More than the concept that all things—humans, other animals, all forms of vegetation, and even minerals, stones, and rocks—are alive and have a spirit or soul, animism is the belief that all things, animate and inanimate also have some degree of reason and the ability to act. Thus, the winds, streams, rocks, etc. have intelligence and can share their wisdom.
Josephine Ellershaw is well known for her approach to tarot. In Easy Tarot, she helped tens of thousands of beginners learn to read the cards. In Easy Tarot Reading, she helped readers of all levels up their game and give better readings. Now,...