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Welcome
Welcome to the Association for Tarot Studies, an international tarot
society that has a small but vibrant membership from various parts
of the world. The ATS encourages, and is joined by those who have a
keen interest in tarot studies and research in its various forms. Members
who have actively requested such have a link in the members' area.
The ATS also recognises each member's right and responsibility in
using tarot in their own individual manner. Our website aims to be
of benefit
to both member and non-member alike in ongoing tarot studies.
We hope you find our website helpful, and welcome your support in
furthering
the aims of the Association.
About the ATS
The Association for Tarot Studies began as a small
group of individuals with varied and eclectic interests in tarot.
As organisation of the 2005 Melbourne International Tarot Conference
began to take shape in 2002, a new body also became incorporated
as an Association in the State of Victoria, Australia. Membership
has since grown to include individuals from various parts of the
world. For further information about the Association for Tarot
Studies, please refer to our membership
page.
Contact us
If you have questions still requiring answers, please
email jmd@association.tarotstudies.org who
will pass on your queries or answer them in the best way possible... |
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News
from the cover of Lo Scarabeo's Twenty Years of Tarot.
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May 2008
Of blogs and things
Seems like there’s been some flourish of late in the development of blogs, websites, and various other undertakings. I cannot, of course, omit to specifically mention Robert Mealing’s own re-development of his tarothistory.com site into a blog format, nor the new forum thereon started. The impression I am getting from the world of tarot is that the various blossomings from various endeavours have released various seedlings on new soils, and we can each await to see which take solid root, which continue to solidify, and which whither, adapting to their ever changing environment yet also needing to remain true to their respective impulse.
...and ATS membership
The Association has also had quite a number of membership enquiries (and a few new members) over the past month, some of these received to my email address, as well as the usual bulk of emails from a variety of people in various fields and with varying interests in tarot. Having returned from a couple of weeks in Switzerland - for a work-related conference - (and other places), I still am a little behind in replying to some emails... and the older ones seem to be pushed down in my list of replies rather than in attending to them before the newest ones... I write this, though suspect that by the time this is read, I should have caught up on the back-log.
benefits
In terms of the Association, and given some of the general enquiries about membership benefits, there are really only two: discounts to our own publications and from a small number of places (including the TS Bookshop in Melbourne and TarotGarden online); and the support your membership is giving to our collective undertakings. Also, as a member you may also request to be listed in the member’s online list and also request your own page, and these may be of additional benefit. For many of us, however, it remains the support that our membership has given to being able to organise the International Conference a few years ago, the publication of Tarot Symbolism and the Story of the Waite-Smith Tarot, and the casting of the bronze International Tarot Award, as well as, of course, our websites and Newsletter, each of which has only been made possible by individual contributions and ongoing membership.
Incidentally, issue 3 of Taros is in the pipeline... so more news about that very soon...
Courses and Dissertation page
Thankyou to those who pointed out a couple of omissions from our new Dissertation and University courses page. I’m sure that others have yet to be included! If anyone has access to abstracts for the two dissertations for which this is still missing, I would welcome a copy.
> association.tarotstudies.org/courses.html
Until next month!
Jean-Michel David
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Support the ATS
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Membership and donations
The Association for Tarot Studies undertakes various projects, supported in part by donations and Membership subscriptions.
If you would like assist, please consider either joining the ATS or making a small donation - it all helps! |
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ATS Books
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The Story
of the Waite-Smith Tarot
by K. Frank Jensen
Frank Jensen has long been amongst the key players
in presenting information on the development of this
important deck in the history of Tarot. During the
second half of the 20th century, sales of this deck
surpassed all others.
We now have the opportunity to read on this deck's
history during its key phases during the past 100
years.
Whether a enthusiast for this deck or not, this
will become a classic in manuscripts that focus openly
on important developments. A welcome addition that
the Association for Tarot Studies is proud
to be able to present.
> Learn
more about The Story of the Waite-Smith Tarot |
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Tarot Symbolism
by Robert
O'Neill
The Association for Tarot Studies is delighted in
being able to present Bob O’Neill’s important
Tarot Symbolism.
> Learn
more about Tarot Symbolism |
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ATS Journal
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Taros - the
Journal for Tarot Studies
Issue 1 • 2006 of Taros,
the annual Journal for Tarot Studies,
is available online, with issue 2 in preparation.
Submissions for the 2008 issue of the Journal
will soon be sought.
> Learn
more about the Taros |
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Tarotpedia
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The Online Encyclopedia
of Tarot
With already over 800 members and over 1000 pages
of content, Tarotpedia is fast becoming one of
the most developed online resource for tarot.
As a growing resource, Tarotpedia reflects its
active community, and of course its longevity.
By becoming a member, you can assist in the growth
and development of the site.
Whether reading through and alerting omissions,
making suggestions, or contributing directly
to the pages, participation is what will make
this Online Encyclopaedia of Tarot a resource
treasured by all.
> Visit
Tarotpedia.com
> Learn
more about Tarotpedia
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Tarot Resources
Tarot Cafe
We encourage Tarot enthusiasts world-wide to meet
at informal get-togethers to discuss all things Tarot.
The Association
for Tarot Studies hosts and supports a number of Tarot
Café style
meetings where members and non-members who either share
a passion or are curious about tarot meet on a regular
basis.
> Tarot
Café
Tarot Conferences
Conferences and events have become regular occurances throughout
the western world, with numerous occasions to participate
in these in Australasia, Europe and North America.
> Tarot Conferences
Tarot Decks
Without tarot decks, there would be no tarot!
Various deck designers and commentators have presented a
wealth of information that is available online and in a
variety of publications.
> Tarot Decks
Tarot Forums
Tarot Forums have become the dominant form for discussions
across the world, and tarot is no exception. Hundreds exist
take various forms in terms of e.lists, e.groups, and full
bulletin boards. Only a tiny number are listed. Please note
that the Association has decided to support these, rather
than add to the range.
> Tarot Forums
Tarot Organisations
Associations exist in many parts of the world, with most
having membership that cross national boundaries. Each
tarot association or society has its own orientation.
> Tarot
Associations
Tarot History
Without a sense of tarot's history, many claims are inaccurately
repeated. One of the best sources for an overview of tarot's
history is Tarotpedia's entry. Even its entry, however, is
dependant on the research of numerous others.
> Tarot History |
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