An informative look at tarot cards and tarot card reading, centering around the mysterious origins of the cards themselves, and the way their meanings and usage have changed over the centuries. Tarot card readers, historians, and parapsychologists discuss the appeal of the tarot, and offer anecdotes and theories as to why people are so drawn to this ancient craft. Also explores the symbolism behind the artwork, the different spreads that can be used in a reading, and the meanings of the major and minor arcana. Narrated by Christopher Lee.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
311664
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mythology, Egyptian
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and religion
Crafts & Visual Arts → Signs and symbols
Crafts & Visual Arts → Symbolism
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Occultism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Symbolism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Tarot
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cards
Literature → Mythology, Egyptian
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Fortune-telling by cards
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Supernatural
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Signs and symbols
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour