Review by Terri Clement
Written
by Michael Orlando Yaccarino
Published by Mandrake of Oxford
www.mandrake.uk.net
ISBN:
978-1-906958-81-7
Retail U.S. $23
284 Page Paperback Released in 2017
Heart
Vision – Tarot's Inner Path is a beautifully written book designed for the beginner but has depth
and added layers for seasoned readers, with an emphasis on
self-reading.
The book begins with a a Forward writted by Rachael Pollack then moves onto a very well written history of the Tarot.
Early on in the book, I enjoyed reading Michael's theory of "revealed" and "veiled" interpretations. Where the "revealed" meanings are "light-filled and positive aspects," and the "veiled" interpretations "emphasize darker or negative aspects."
With this theory, stronger interpretations may be able to be made when looking at both the "revealed" and the "veiled" aspects of each card. Later in the book, reading the "aspects" for each card reminded me to not just gloss over my cards but to take my time and go deeper; which is a great reminder for readers who have "been around the block."
For example looking at the Moon
"Revealed Aspects"
"...The successful
balancing of societal self, signified by the domesticated dog, with
his instinctual needs, represented by the untamed wolf, all the while
accepting his most-hidden aspects, symbolized by the water creature
requiring considerable courage..."
"Veiled Aspects"
"...the darkest and possibly most fearful portion of the
journey, never continue on to the dualistic towers and mountains
beyond. Instead, their goal is lost in the shadows of doubt and
weakness."
The book also provides a step-by-step process
from shuffling the cards all the way through preparing for and
conducting self-readings.
Each card is pictured in black and
white, using the Rider-Waite-Smith deck along with a description and
layered interpretations. The author also included some basic, yet
profound spreads including a few that were new to me, along with
sample readings.
The
Heart Vision – Tarot's Inner Path – in my opinion, is a must-have for every Tarot Reader no matter their
skill level and will be one that I will recommend over and over.
Michael Orlando Yaccarino writes on genre films and their creators, unconventional historical figures, and the occult. He coedited Spectral Haunts and Phantom Lovers. Yaccarino is Co-Director of The Casati Archives.
Review copy provided by Mandrake of Oxford