Tall Dark Stranger,9780738705484

Tall Dark Stranger

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ISBN13: 9780738705484
ISBN10: 0738705489
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-06-01
Publisher(s): Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd
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Summary

For centuries, the love-struck, lovesick, and lovelorn have consulted the tarot-a tradition still thriving today. Tall, Dark Stranger makes it easy for anyone to explore matters of the heart through tarot. Corrine Kenner's tour of the tarot begins with its colorful, romantic history. She goes on to describe the deck itself-explaining its structure, suits, symbolism, archetypes, and astrological associations-while relating its special significance in love and relationships. The second part of the book is devoted to the nitty-gritty of tarot readings: choosing a deck, preparing for a reading, asking appropriate questions, timing events, and interpreting cards and spreads. By the end of the book, readers will have a powerful edge in conquering the evermysterious ways of love.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii
Preface xiv
Introduction xvi
Part I: History and Mystery
Chapter One: Tarot's Romantic History
3(8)
Love at First Sight
3(2)
The Game of Life
5(1)
The Language of Love
6(1)
The Dawn of Divination
7(1)
The Magic and Mysticism of the Cards
8(1)
Modem Love
9(2)
Chapter Two: Stacking the Deck
11(10)
Size Matters
11(1)
The Archetypes of the Major Arcana
12(2)
The Minor Arcana
14(1)
Elements of Attraction
15(1)
The Suit of Wands
16(1)
The Suit of Cups
17(1)
The Suit of Swords
17(1)
The Suit of Pentacles
18(1)
Courting Favors
19(1)
Opposites Attract: The Duality of the Tarot Deck
20(1)
Chapter Three: The Secret Language of Symbols
21(10)
Symbols and Stories
21(1)
The Objects of Your Desire: Basic Symbolism
22(1)
A Great Hue and Cry: The Symbolism of Color
23(1)
Figuratively Speaking: The Symbolism of Numbers
23(4)
It's Elementary: The Symbolism of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth
27(1)
Branching Out: The Symbolism of the Tree of Life
28(3)
Chapter Four: Astrology and the Tarot
31(12)
Signs from Above
31(1)
Sun Sign Correspondences
32(1)
Made for Each Other
32(7)
Aries and the Emperor Card
33(1)
Taurus and the Hierophant Card
33(1)
Gemini and the Lovers Card
34(1)
Cancer and the Chariot Card
34(1)
Leo and the Strength Card
35(1)
Virgo and the Hermit Card
35(1)
Libra and the Justice Card
36(1)
Scorpio and the Death Card
36(1)
Sagittarius and the Temperance Card
37(1)
Capricorn and the Devil Card
38(1)
Aquarius and the Star Card
38(1)
Pisces and the Moon Card
39(1)
Planetary Correspondences
39(2)
Minor Arcana Correspondences
41(1)
Court Card Correspondences
41(1)
Moon Madness
42(1)
Chapter Five: How Does the Tarot Work?
43(6)
Art Imitates Life
43(1)
Purely Academic
44(1)
Psychic Forces
44(1)
Synchronized Swimming
45(1)
Quantum Leaps
46(3)
Chapter Six: Meet Your Match
49(4)
How to Choose a Deck
49(1)
How to Personalize Your Deck
50(1)
How to Take Care of Your Deck
51(2)
Chapter Seven: Get Ready to Read
53(8)
Set the Mood
53(2)
Prepare Yourself
55(3)
Prepare Your Partner
58(3)
Chapter Eight: Tarot Ethics
61(4)
The Do's and Don'ts of Tarot Reading
61(2)
A Tarot Reader's Code of Ethics
63(2)
Chapter Nine: Popping the Question
65(6)
The Heart of the Matter
65(2)
Refining Common Questions
67(4)
Chapter Ten: Playing the Field
71(10)
Your Significant Other
71(2)
Mix It Up
73(1)
Spread the Cards
74(1)
Read Out Loud
74(2)
Analyze This
76(1)
Body Language
77(1)
Reversal of Fortune
78(1)
Read 'Em and Weep
78(2)
Happily Ever After
80(1)
Chapter Eleven: The Dating Game
81(4)
The Clock is Ticking
81(4)
Chapter Twelve: Spreads and Layouts
85(10)
Spread Your Wings
85(5)
Past, Present, Future
86(1)
Elements of a Relationship
