Moonbow
In the light of comments made in this thread, which got intense in places, I thought we could turn this around to being something productive, positive and helpful. I would hope that the reason it got heated was more to do with the need to share a passion then anything else. Therefore, could we have suggestions from those who study the history of Tarot as to what is considered essential or helpful reading. I personally enjoyed Robert O'Neill's Tarot Symbolism and I'm about to re-read it, since I feel I have a better understanding of the history now then I did when I first read it.
Please note...this thread is not about whether or not history knowledge is essential in order to be a competant reader, please leave those opinions elsewhere. Perhaps this could be seen as a thread of learning for those that do want to go this route, and of sharing for those who would like to.
Firstly, could we share links on where to read this information, assuming that there are websites available, and secondly, could we give opinions on what to read first and why. There are links all over Aeclectic but condensing them into one thread would be useful.
Neo-Platonism has been mentioned a few times, perhaps that is a good start?
There is a hidden treasure in Enrique Enriquez' interviews with some of our resident historians, and members. These are always a good read:
A conversation with JC Flornoy
A conversation with Michael J Hurst
A conversation with Ross Sinclair Caldwell
A conversation with Marco Ponzi and Ross S. Caldwell
A conversation with Jean-Michel David
A conversation with Mary Greer
A conversation with Major Tom Schick
A conversation with Karen Mahony
A conversation with Rachel Pollack
You can find more interviews on Enrique's website:
http://www.enriqueenriquez.me/
Please note...this thread is not about whether or not history knowledge is essential in order to be a competant reader, please leave those opinions elsewhere. Perhaps this could be seen as a thread of learning for those that do want to go this route, and of sharing for those who would like to.
Firstly, could we share links on where to read this information, assuming that there are websites available, and secondly, could we give opinions on what to read first and why. There are links all over Aeclectic but condensing them into one thread would be useful.
Neo-Platonism has been mentioned a few times, perhaps that is a good start?
There is a hidden treasure in Enrique Enriquez' interviews with some of our resident historians, and members. These are always a good read:
A conversation with JC Flornoy
A conversation with Michael J Hurst
A conversation with Ross Sinclair Caldwell
A conversation with Marco Ponzi and Ross S. Caldwell
A conversation with Jean-Michel David
A conversation with Mary Greer
A conversation with Major Tom Schick
A conversation with Karen Mahony
A conversation with Rachel Pollack
You can find more interviews on Enrique's website:
http://www.enriqueenriquez.me/