Llewellyn Worldwide
2004
ISBN #0-7387-0427-X
suits: Pens (Wands), Cups (Coffins), Pistols (Swords), Reels (Pentacles)
court cards: King, Queen, Knight, Page
Major Arcana: Traditional
Tarot of the Dead takes a rather unique look at death - through the eyes of the Mexican celebration of the "Day of the Dead", or "Dio de los Muertos". This is a day for honoring family and friends who have passed on. It is a time for remembrance, as well as a time for placing flowers in cemeteries and homes as a sign of respect. Offerings of food, clothing and other things that the person enjoyed in life are placed on tables as a gift to the departed ones. According to the LWB (Little White Book) that comes with this deck, it is also thought that the veil between the worlds is lifted at this time, and that the dead can return to reconnect with family and friends (very similar to how some people view All Hallows Eve/Halloween).
Strange to say about a deck that touts death - but this is an interesting, even amusing work - more than a collectors deck, it is a deck that can be used in many ways - for meditation, ritual and/or ceremony, as well as for readings. The artwork is line drawing, filled in with pastel colors (not the deep, somber black and white one might expect from a deck dealing with death).
The backs of the cards show a background in a multi-colored diamond pattern, with two skulls, done in white, set end to end, so that it cannot be determined if the card is reversed or not. Two single roses are set between the skulls - pointing to the upper right hand and lower left hand corners. There is a 1/4" white border around the edge of the card.
The face of the card shows the same 1/4" white border. The Major Arcana show the number of the card, as well as the name (in both English and Spanish) at the bottom. The number is also placed within the card at the top, and the title is placed within the card at the bottom. The background for the suits is color coded: green for Coffins, yellow for Reels, beige for Pistols and blue for Pens. Pips show the number in the upper left hand corner within the card, as well as the number and suit across the bottom of the card (in both English and Spanish). The Pips are not illustrated, except with the suit symbols, and they are reversible - with the upright version showing one view, and the reversed version showing a different view. (This can be amusing - especially with the) The court cards show the initial for the card title in the upper left hand corner within the card (i.e. "Q" for Queen), and the title and suit at the bottom of the card (in both English and Spanish). The one problem that I had with the court cards is t hat the letter in the upper left hand corner for the Knight was not clear.
The LWB, as with the cards, is presented in both English and Spanish - not run back to back, but by flipping the LWB over! Upright and inverted meanings are presented for all cards. From the booklet:
9 The Hermit
...Lights his ow
n way in his quest for knowledge. Introspection. Insight. True spirituality as its own reward. Renewing retreat.
Inverted: Isolation. Misanthropy. Elitism.
Ace of Coffins
Prevalence of emotions and instinctual feelings. Empathy. Kindness. Dreams.
Inverted: No inverse meaning.
10 of Reels
Home. Security. Material comfort. Strong family bonds.
Inverted: Boredom. Desire for adventure and excitement.
The Fool on his quest is quite an interesting card - both man and dog are seen as skeletons, while the Fool's "wallet" has been turned into a backpack.
The Emperor is a man after my own heart - seated in front of his computer, looking up at the clock on the wall as he speaks on his phone.
The Hanged Man carries a true sense of irony - instead of his hands being behind his back, he is using them to hold his head in place (no vertebrae are seen between the skull and the spine)!
The Ace of Pens is certainly determined to put its passionate visions to paper - in a very fiery fashion!
The Ten of Coffins is interesting in that it carries a problem for me - I have a hard time dealing with decks that are not illustrated. I can read with them, but I am drawing from my own memory banks, and not from the symbolism (or lack t hereof) in the card.
There are a couple of additional cards that I found interesting: the Death card itself and the King of Coffins. The Death card is numbered, but not named. It is also t he only card in the deck that does not portray the figure as a skeleton: for Death we see a pregnant woman seated, wearing a long blue gown and blue shoes. Knighton sees Death as natural change, and the beginning of self-awareness, so perhaps this is the reason for the pregnant state. The King of Coffins is haunting (and humorous) in its message: the upright version shows a male skeleton in suit and tie, with drink in hand, while the reversed version shows a male skeleton, wearing a hat, white shirt and suspenders and playing what appears to be a banjo. Quite appropriate for the two sides of this King!
