Blending mythology, psychology, and spiritual insight, Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom explores the more profound meaning and symbolism of each card, offering a thoughtful, contemporary understanding of the tarot's archetypes. This essential guide includes a brief history of tarot, an introduction to popular spreads, and clear, enduring wisdom for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Rachel Pollack (1945-2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern Tarot. Her bestselling book, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the "Bible of Tarot." She was a significant influence on the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities and a trailblazer within the transgender community. Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.