For some reason, the 2 of Swords has always been a problematic card for me. Is the person in the image refusing to face facts or is she cutting off all external input so she can apply only her logic to the dilemma? Let's see what Rachel Pollack has to say. This is from her new book, The New Tarot Handbook: Master the Meanings of the Cards (Image: a sketch for the 2 of Swords from a deck in progress) With swords held at her shoulders, a blindfolded bowman in a dress as gray as her surroundings sits on a stone bench in front of a pool of water. The theme of balance seems tentative here, as if the mind can only stay at peace by closing off options and especially communication.

Just a few items of interest as you ease into your Monday: About Rachel Pollack's recent book: The New Tarot Handbook An audio review by Angelo Nasios of The Steampunk Tarot The Annuals and Calendars are in. What's your favorite? I love the Astro Calendar. As for the Annuals, I like a lot of them, particularly The Moon Sign Book, The Sun Sign Book, and The Herbal Almanac. And The Magical Almanac and the Witches Companion. That is a lot, isn't it?

I am very excited about this new book by Rachel Pollack. I just got my copy and even though I read the manuscript months ago, I am still in love with her writing, wisdom, and insights. Learn more HERE.

I cut my tarot teeth on 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack. Ever since, I’ve waited for what I thought of as her “sequel” to be published. It has finally happened and is called Rachel Pollack’s Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings and Deeper Meanings. Isn’t that title divine? The book is, too. Every word of it is wonderful and the interior design as well as the cover make an altogether creative and magical package. Toward the end of this book, Rachel poses the question “how does tarot work?” She writes: The answer to this is very simple: no one knows. People will say various things—the person’s unconscious or “higher self” guides their hands while shuffling, a