The Way of the Tarot (2 tt) | Alejandro Jodorowsky

The two-volume collection from the famous director and artist Alejandro Jodorovsky is an amazing work familiar to everyone who is passionate about alchemy, magic and arthouse cinema. Khodorovsky, whose name is associated with the unique masterpieces of cinema created with the participation of Salvador Dali, and who continues his creative activity even in his almost ninety years, reveals to us a completely unexpected aspect of his personality – the Tarot Master.

In this bestseller, Khodorovsky reveals the amazing magical and mathematical formulas and structures laid down in the most ancient Tarot deck - the Marseille Tarot. He offers a unique perspective on this ancient practice through the prism of his creativity and experience, providing readers with a fascinating journey into the world of symbols and magic.

Alejandro Jodorowsky began studying Tarot in the early 1950s. In his work, he reveals that the Tarot is something deeper than just a tool for predictions. He sees the Tarot as a powerful tool for self-discovery, reflecting the structure of the soul.

"The Way of the Tarot" reveals that the entire deck is arranged as a sacred temple or mandala, representing both the image of the world and the image of the divine. The authors use the original Marseilles Tarot, created in the era of religious intolerance of the XI century, to reconnect with the roots of the Western esoteric wisdom of the Tarot. They explain that the Tarot is like a "nomadic cathedral" in which 78 cards or "arcana" should be considered, realizing the whole structure as a whole. This understanding is important for a complete understanding of the hermetic symbolism of the Tarot.

The author explores the hidden connections underlying the hierarchy of cards and the correspondence between suits and human energies.