There are two additional cards that come with this deck - one in English, and one in Spanish. They act as aids in working with the Pyramid spread - one side of each card showing the layout of the spread, with the other side showing the position definitions. Symbols from two of the suits are placed on each side of the card.
At the end of the LWB two spreads are presented: a Pyramid spread and the traditional Celtic Cross spread. My one problem is that the pyramid ends up looking more like a tree, as the first card, representing the current state of the Seeker, is placed alone of the bottom row.
This is a lighthearted deck, one that is fun to work with, yet still has a story to tell. I enjoy it, and I think that you will too.
Tarot and Individuation -
A Jungian Study of Correspondences
with Cabala, Alchemy and the Chakras
review by Bonnie Cehovet
author: Dr. Irene Gad
Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
distributed by Red Wheel/Weiser
2004
ISBN #0-89254-110-5
I had the good fortune to see discussions of the 1994 version of this book (published by Weiser Books) on various Tarot e-lists, so I had some idea of the breadth and depth of Dr. Gad's work. Which means that I did come to this book with high expectations (and a little unsure of whether I would be able to appreciate the wisdom that it contained). My expectations were met and surpassed many fold - due in large part to writing so clear and concise that someone like me, with a minimal to moderate background in Cabala and the Tree of Life, could walk away with a firm understanding of what had just been said.
The Major Arcana of the Tarot are often referred to as representing The Fool's Journey (or alternately, The Hero's Journey). They represent the element of Spirit in the Tarot, and speak to the path that the Seeker follows in seeking a deeper connection with the Divine. In Jungian terms, the Major Arcana of the Tarot have to do with individuation - the process of bringing the conscious and unconscious selves into harmony. In her foreword, Verena Kast speaks of the symbols presented in the Major Arcana of the Tarot - of their archetypal nature (i.e. as coming from a universal, or collective unconsciousness), and the inner connection between the cards.
The foreword also speaks to the backbone of this book - the process of amplification, or placing a symbol in a wider context for interpretation, a process that was developed by Carl Jung for the interpretation of collective symbols. In this case, Dr. Gad amplifies the symbols of the Major Arcana by corresponding them with the Cabala, Alchemy and the Chakras.
It was very much an "Aha!" experience that led Dr. Gad to the major addition to this edition of her work. In the first edition of this book, Dr. Gad corresponded the Tarot Trumps to the Cabala and the Tree of Life, positing that the first ten Major Arcana trumps represented the Cabalistic Path of Lightening (Lightening Flash), or the descent of Spirit into matter. The remaining twelve cards were corresponded to the Serpent of Wisdom. A reader wrote to ask if the Serpent of Wisdom could be correlated with the Kundalini serpent. The chase was on, and in Carl Jung's four lectures on "Psychological Commentary on Kundalini Yoga" Dr. Gad found an important argument in favor of her intuitive interpretation of the Major Arcana Trumps XI - XX. This led to Part III on Tarot and Kundalini (Part I being The Lightening Flash (Tarot and Cabala); Part II being The Path of the Serpent (Tarot and Alchemy).
Other additions to the 2004 revision of Tarot and Individuation include a new spread in the Divination Appendix, taken from Rosemary Guiley and Robert M. Place's The Alchemical Tarot. Dr. Gad calls this spread "The Transcendent Function Spread", and presents it as a tool for looking into the underlying aspects of relationships and conflict. Relationship - personal, familiar and business - being an area that, like it or not, comes up in many Tarot readings, this spread gifts the reader with a wonderful tool for helping their clients - or themselves! The existing section on Alchemy and the Tarot also underwent growth, due to another "Aha!" experience - one regarding prima materia (the beginning of the work) being identical to the philosophers stone (the end result of the work).