86(1)
The Court Card Consultation
87(1)
The Celtic Cross
88(2)
Zodiac Spread
90(1)
Selective Spreads
90
Part II: What's in the Cards
0. The Fool: A Leap of Faith
95(3)
I. The Magician: The Power of Love
98(3)
II. The High Priestess: Silence Is Golden
101(3)
III. The Empress: Mother Nature
104(2)
IV The Emperor: Solid as a Rock
106(2)
V. The Hierophant: Tradition, Tradition
108(2)
VI. The Lovers: Opposites Attract
110(2)
VII. The Chariot: Driven to Distraction
112(2)
VIII. Strength: Brute Force
114(2)
IX. The Hermit: A Solitary Life
116(2)
X. The Wheel of Fortune: Spin Again
118(2)
XI. Justice: The Balance of Nature
120(2)
XII. The Hanged Man: Swept Off His Feet
122(2)
XIII. Death: The Kiss of Death
124(2)
XIV. Temperance: Mix and Match
126(2)
XV. The Devil: Face Your Demons
128(2)
XVI. The Tower: A Bolt from the Blue
130(2)
XVII. The Star: A Match Made in Heaven
132(2)
XVIII. The Moon: Some Enchanted Evening
134(2)
XIX. The Sun: Your Time to Shine
136(2)
XX. Judgment: Last Call
138(2)
XXI. The World: Last Dance
140(2)
The Ace of Wands: Light My Fire
142(2)
The Two of Wands: In Control
144(2)
The Three of Wands: Third Time's the Charm
146(2)
The Four of Wands: The Wedding Dance
148(2)
The Five of Wands: Lost in the Crowd
150(2)
The Six of Wands: A Hero's Welcome
152(2)
The Seven of Wands: King of the Hill
154(2)
The Eight of Wands: It's Electrifying
156(2)
The Nine of Wands: Sadder but Wiser
158(1)
The Ten of Wands: Carry On
159(2)
The Page of Wands: Playing with Fire
161(2)
The Knight of Wands: Fire and Lightning
163(2)
The Queen of Wands: Steam Heat
165(2)
The King of Wands: Hot, Hot, Hot
167(2)
The Ace of Cups: Your Cup Runneth Over
169(2)
The Two of Cups: A Toast to Romance
171(2)
The Three of Cups: Girls' Night Out
173(2)
The Four of Cups: Opportunity Knocks
175(2)
The Five of Cups: Crying over Spilled Milk
177(2)
The Six of Cups: Childhood Sweethearts
179(2)
The Seven of Cups: Dream Lovers
181(2)
The Eight of Cups: Looking for Love
183(2)
The Nine of Cups: Love Potion #9
185(2)
The Ten of Cups: Love and Marriage
187(2)
The Page of Cups: Message in a Bottle
189(2)
The Knight of Cups: Prince Charming
191(2)
The Queen of Cups: Queen of Hearts
193(2)
The King of Cups: Still Waters Run Deep
195(2)
The Ace of Swords: Straight to the Point
197(2)
The Two of Swords: Second Chances
199(2)
The Three of Swords: Heartbreak
201(2)
The Four of Swords: Sleeping Beauty
203(2)
The Five of Swords: Spoils of War
205(2)
The Six of Swords: Crossing Over
207(2)
The Seven of Swords: Thief of Hearts
209(2)
The Eight of Swords: Damsel in Distress
211(2)
The Nine of Swords: The Nightmare
213(2)
The Ten of Swords: Crimes of Passion
215(2)
The Page of Swords: Man of Letters
217(2)
The Knight of Swords: Fire and Lightning
219(2)
The Queen of Swords: A Cut Above
221(2)
The King of Swords: Man of Steel
223(2)
The Ace of Pentacles: Let's Get Physical
225(2)
The Two of Pentacles: Balancing Act
227(2)
The Three of Pentacles: Form Follows Function
229(2)
The Four of Pentacles: Alone Again
231(2)
The Five of Pentacles: Poor in Spirit
233(2)
The Six of Pentacles: Charity Begins at Home
235(2)
The Seven of Pentacles: Harvest Time
237(2)
The Eight of Pentacles: Strut Your Stuff
239(2)
The Nine of Pentacles: A Garden of Earthly Delights
241(2)
The Ten of Pentacles: Grow Old with Me
243(2)
The Page of Pentacles: The Tall, Dark Stranger
245(2)
The Knight of Pentacles: Slow but Steady
247(2)
The Queen of Pentacles: A Woman of Substance
249(2)
The King of Pentacles: King of the World
251(2)
Appendix A: Sample Reading: John 253(8)
Zodiac Spread
254(7)
Appendix B: Sample Reading: Beth 261(6)
Celtic Cross
262(5)
Appendix C: Sample Reading: Julie and Bob 267(4)
Relationship Spread
268(3)
Appendix D: A Guide to Tarot Terms and Symbols 271(22)
Recommended Resources 293

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