Way of the Horse: Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery - A Book of Exploration and 40 Cards | 
 enlarge | Author: Linda Kohanov
Creator: Kim Mcelroy
Publisher: New World Library
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 27074
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 292
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.9
ISBN: 1577315138
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.3242
EAN: 9781577315131
ASIN: 1577315138
Publication Date: September 28, 2007
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Book Description
From Linda Kohanov, bestselling author of The Tao of Equus, and equine artist Kim McElroy comes this profound book-and-card kit for exploring our sacred connection with horses in an entirely new way. This wisdom-filled kit includes both a powerful new book by Kohanov and a beautiful forty-card divination deck to help readers access hidden equine wisdom. In each chapter, Kohanov explores key concepts surrounding McElroy's corresponding image, leading readers on a journey of discovery and exploration. The book reveals the practical meaning behind horse behavior as well as the powerful symbolic and spiritual significance of these amazing animals. Sure to interest anyone fascinated by horses, Way of the Horse offers profound insights into the human-equine relationship.
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For the love of horses and healing. July 23, 2008
This is an awesome book with beautifuly illustrated cards, all with horses. If you love horses and want to investigate some ideas about healing yourself and get insight into yourself this is a must have. I love it!
Way of the Horse:Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery March 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent tool that I use in Psychotherapy. You do not have to enjoy horses to use the 40 beautifully illistrated cards and explore the short chapter associated with the card. I have used it in career counseling as well as groups for people with conflictual self and relationships. This book has also assisted me in discovering what"gifts" that I bring in my life as well as what "challenges" I may have within me. This book is in a nicely done case in order to keep everything together. It is highly recommended as a reference tool for self or others. I have had all my friends pick their cards and I copied the pages for them to refer back to. I have now purchased as many books as I can find from this author and I will continue to explore her scope of self discovery using the horse as our guide.
 An option for readers February 18, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
These cards and the book make a great option for Tarot readers who want to branch out into different forms of reading for clients that are turned off by the old witchy reputation of the traditional tarot. The archetypes are well thought out. I have yet to master the different meanings and it will take study but I really welcome it. Many people are more open to horses than they are to other people!
Beautiful cards for reflection December 27, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I ordered these cards because I was planning to buy a set for a friend who is a horse-lover. This is not a traditional tarot deck, but instead a deck defining different aspects of life and offering a unique lens for looking at these aspects. There isn't any skill involved in using these cards (just pick a card in the morning or lay out 3 if asking a particular question) but they seem to offer insights at first use. The first question I asked this deck involved a relationship and I pulled card 6, "Rivalry" which described two people in a partnership wanting to dominate when it could be a more cordial relationship. I was able to discuss this insight with my partner. This deck lends itself to meditation, and is definitely the kind of deck you can use for deeper insights about a situation. It is not the kind of deck for "yes or no" answers. Also, the explanatory chapters on each card goes for several pages so be prepared to sit and read a while when you pull your card, as there are no quick answers in this deck. The book makes interesting reading on its own. The cards are beautifully drawn and perfect for any horse lover. If you want a deck of "wisdom" cards to look at daily, these are very suitable. There is so much wisdom to be drawn from horses, and with evocative cards such as "Kairos," "Merlin's Spirit," "Keeper of the Mysteries," "Maste of Sadness," and others, these cards and book allow a deeper look at any issue you might be facing. These cards will not tell you what to do. They will give you a new view of your situation with alot of food for thought.
Versatile deck for divination or personal growth December 26, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been using tarot and other non-tarot card decks for over 20 years, both to answer burning questions and to learn more about myself. This deck, beautifully illustrated, succeeds marvelously at both! The only complaints that I might have about this product, are:
1) that the cards are a bit thin and I'm not sure how well they will hold up to being handled and shuffled over years-worth of use (one of my cards came a bit wrinkled straight out of the box), and
2) there could stand to be more card layouts in the book- this won't phase an experienced card reader like me, who can use layouts from other decks and systems, but might limit a beginner who is just starting to learn how to use cards for the first time (you can make up your own spreads by drawing a diagram in the shape that you want, assigning numbers to each space- usually the same order to lay them down and later read/interpret each card, and give each card position its own meaning).
All in all, I highly recommend this deck/book set for both experienced card users and beginners to this form of information seeking. The book is well-written and even has an index to help you find your way around. Another way the cards can be read is without the book and purely with your own intuition, seeing how each card makes you feel and trusting the first thing that comes to mind when focusing on the picture. Let the colors, images, artistic style, and symbolism speak to you and realize there is no right or wrong way to do a reading. Trust yourself, relax, focus on your intent or question, and then have fun! "Past, Present, Future" is a favorite spread of mine, and I'm sure you will, over time, become partial to your own. There is much to be learned from this deck, the accompanying book, and, of course, from horses themselves. Enjoy!
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