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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...

 

  
     
 
     
 
     
 

News

Noblet Fool

Fou from the Jean Noblet 1650 Tarot - the deck is available re-freshed from Jean-Claude Flornoy at tarot-history.com

  

July 2008

Taros - the Journal for Tarot Studies

Finally! Taros - The Journal for Tarot Studies begins its transition to print form with print-on-demand technology at Lulu.com. It’s been some time in the making, and a few minor hurddles as the volumes had to be re-set from scratch to meet the size options available, and at last here we are, with Volume 1, the 2006 issue, now available via our journal page:
> journal.html

Volumes 2 (2007) and 3 (still being edited) will follow over the ensuing months. Please note that we are also in the process of re-organising that section of our website, so expect to see some changes therein in the near future.

upcoming events

Remember also to check our pages for upcoming events. Next month are two listed Australian-based events: a central Australian trip with Rachel Pollack and Linda Marson; and the University of Queensland Conference on ‘Alternative Expressions of the Numinous’. As I’ll be at the latter, I look forward to meeting others who will similarly be attending:
> events.html

Mentioning Rachel Pollack, this month Rachel is again in Australia not only for the forthcoming event listed above, but also running various workshops in Brisbane and Sydney, and next month in Melbourne and Adelaide. If interested, check out the Guild’s site.

Publications

With regards to our book publications, we are nearing the end of our Robert O’Neill print-run, and intend on making the next run available from Lulu.com. This will again require some major editing work for the formats to match, but expect to have it ready for the end of this year (now that I have finally managed their formatting). In the meantime, of course, copies remain at this stage available.

As do copies of Frank Jensen’s outstanding work on the Waite-Smith Tarot.
>books.html

Also...

In this month's issue of the Newsletter, I take the opportunity to look at a direction of development for tarot I sense is in the making, yet for which I remain but a distant observer. Time will of course be the teller as to what emerges, yet this also allows me an opening to present in a forthcoming Newsletter what various people have asked of me for some time: how the I-Ching can weave itself into the pip cards... but more on that anon.

If in Melbourne, drop in at Tarot Café on the first Saturday of each month. If not, I look forward to possibly meeting many of you in other places along various mutual travels.

Jean-Michel David
 
     

     
 

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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!
 
     

     
 

ATS Newsletter

 

issue #65 - Whither directing your course?

Jean-Michel David reflects briefly on tarot's past development and looks ahead to a possible important development for tarot as it heads eastwards.

 

(PDF edition approx. 655KB)

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ATS Books

Frank Jensen The Story of the Waite-Smith Tarot Deck

  

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



Tarot Symbolism by Robert O'Neill

  

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.

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ATS Journal

Taros - the Journal for Tarot Studies

  

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

 
     

     
 

Tarotpedia

 

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
 
     
 

The Tower - Jacques Vieville Tarot

     
 

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