“Brimming with magic, Essence of Tarot teaches the reader to harness the supernatural power of their olfactory senses by combining plant energies with tarot archetypes. This process results in a deeply intuitive system of manifestation and psychic pathworking. Mary K. Greer’s masterful work belongs on every tarotist’s bookshelf!”
—Sasha Graham, author of 365 Tarot Spreads and The Dark Wood Tarot
“Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind the Waite-Smith deck, possessed the gift of synesthesia, transforming sound into vivid, mystical imagery. In Essence of Tarot, a landmark work, now at last republished, Mary K. Greer transcends yet another sensory frontier, inviting us into the world of sacred fragrance—where the scent of oils unveils secret correspondences and deepens the mysteries embedded within the tarot. This extraordinary book offers a transformative approach to engaging with the cards, nose first. One that will resonate profoundly with many, reaffirming tarot as a magical and deeply sensual art form. Greer’s unparalleled legacy continues to illuminate our path, inspiring a reimagining of tarot as a multisensory tool.”
—Laetitia Barbier, author Tarot and Divination Cards
The ancient art of fragrance has long been a component of magical and spiritual practice and rituals. In Essence of Tarot, tarot master Mary K. Greer demonstrates how this primordial art can be used to enhance modern tarot practices, whether for divination, meditation, or affirmations. Greer, among the world’s foremost authorities on the topic, demonstrates how essential oils can enrich the tarot experience, as well as empower tarot readers.
Learn how to create a more magical life through the union of tarot and aromatherapy. No previous experience with essential oils is needed, as Greer offers a crash course, along with details about the historical role of scent and perfumery in magical and divinatory rituals. Greer provides oils and scents to correspond with each of the seventy-eight cards of the tarot. This book may be used in daily rituals and as a reference guide for tarot lovers. Instructions for crafting tarot oils are included, as well as detailed instructions for using them to maximize the tarot experience.
Originally published as The Essence of Magic, this new edition of the beloved classic includes a new foreword by Judika Illes and retains the botanical illustrations by Ed Buryn, creator of the William Blake Tarot, photographer, and vagabonding pioneer.
“Brimming with magic, Essence of Tarot teaches the reader to harness the supernatural power of their olfactory senses by combining plant energies with tarot archetypes. This process results in a deeply intuitive system of manifestation and psychic pathworking. Mary K. Greer’s masterful work belongs on every tarotist’s bookshelf!”
—Sasha Graham, author of 365 Tarot Spreads and The Dark Wood Tarot
“Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind the Waite-Smith deck, possessed the gift of synesthesia, transforming sound into vivid, mystical imagery. In Essence of Tarot, a landmark work, now at last republished, Mary K. Greer transcends yet another sensory frontier, inviting us into the world of sacred fragrance—where the scent of oils unveils secret correspondences and deepens the mysteries embedded within the tarot. This extraordinary book offers a transformative approach to engaging with the cards, nose first. One that will resonate profoundly with many, reaffirming tarot as a magical and deeply sensual art form. Greer’s unparalleled legacy continues to illuminate our path, inspiring a reimagining of tarot as a multisensory tool.”
—Laetitia Barbier, author Tarot and Divination Cards
The ancient art of fragrance has long been a component of magical and spiritual practice and rituals. In Essence of Tarot, tarot master Mary K. Greer demonstrates how this primordial art can be used to enhance modern tarot practices, whether for divination, meditation, or affirmations. Greer, among the world’s foremost authorities on the topic, demonstrates how essential oils can enrich the tarot experience, as well as empower tarot readers.
Learn how to create a more magical life through the union of tarot and aromatherapy. No previous experience with essential oils is needed, as Greer offers a crash course, along with details about the historical role of scent and perfumery in magical and divinatory rituals. Greer provides oils and scents to correspond with each of the seventy-eight cards of the tarot. This book may be used in daily rituals and as a reference guide for tarot lovers. Instructions for crafting tarot oils are included, as well as detailed instructions for using them to maximize the tarot experience.
Originally published as The Essence of Magic, this new edition of the beloved classic includes a new foreword by Judika Illes and retains the botanical illustrations by Ed Buryn, creator of the William Blake Tarot, photographer, and vagabonding pioneer.