Acknowledgments
Sincerest thanks to Steve Lytle, Catherine Chapman, Jane Stern, and Barbara Moore, who reviewed early drafts and offered invaluable feedback. Their suggestions and insights greatly improved the presentation of ideas in this text. Paul Hughes-Barlow and Douglas Gibb were generous in answering questions about material on their websites. In addition, this book would not exist were it not for the contributions of the many authors who have written about tarot and whose names appear in the bibliography. Special mention goes to artist Pamela Colman Smith, whose spirit continues to guide us through the beautiful images she painted for Arthur Edward Waite. I am especially grateful to my family for putting up with my mumblings about esotericism and Greek philosophy for the past couple of years. Finally, my gratitude extends to all who allowed me to read their cards and whose readings appear in this book.