The Fool's Journey through the Tarot Major Arcana

by Noel Eastwood

Book 1 - The Fool’s Journey SeriesIn the tradition of The Alchemist, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, and The Wizard of Earthsea... a 5 Star rated fantasy novel of the mystic's journey.Follin, the fool of the Tarot, confronts the many challenges presented by each of the 21 tarot archetypes in his journey through the Tarot Empire. From a childhood shattered by the loss of his father and the bullies at school, Follin grows in confidence as he earns the right to wield the magician's tools in his encounters along the path of the mystic.Originally written for Tarot practitioners, Follin’s journey along the mystic’s path is one of knowledge through direct experience with each of the Major Arcana archetypes. His experiences speak to The Fool in all of us as we make our own way through life, growing in maturity, wisdom, and ultimately, self-acceptance.The Fool’s Journey through the Tarot Major Arcana has also found a wider audience amongst those committed to personal growth. The author draws upon a lifetime of practice in tarot, astrology, Taoist alchemy, hermeticism, and various magical and meditational techniques.

A special thank you to Steven and Lorna Eastwood for helping me get this story told."The best book on tarot I've read, I loved it. Great, and I mean great fantasy fiction story of Follin, the fool, through the characters of the major arcana. Well written, well done!" RNFor details on audiobooks go to video blog - Coddiwompling Along The TaoNoel’s unique blend of rollicking good storytelling and the wisdom of the Tarot continues in Follin's journey through the Minor Fool's Journey Through the Pentacles - book 2 - also available as an audiobookThe Fool's Journey Through the Swords - book 3 - available as an audiobookThe Fool's Journey Through the Cups - book 4 - available as an audiobookThe Fool's Journey Through the Wands - book 5 - due 2021"I really liked this story it really brought to life the major arcana and I think when I pull my cards this narrative will make me smile as I reflect. I am very much looking forward to the other stories in the Kingdom of Tarot." MK"I really enjoyed the narration & will definitely listen more than once to really tap into the journey as my own. Thank you to the author & narrator." S"I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook, for me it is insightful and inspiring, I am using it as a personal learning aid as I commence my own fools journey, its powerful and gifted narrative suits my own particular learning style, it also helps give my journey perspective and a sturdy framework, like the tarot." BC"Wonderful Fairytale version of the Major Arcana. Great listen with the kids, enjoyable & inspiring. Informative on a simple level with a great intro & quote for each card." MT"I have just read the marvelous introduction to the Major Arcana as I followed Follin (The Fool) on his journey through the Tarot Empire. Noel takes a unique method to teaching the meanings of The Major Arcana cards by weaving together an interesting story about a journey taken by Follin... thanks to this well told story I have come to see more to the cards than I had imagined existed. I found myself relating to Follin's journey on several levels (which was quite a revelation). Each story unveils new revelations about life to Follin at the same time explaining (in easy to understand prose, much like the use of parables) the meanings to each card. Each card has it's own specific meaning and yet Noel manages to blend them all together into a seamless story.

Genres: Tarot, Fantasy

134 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2017

About the author

psychologist astrologer

Reviews

[Maya Dorn · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s reeaally obvious that this was written by a yt man… For the 3rd edition, written in 2018, there’s no reason why all the characters need to be gendered & embody those gendered stereotypes— the fool is commonly thought to be androgynous. The naked womxn figures in the major arcana are described with such objectification & the fool’s young, curious male gaze is just… uncomfortable.

Also I listened to the audiobook & could not take any of it seriously, with the ridiculous voices the narrator used for the male vs. female characters lol.

[Richard Dominguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

First I would like to say thank you to Noel Eastwood for being kind enough to send me a copy of "The Fool's Journey Through the Tarot Major Arcana" and being a slow reader I have just finished reading this marvelous introduction to the Major Arcana as I followed Follin (The Fool) on his journey through the Tarot Empire.
Noel takes a unique (at least to me) method to teaching the meanings of The Major Arcana cards by weaving together an interesting story about a journey taken by Follin. I have always had a rudimentary understanding of the Tarot (mostly through my profession), but thanks to this well told story I have come to see more to the cards then I had imagined existed. I found myself relating to Follin's journey on several levels (which was quite a revelation).
Each story unveils new revelations about life to Follin at the same time explaining (in easy to understand prose, much like the use of parables) the meanings to each card. Each card has it's own specific meaning and yet Noel manages to blend them all together into a seamless story. The cards all have interesting contributions to the "journey", my favorite cards were Death, The Hierophant and The Hermit.
All in all, from beginning to end I enjoyed this very much and would recommend this read to those who enjoy a good read and/or have an interest in Tarot Major Acana cards ...

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understood all of it, agreed with most of it, enjoyed the artwork very much. Have never seen the Tarot {Major Arcana} pictured out in a book form that I can remember. Worth a read, and a ponder or 2. Oh got this free somehow, think a signup for something that got me on a few mailing lists.

Don't see it listed but just read through Trance Experiences with the Archetypes and it was interesting as well.

[Samantha's Book reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intresting story. Short and to the point. Short enough to remember and use when reading the cards. Long enought to get a lot of details about each card. What a good story. I look forward to the next ones.

[Jason Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read

[AMP · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun way to explore the tarot cards. Helpful in terms of learning the meaning behind the cards.

[Nav · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fantastically bland.

[R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Refreshing to see the RWS original meanings explained through a story format. Enjoyed this read and would recommend.
Inspiring, fast, and engaging.