Hi Monica, Most books on the Tarot de Marseille are written by Europeans and have not been translated into English. There is, however, a new book available in the U.S. that does cover this topic in depth. it is The Tarot: A Strange and Wondrous Thing . If you google that title you will find a websit...

Sorry, I have removed my question; it was a premature post. I now have my answer.

I am in awe of the level of knowledge and the many different types of contributions made by members here, and I am very glad to have you be a part of it. Thank you, Robert. I'll try hard to behave better in the future. (I'm looking for a Smilie Face with a sheepish expression, but alas, none is off...

I apologize for offending you, Robert. I wish that I had been more diplomatic in voicing my objections to what I considered a premature conclusion :ymblushing: . This forum is a most valuable tool for collecting objective information on the history of the tarot, and it only exists thanks to your tir...

Hello all, Perhaps I have expressed myself poorly. Let me try to clarify my position. Robert, it was not my intention to paint you as a “baddie,” and I do apologize if I seem to have done so. It is clear that many of you have reached a conclusion that you honestly feel is strongly supported by histo...

Hi all...not to throw any monkey wrenches into the consideration, but pretty much all 560 pages of my recent work argues against: There is no esoteric, alchemical, kabbalistic, numerological, geomantic, heretical, magical in the narrative of the trumps.i Hi Dai (Psykees), My copy of your book just ...

Yeah, Robert. I just love it when you hurt me.

Love it, Prudence. You're a riot!

Oooooh, Ouch!

Careful, Prudence. I don't think magic is allowed on this site.