Zlatý tarot - Úvod do tarotu Visconti-Sforza – Packard Mary (2022)

The Visconti-Sforza Tarot represents a truly beautiful set of tarot cards, valued both as a historical work of art and as a practical tool for self-discovery, as it contains everything needed to gain insight into life's mysteries both generally and in a personal context. The illustrations on the cards are symbolic representations of archetypal forces that have been with humanity since time immemorial. The author Mary Packard mentions the contribution of the significant Swiss psychologist C. G. Jung, known for his description of these archetypes, and also introduces us to Neoplatonic teachings about the parts of the soul that need to be purified in order for a person to connect with their Higher Self. This journey is indicated precisely by the trump cards of the tarot. The author's introduction is very beneficial, in which she presents the main features of Italian Renaissance culture, with which the very creation of tarot cards was associated. Among other things, we learn how the tarot trumps relate to triumphal processions, allegorical floats, and how, amidst this popular entertainment, the theme of the need for inner cultivation was highlighted. The book also includes practical information: alongside descriptions of all 78 cards, you will learn how to lay out the cards to help you find answers to your questions.