The relationship of the Swiss psychoanalyst to symbolism and hermetic disciplines is well known. In the book, the author provides an insightful interpretation of the tarot from the perspective of Jungian psychology. It reveals the depth, symbolic meaning and wisdom of this mysterious card game. With analogies from classical languages, mythology and visual arts, it helps the reader to have a unique personal experience with the fascinating characters from the twenty-two major arcana of the tarot, a practical guide on our journey to self-discovery. Jung's friend Sir Laurens van der Post provided the book with a unique introduction.


Sallie Nichols studied at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich during Jung's time there. She taught tarot symbolism at the C.G. Jung Institute in Los Angeles and lectured on it in many cities across the US.