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To write about these remarkable cards, Rachel Pollack traveled to Germany and spent weeks living with Hermann Haindl and his wife, Erica. Together, they went over every card, its symbolism, its inner levels, its esoteric history. The result is a book countless admirers of the Haindl Tarot have described as "indispensable" to a full knowledge and use of the deck. In this book Rachel describes each card of the Major Arcana in great detail. She explores the symbols and meanings for each card, as well as its artistic structure and how it fits into the wider story. She comprehensively explains how to do Tarot readings, what we can learn from them, and how to interpret the cards. Rachel gives several layouts, or "spreads," including one developed specifically for the special beauty and wisdom of the Haindl Tarot. Several sample readings demonstrate how a reading can reveal truths and guide us on our spiritual path. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The art work is beautiful, but........, Jan 8 2003

By	Jennifer Mills (New England, USA) - See all my reviews

What first drew me to these cards was the amazing art work. The major arcana are so full of symbolism and detail and they do give off a good vibe. They are based more on the Thoth deck then the more traditional decks, so they call the Judgement card Aeon and the Temperance card Alchemy, which is fine, but might be confusing for others just trying to learn. Also the Strength and Justice card are actually numerically switched in the deck. However, I do love that the court cards are daughter, son, mother and father instead of page, knight, queen and king, and that each suit's court cards are actual gods and goddesses from various religions; the cup cards are norse based (Brigid of Ireland and Parsival, etc.), the wands are Hindi based (Kali and Brahma, etc) the stones (penticles) are native american based (Spider Woman and Old Man, etc.) and the swords are egyptian based (Ra and Isis, etc.) And that brings a new aspect to the court cards that I haven't seen in other decks. I have used this deck for several years, however, I feel I have grown out of it and am looking for a new deck. But I do recommend this deck to people who are looking for something with beautiful art and that is not as traditional as other decks. I do not recommend it if you like the minor arcana to be as full of symbolism and art as the major arcana or if you are looking for a more traditional deck to start with.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Guide to working with the Deck, Sep 4 2002

By	Boudica (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Haindl Tarot Minor Arcana Revised (Paperback)

The Haindl Tarot was designed by Hermann Haindl in the 1980's. Many decks have been created based on the artists vision of the tarot and it's place in the esoteric. This one was unique in its vision. Haindl incorporated various spiritual traditions into this deck along with his unique artistic vision based on his understandings. He incorporated images derived from different cultural mythologies, sacred images and sources of influence in his own life.

What emerged was a deck that Ms. Pollack describes as "a sacred Tarot, one which reaches back to ancient spiritual traditions of many cultures."

Ms. Pollack first published her companion books to this deck back in 1990, at the request of Mr. Haindl's publisher. Ms. Pollack has discussed with Mr. Haindl his vision of what the cards represent and has put together two volumes that cover each card and the symbolisms the artist was looking to achieve. These books are the reprints of the original books, revised and updated.

The deck itself is based on the Rider-Waite outline as they maintain the same number and names of the major arcane and the four numbered suites and court cards. We recognize the Fool as 0 and the Hermit as IX, so we are not totally unfamiliar with the layout of the deck. But the similarities end there. The images are purely unique and beautifully presented, and include Hebrew letters and astrological connection which are traditionally associated with those cards. The suits are still wands, cups and swords, but Mr. Haindl has substituted stones for pentacles.

The books are separated into two volumes. The Major Arcana is explored in the first volume and the numbered cards and court cards are discussed in the second volume. Ms. Pollack explains; "Hermann Haindl designed each of the three sections of the deck - the Major Arcana, the Court cards and the numbered cards - in different ways."

This deck is unique in its perspective to be all inclusive as far as spiritual content is concerned. Ms. Pollack does a tremendous job at explaining what Mr. Haindl wanted when he designed the deck, and the meanings behind the imagery.

If you own the deck or looking to purchase it, these books are essential in understanding and working with it. If you are looking for a deck that crosses the spiritual boundaries imposed by other decks, give this deck a look and see if the imagery speaks to you.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Deck, Jul 22 2001

By	Daeya (Washington DC (for now)) - See all my reviews

Wonderful Deck with an amazing complexity. However, I would recommend that if you are a first time user find a deck with pictorial representations on every card to learn on. This is my second deck and now it's all I use now!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best decks I've ever owned...
I have long been searching for a deck that spoke to me... and this one absolutlly does! This deck is illustrated with soft water colours, but don't be fooled (no pun intended)... Read more

Published on Jul 11 2001 by Matthew Cotterill

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice artwork, just don't like the crowley derivation.
I LOVE the artwork in this deck. As someone said, it is very dreamlike. The only thing that I don't like is that the artist decided to use the Crowley Thoth deck to derive the... Read more

Published on Aug 20 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Ethereal
Unlike the glitzy, computer generated tarot decks that are currently popular, the Haindl tarot is a carefully and lovingly wrought deck of unrivaled artistry. Read more

Published on Jun 12 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Artistic Dreamlike Tarot Deck
I've used the Haindl Tarot for 6 years and recently performed over 33 readings at the San Francisco Whole Life Expo using the Haindl Tarot. Read more

Published on Oct 1 1997 by Joseph Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars A rich, beautiful deck crammed with global culture symbolism
The Haindl deck is one of the most multicultural I've ever encountered. Instead of the Anglo prototypes prevalent since the Rider-Waite, Hermann Haindl uses India, Egypt,... Read more

Published on Sep 18 1997

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