Twenty-Two Impressions: notes from the Major Arcana - Jessica Friedmann

Twenty-Two Impressions: Notes from the Major Arcana by Jessica Friedmann

Language: English

Twenty-Two Impressions is a poetic collection of essays in which the symbolism of tarot cards meets the unpredictability of a changing world.

The Tarot de Marseille, a deck of playing cards created in the 15th century, serves as the foundation stone of esoteric tarot. When Jessica Friedmann acquired her first Marseille tarot deck, its enigmatic imagery led her deep into Renaissance art, symbols, myths, and the history of tarot cards.

The essays combine art history, historical research, and critical observation with Friedmann's personal experiences. Through the cards, she explores the unpredictability of life and the subtle beauty of the 21st century in an environment where the only constant is change. The essays are inspired by natural phenomena that have affected her life, such as floods, droughts, devastating fires, and a pandemic.

A fascinating blend of tarot card symbolism, historical research, and contemporary reflections, this book offers the reader a new perspective on the meanings of the Major Arcana cards. It is suitable for anyone interested in the philosophy, history, and role of tarot as a mirror of life.