Angeles Arrien, author of Tarot Handbook, gives a thorough overview of this ancient book of Western wisdom. After explaining its origins and her own path to finding it, Angeles presents the three parts of the Tarot in the Major Arcana - 22 universal archetypes, teh 16 Royalty cards - great teachers on relationship and mastery, and the Minor Arcana' 40 life-lesson/opportunity cards. Angeles explains the practical meaning of each of these rich symbols, stressing their use as tools for self-knowledge and transformation. The lively teaching, interwoven with Tarot imagery makes this an enjoyable session. 4 audio tapes in clamshell case.