Soul Journey through the Tarot

“A syncretic synthesis of sources ranging from Kabbalah and Vedic philosophy to Gestalt therapy and Bach Flower Remedies—John Sandbach’s exploration of the tarot is a multidimensional field guide to higher states of consciousness that will aid anyone embarking on a journey of self-discovery.”

“This book contains so many gifts. For starters, it showcases both deep subject knowledge and John’s quicksilver way of weaving facts and insights across different fields. His love of poetry, music, and visual art is also here. His deep connection with the cosmic and elemental realms also shines through. Most charmingly of all, the text is peppered with very playful yet nonetheless practical advice for how to work with the tarot and its lessons in everyday life. For who else but John would think of creating essences out of imaginal or theoretical flowers?”

“John Sandbach delves into the intricate realm of decoding symbolism and esoteric practices, ensuring that readers do not overlook even the most subtle aspects of richness and depth of insight. A captivating and enlightening synthesis of interpretations and a testament to his thoroughness, extensive research, insight, sensibility, authenticity, and innovation, this book opens up a gateway to a unique new perspective. The quest to gain insight from esoteric practices is not only approached as a set of rituals with a remedial effect on one’s soul but also proposed and reviewed as a tool for understanding ourselves and the world around us.”

“This book is an alchemical fire itself that can ignite your creative imagination to practice and deepen inner work. It is dynamic and alive, because how you interact with the content of each card, portrayed from many different aspects, can open the door to infinite meaning—making for your self-understanding. This is not a fortune-telling pseudo New Age book. Sandbach’s insights in this book are both traditional and unconventional, because they are multidimensional. Each symbol will lead you to both answers and questions with childlike wonder and old sage-like reverie.”

“An instant classic that will be returned to over and over again. The illustrations of the cards are beautiful and have a timeless quality about them. All of time and every human condition is contained within this book and its images. From the beginning you know you are in the hands of a master who will take you deeper into the tarot with the Kabbalah, numerology, and the exciting Language of Space.”

“I was fortunate to study the tarot with John Sandbach forty years ago, using his personal and learned methodology. It was quite the journey. John’s approach to understanding this historic and remarkable system of occult knowledge is, quite simply, superior to any other that I have encountered in years of spiritual learning. It is way beyond fortune-telling; it is a pathway to the sacred, enabling one to encounter their very soul. I reread his book regularly, as it is a ready aid for personal growth in these difficult times. I shall be forever grateful that John continues to share his learning.”

“Soul Journey through the Tarot works on subtle levels in magical, mystical ways. The author invites readers to absorb his ideas into their being as if they were poetry. Open-minded aspirants on diverse spiritual paths will gain rich reward from dedicated study of the deep wisdom contained in this one-of-akind book. For tarot neophytes there’s a treasure trove of profound information to set them firmly on the right path, while more advanced practitioners will gain fresh insights. Students of numerology and astrology will also discover provocative new ideas that will illuminate their practice.”

“What Joseph Campbell constructed for mythology, John Sandbach composes for the metaphysical: a harmonic illumination of the astral orchestra. More than a mere reference book, John provides a poetic key to a profound exploration of esoteric mechanisms. This book is a voyage into the subconscious cocoon, where an evolution of conceptual traditions emerges, bright and wonderful.”