This book is an exploration and examination of the Major Arcana of the Tarot, as experienced and understood by the author, Steve Hounsome. In the ten years since he published the first in this three volume series, Steve has undertaken his own 'Seekers Quest' and here he presents this unique view of the Major Arcana. In what is at times a highly personal account of his experience with the energy of the cards, Steve demonstrates how the energy or power of each of the cards can be used in a therapeutic way to promote healing and development of the self. For those working as professional Tarot readers this book can be an invaluable aid, but as Steve himself found, this must first be done within you. This book shows you how. Volume 3 of the Tarot Therapy series will explore the energy of the Minor Arcana.
About the Author: Steve has had articles published in many magazines, on a variety of the subjects he works in. These include Positive Health and Pagan Dawn, as well as many of the smaller titles produced in the Pagan and holistic communities. Steve has appeared on TV, twice alongside Derek Acorah on Granada TV's show 'Psychic Livetime' and acted as examiner on the Living TV series 'Jane Goldman Investigates', overseeing the work of Michelle Knight who taught the Tarot to Jane. Steve acted as advisor and consultant for the New World 'Music of the Tarot' CD, for which he also wrote the accompanying booklet. Steve has had four books published in addition to his ebooks- * Taming the Wolf: Full Moon Meditation * Practical Meditation * Practical Spirituality * Tarot Therapy Vol. 1: Tarot for the New Millenium Steve also plans to produce his own Tarot deck and a major new course and workbook, called 'Sacred Living'. Steve has taught in person across the South of England and by distance learning internationally. Apart from his own private events, Steve has taught at Adult Education Centres in Hampshire and was tutor of the 2-year Tarot course at the prestigious 'Isle of Avalon Foundation' in Glastonbury, Somerset. Steve has tested and trained psychic readers for some of the leading telephone psychic companies in the UK, working across the world. Steve is now a member of the following organisations - * Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (Steve acts as mentor for those following their training programme) * Tarot Association of the British Isles * British Astrologers and Psychics Society * Tarot Professionals Though a member of these Groups, Steve's approach to spirituality is an eclectic one, as he feels that every path has something to offer. He reads widely on spiritual subjects and incorporates what he learns into his teaching, in its various forms. Steve feels that a sense of the sacred for each individual is vital to the maintenance of health and well-being and for the fulfillment of our potential and development. More personally, Steve has a deep love of many forms of music, runs long-distance and cycles. He follows his own programme of yoga and chi kung. He enjoys visiting sacred and natural sites and watching football, remaining loyal to his origins by supporting his home-town team, Brighton & Hove Albion. He is the father of two children, Dakota and Amber.