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It's in the Cards: Excavating the Authentic Self Using the Tarot as a Guide, explores the deeper meaning of the twenty-two cards of the tarot known as the major arcana, the archetypes they symbolize, and their connection to the higher consciousness of the authentic self. Author Aine Butler shares insight into the symbolism of the major arcana and the relationship they have in representing not only major archetypes, but developmental stages throughout and beyond a physical lifetime as well. Each card is explained in detail and then related to the stage of development represented. It's in the Cards offers information that will guide through the process of connecting to the authentic self, including: Finding one's life purpose Relationships and the role they play Facing up to choices Rediscovering lost or abandoned skills and talents Exploring the "mid-life" crisis Being a co-creator Overcoming limitations and fears connected to aging and change Understanding the inner processes that affect outer events It's in the Cards also offers instructions for creating a deck; making it an all around valuable guide to be used throughout a lifetime. Cover photo by Paige Foster and supplied by Dreamstime.com.