Part I (The Lightening Flash) does a thorough job of discussing the Tree of Life, the four worlds, and the triads involved. Each of the first ten Tarot Trumps is presented in depth (from the perspective of individuation, rather than that of divination). Included are the corresponding Hebrew letter, as well as themes, associations and correspondences, which include: an ideogram for each card, the Cabalistic and Alchemical amplifications, Psychological and Jungian interpretations.
Part II (The Path of the Serpent) gives us an in depth look at Tarot and Alchemy. Dr. Gad presents enough background on Alchemy to make it both interesting (which is invariably is anyway!) and understandable. The four elements (Fire, Water, Air and Earth) are tossed into a mix including Sulfur, Mercury and Salt, the twelve numbers (1-12), and the seven metals (Gold, Silver, Quicksilver, Copper, Iron, Tin and Lead). The Tarot Trumps XI-XXI and Trump 0 (The Fool) are presented in the same manner as were Trumps I-X: the corresponding Hebrew letter, an ideogram, Cabalistic and Alchemical amplifications, Psychological and Jungian interpretations.
Part III (The Path of the Serpent and Kundalini) is an extraordinary presentation. Here we see Jung's thoughts on the chakra's and Kundalini energy. Words cannot begin to express what one single, simple graphic conveys: in your mind, superimpose the Serpent of Kundalini rising over a graphic of the Lightening Flash on the Tree of Life. Thought provoking and definitely awe inspiring!
Appendixes are included for Astrological correspondences to the Tarot Trumps, and an in depth section on Tarot and divination, where Dr. Gad presents a comprehensive array of Tarot spreads (from single card spreads to spreads including all of the Major Arcana.
Aside from being one of the best Tarot resources I have ever seen, Tarot and Individuation is easy (and fun!) to read. There are numerous charts and graphics, and intriguing scans from old alchemical texts that show some of the comparisons between alchemical imagery and the imagery contained in traditional Tarot decks. If you are at all interested in Tarot and individuation, this book needs to be in your library.
Tarot Shadow Work -
Using The Dark Symbols To Heal
review by Bonnie Cehovet, TM
author: Christine Jette
Llewellyn Worldwide
2001
ISBN #1-56718-408-1
Even if one had no clue what shadow work was, the entrancing cover of this book would certainly draw attention. It embodies a combined sense of mystery, elegance and ancient knowing. It makes me feel protected and supported, and is comforting simply to sit and look at. The work within this book is of the same high quality - supportive, well researched, and well written. This is a professional offering in all respects, addressing a subject that concerns all of us. Within these pages is a journey that we will all take, each of us in our own ways, using whatever resources we have at hand.
Jette begins by defining "shadow" as our unresolved inner conflicts and unexpressed emotions. They are represented by universal archetypes, and can be seen as parts of ourselves that have been lost (usually through some form of repression). What this book really brought out for me is that while shadows can represent our fears, they can also represent talents and abilities that were either discouraged or not acknowledged.
Working with the archetypes of the Tarot is an excellent venue for doing person work, whether the nature of the work is spiritual growth or personal growth. The Tarot is a tool that is easily accessible by all who choose to work with it. As Jette points out, each of the archetypes has two points of focus - the upright interpretation, which in general shows light side, the forces that are working in our favor; and the reversed, or inverted interpretation, which deals with the dark side of the archetype, where the energies are expressed in a blocked, or unacknowledged or fashion.
Shadow work is the energy that we put into uncovering and understanding our personal shadows. For us to come to terms with our shadows, they need to be acknowledged and integrated into our psyche. What we decide to do is our personal choice. We can ignore our shadow selves, in which case our lives will continue to be out of harmony, and generally filled with anxiety and fear. Or we can choose to explore our shadow selves, come to understand and accept them, knowing that whether we like it or not, they are a part of us.
