Description
This illustrated companion book to Chrysalis Tarot explores the spiritual journey of self-discovery and transformation that leads to higher consciousness. Part I examines the magic and energy of the Otherworld that guides you on this journey. Each of the five chapters focuses on a character from the Chrysalis Tarot illustrated with an original sketch by Holly Sierra. Toney Brooks relates wisdom from New Physics, the Collective Unconscious, archetypes, healing, and chakra work.
Part Two of this book expands on the interpretations of the 78 cards. In addition to Toney’s insightful descriptions, Holly shares the inspirations for her Chrysalis Tarot artwork and presents her original black and white sketches for each card.
Chrysalis Tarot was the winner of:
American Tarot Association Award for Best Tarot Book
Tarosophist Award for Best New Deck of the Year Voted by Tarot Professionals Worldwide
COVR Award for Best Tarot Deck of the Year Voted by Coalition of Visionary Resources
Product Details:
ISBN# 9781572817982
Publisher: US Games, Inc., Published: February 2016
Size: 5 x 1 x 7 inches, Weight: 0.70 Lbs.
Author – R. Toney Brooks, PH. D.
Award-winning author, metaphysician and former broadcast executive Toney Brooks was born and raised in Alabama and now resides in the U.S. Heartland. He also lived in Cornwall, UK, where he published a book about the prophesied return of King Arthur.
His academic interests include spirituality, mysticism, consciousness studies, cosmology, unified physics and anomalous psychology. He holds a PhD in Metaphysical Cultural Anthropology and is a Certified Spiritual Counselor (CSC).
Brooks is also a Delegate of Unified Physics at the Resonance Academy.
Illustrator
Holly Sierra
Holly Sierra’s illustrations speak of that which is visually enchanting with particular attention to decorative, mystical, historical and multicultural themes. Aside from a penchant for detail, the defining aspect of her work is her ability to combine her brand of realism with folk art and decorative fantasy elements. Were you to wander inside, you’d find Holly’s studio full of tributes to her interests ~ The Green Man, A Myriad of
Gorgeous Goddesses, Indian Tapestries, Sun Faces, Icons, Ancient Runes, Mosaics, African and Asian masks, A Medicine Wheel, Southwestern Artifacts, Celtic Castings, Incense Ablaze and hundreds of BOOKS! (Books on everything from the ancient world to elaborate herb gardens) As well, one might hear the melancholy strains of an old Irish Love song or Loreena McKennitt’s music playing softly in the background.
Holly Sierra now makes her home in colorful Sedona, Arizona and finds the area very inspirational to her new work. Starts with scenery that makes your heart leap…Sedona is nestled amidst a geological wonderland. Multi-hued stone formations rise upwards from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes hourly with the light.
Holly received her fine arts education at SUNY Purchase in New York. The next six years found her working and living in Asia; Amongst the countries that influenced her most were: Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China and the Philippines. As well, she visited and loved much of Europe with special attention to Ireland and England. Holly later returned from Asia to pursue a career as a Children’s Book Illustrator in the states.
Editorial Reviews:
“This is a well written companion book that will truly deepen your experience with the Chrysalis Tarot. I recommend it to everyone who already owns the deck as it will add so much to your spiritual journey.” — Attune Magazine
“The Chrysalis Tarot Book by Toney Brooks and Holly Sierra is a must-have for reading with the Chrysalis Tarot, truly one of the most magnificent decks conceived in our time. I have absorbed each page with delight. From the mythical storytelling to the explanatory power of the Book, every turn brings new revelatory insights. What a superb endeavor by Brooks and Sierra!” — Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot
“The Chrysalis Tarot Book expands upon the interpretations, symbols, and ancestral energies of the 78 Chrysalis Tarot cards. In times of uncertainty, we look for clues and cosmic bread crumbs. The stories and characters in Chrysalis come alive to offer us healing and greater understanding of the threads that connect us throughout time.” — Maggie Lukowski, Maggie Moon Tarot
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