About the author
Rachel Grace Pollack is a profound American voice whose work resonates deeply within the realms of speculative fiction and esoteric wisdom. More than a storyteller, Pollack was a devoted explorer of the symbolic, the divine, and the hidden currents of existence. Her groundbreaking contributions to the understanding and practice of Tarot, particularly through seminal works like *Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom*, have illuminated its complex layers for countless seekers. Pollack's fiction, often weaving intricate narratives with archetypal power and philosophical depth, frequently delves into themes of transformation, identity, and the interconnectedness of all things, drawing from a rich tapestry of mystical traditions. She challenged conventional perceptions, inviting readers to engage with the liminal spaces where magic, myth, and reality converge. Her legacy endures as a beacon for those navigating the occult and mystical, offering profound insights that continue to inspire contemplation and spiritual growth in contemporary esoteric circles.
📖 Where to start with Rachel Pollack
💬 What our editors say about Rachel Pollack's books
“Pollack’s magnum opus is a definitive guide that reimagines the tarot through a psychological lens, offering fluid interpretations that resist rigid correspondences. This revised third edition, featuring a new preface, remains…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness (a New Edition of the Tarot Classic) (Third Edition, Revised)
“While Rachel Pollack’s guidance is insightful for dedicated students of the esoteric arts, this book may frustrate readers seeking quick, straightforward answers or simple predictive readings. It demands a willingness to engage…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Tarot: The Open Labyrinth--40th Anniversary Edition: Understanding Your Journey Through the Cards
“Pollack delivers a definitive manual that excels in clarity and warmth, making it an essential resource for those wishing to perform insightful readings from day one. However, readers seeking highly technical divinatory systems…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The New Tarot Handbook: Master the Meanings of the Cards
📋 Editions by Rachel Pollack in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awarene | — | Weiser Books | 368 | 9781578636655 |
| Tarot: The Open Labyrinth--40th Anniversary Edition: Understandi | 2026 | Weiser Books | 208 | 9781578639144 |
| The New Tarot Handbook: Master the Meanings of the Cards | 2012 | Llewellyn Publications | 288 | 9780738731902 |
| A Walk Through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual | — | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578637706 |
| The Shining Tribe Tarot: The Definitive Edition (83 Cards and 27 | 2024 | Weiser Books | 272 | 9781578638178 |
| Haindl Tarot, Major Arcana, REV Ed. (Revised) Pollack, Rachel | — | New Page Books | 272 | 9781564145970 |
| Rachel Pollack's Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings and Deeper Me | 2008 | Llewellyn Publications | 504 | 9780738713090 |
| Haindl Tarot, Minor Arcana, REV Ed. (Revised) Pollack, Rachel | 2002 | New Page Books | 272 | 9781564145987 |
| Best Tarot Practices: Everything You Need to Know to Learn the T | 2009 | Weiser Books | 320 | 9781578634323 |
