Publisher's Synopsis
""A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a renowned occultist and author. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of cartomancy, which is the practice of using playing cards for divination purposes. The book begins with an introduction to the history and theory of cartomancy, including the different types of decks and their symbolism. It then delves into the various spreads and layouts that can be used for readings, along with detailed instructions on how to interpret the cards and their meanings.In addition to cartomancy, the book also covers other forms of divination, including palmistry, astrology, and numerology. Waite provides practical advice and guidance on how to develop one's intuition and psychic abilities, as well as how to use these skills to help others.Overall, ""A Manual of Cartomancy and Occult Divination"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mystical arts and seeking to deepen their understanding of divination practices.Contents: Lesser Secret Sciences and the Tradition Therein; Oracle of Human Destiny; Mystic Alphabet of the Magi; Golden Wheel of Fortune; Art of Invoking Spirits in the Crystal; Egyptian Method of Fortune-Telling; English Method of Fortune-Telling by Cards; Universal Oracle; Book of the Secret Word How to Find Lucky Numbers with Dice; To Read a Person's Character by Means of Kabalistic Calculations; Mathematical Fortune-Teller; Judgments Drawn from the Moon's Age; Virtues and Influences of Precious Stones; Unheard of Curiosities; Hours, Virtues and Colors of the Planets; Art of Ruling by the Law of Grace; Fatality of Days and Places; Arts of Divination; Divination by Dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