When we choose to address our shadow selves, we begin to heal. We bring back to us those lost parts that are holding back our lives, that personify our fears and anxieties. Tarot Shadow Work grew out of Jette's own work with her personal shadows. In sharing some of the shadows that she had to work through she lets the reader know that they are not alone - that everyone walks the path of shadows if they choose to lead a full and empowered life.
The emphasis here is on shadow work as a journey of discovery, not shadow work as a destination in itself. Jette warns that this is a long journey - a journey that perhaps covers a lifetime. She recommends reading the book all the way through, and then going back and beginning the exercises. The work in this book - whether Tarot based or other (meditations, visualizations and affirmations) - is meant to be done in sequence. There is also a word of caution about proceeding with the work if you feel that you are not able to handle it on your own. This is a wise caution - we can do great damage to ourselves by working with a tool that is bound to open areas of our psyche that are filled with fears, anxieties, ghosts and personal pain. Jette shares excellent resources for those that know that they want to take the journey, but are uneasy, for any reason, about taking it alone.
Some of the initial work in this book includes creating sacred space for the actual work, casting a circle of protection, and creating a shadow alter (one that is left up and worked with on a continuous basis). From there the work moves on to include a specific layout, called The Star, using the Tarot cards. At this point other methods of shadow work are also introduced, including journaling, meditation, story writing, poetry, music, art and dance.
The Star spread is then taken to the next level, which will allow you to take an in-depth look into your personal shadow. From here, Jette takes the reader through recognizing and understanding common defense mechanisms, working with dreams and beginning the process of self-acceptance. Here is where the reader begins to connect with their inner ability to heal. Another specific version of the Star spread is used to identify areas where change is needed. An integral part of this section is setting realistic goals for change.
In work of this nature, forgiveness of ourselves and others, plays an integral role. Jette presents this work from the point of view of forgiving through compassion. Creative visualization techniques are presented that allow the reader to begin to release old wounds and move on. A Mourning Rite is presented to help bring closure through release.
Jette has done an excellent job of researching her material, as well as presenting it. She works with multiple modalities that not only act to support each other, but that give the reader a choice of how to work through their personal shadow issues. Her choice of using one basic spread, and reworking it to grow with each step on the journey to me shows a highly enlightened approach.
At the end of the book, she includes a section on the gifts and the shadows for each card; a wide range of resources that support people working through their issues; and an in-depth recommended reading list. Tarot Shadow Work has a place in the library of anyone who wants to work on their own shadows, or who includes shadow work in their services to their clients.
As a final word, and as an excellent example of the gifts and shadows of each card:
From the book (pp154-155):
The Fool (0)
Mistrust Versus Trust
The Fool's Shadow (challenges, when the shadow is unconscious):
* not listening to your inner voice
* fearing or doubting the future
* remaining psychologically stuck
* having a blind naïveté (immaturity or foolishness) which allows others to take advantage of you
* refusing to try the new
* lacking playfulness (being too solemn)
* rigidity
The Shadow Gifts of the Fool (opportunities to grow when the shadow is made conscious and healing energy is released)
* having an openness to divine guidance based on trust
* being willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown
* having a belief that the universe will provide you with what you need at the time you need it
* psychological growth
* having spontaneity and a sense of playfulness
* listening to your inner child
* willing to take risks and try something new without knowing the outcome because you trust the process
* abandoning old ways of thinking
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Bonnie Cehovet is a Tarot Master, professional Tarot reader and Reiki Master/Teacher.
Bonnie has been reading the Tarot professionally for over ten years. She has served in various capacities with the American Tarot Association, including Secretary and Web Assistant For Links. She is currently Certification Director and Secretary for the American Board For Tarot Certification. Bonnie is also a founding member of the World Tarot Network.
Bonnie has had her work published in the ATA newsletter, in Geraldine Amaral's "Celebrating The Tarot" print newsletter, on the World Tarot Network and other internet sites. She is editor for her own monthly newsletter "Gateway To Tarot" (Yahoo Groups).
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