Rachel Pollack (1945–2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern tarot. Her bestselling book Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the “Bible of Tarot.” She was also a great influence upon the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities, as well as being a trailblazer within the transgender community.A master of many genres, Pollack is renowned for her run of issues #64–87 of Doom Patrol (Vertigo Comics), where she created the first transgender superhero. A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, her other books include A Walk through the Forest of Souls, Unquenchable Fire, Godmother Night, and The Fissure King. She was the creator of the Shining Tribe Tarot and wrote the guidebooks for numerous other decks, including The Vertigo Tarot and Salvador Dali’s Tarot. Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.

“Rachel Pollack’s scholarship is both deep and broad. Yet more impressive is her original thought, as well as her fearlessness in following the breadcrumbs through the winding woods of our souls. A Walk through the Forest of Souls is the most interesting and transformative Tarot book I’ve ever read.”—Ellen Lorenzi-Prince, creator of Dark Goddess Tarot, Greek Goddess Tarot, and Tarot of the Crone“Perhaps Rachel Pollack’s best work yet, A Walk through the Forest of Souls will be heralded as a landmark moment in the philosophical explorations of the Tarot. This book inspires your personal journey to answer life’s biggest and hardest questions. Each chapter’s thought-explorations will expand your mind. Integrating Kabbalist thought, myth, and folklore, A Walk through the Forest of Souls is meditation, nourishment, and written for the reader who is ready to receive truths about human existence. A must-read for both the inquisitive newcomer and the seasoned practitioner.”—Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot“A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening is a love letter to all who feel drawn to the mystery of tarot. Pollack’s mastery of her craft is evident in the way she seamlessly weaves together art, history, religion, science, psychology, and magic to create a tapestry that prompts readers to question their assumptions about themselves, tarot, the nature of God, and time itself. Pollack’s guidance and curiosity-prompting questions make this book a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of tarot. Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader or just getting started, this book is sure to provide a rich and rewarding tarot awakening.”—Jenna Matlin, author of Will You Give Me a Reading?“A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening will pull you in from the start, turn you around, challenge your assumptions, and have you looking at the cards with new eyes. It’s one of those books you’ll want to read again and again because each time you do, you’ll walk away with another Tarot epiphany. A must-have for every serious Tarot reader.” —Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked—Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading    “This is a must-have book for any serious (and seriously playful) student of tarot. While there are lots of great books that teach tarot card meanings—and Rachel Pollack has written some of the best of them—Pollack’s A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening will take you deep into the meaning of tarot itself. And while the book draws on the wisdom of many spiritual traditions, it is Pollack’s ability to make seemingly complex Kabbalistic concepts simple and relatable that will enable the reader to connect with the deepest wisdom of their soul, the tarot, and the universe itself.”—Mark Horn, author of Tarot and the Gates of Light: A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation“A Walk through the Forest of Souls may be Rachel Pollack’s best book yet—full of fascinating insights and valuable knowledge, presented with clarity, humor, and stunning new directions to guide us through our journey. Every aspect of this book yields rich treasure. Rachel is generous and engaging; sharing the discoveries of her lifetime of study and practice in this ‘forest’ is a priceless, gorgeous gift to Tarot enthusiasts from eager beginners to well-seasoned travelers.”—Thalassa, founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium (SF BATS)  “A Walk through the Forest of Souls is a master work by one of the great thinkers of our time. I’ve taught Tarot with Rachel Pollack for over thirty years and deeply admire the wisdom and knowledge she brings to the cards. Of all her books, I love this one the most.”—Mary K. Greer, author of Archetypal Tarot and Tarot for Your Self“The beauty of A Walk through the Forest of Souls is that it addresses the possibility of asking the impossible questions. No one can trump Rachel Pollack when she demonstrates just how we can have an infinite conversation with the cards. In her hands, the cards move from the intangible symbol to the concrete manifestation of a solution that is always anchored in astonishment. We go, ‘aha’, and that’s where the magic is.”—Camelia Elias, PhD, director of studies at Aradia Academy and editor-in-chief at EyeCorner Press

Rachel Pollack (1945–2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern tarot. Her bestselling book Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the “Bible of Tarot.” She was also a great influence upon the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities, as well as being a trailblazer within the transgender community.A master of many genres, Pollack is renowned for her run of issues #64–87 of Doom Patrol (Vertigo Comics), where she created the first transgender superhero. A prolific author of both fiction and nonfiction, her other books include A Walk through the Forest of Souls, Unquenchable Fire, Godmother Night, and The Fissure King. She was the creator of the Shining Tribe Tarot and wrote the guidebooks for numerous other decks, including The Vertigo Tarot and Salvador Dali’s Tarot. Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.

“Rachel Pollack’s scholarship is both deep and broad. Yet more impressive is her original thought, as well as her fearlessness in following the breadcrumbs through the winding woods of our souls. A Walk through the Forest of Souls is the most interesting and transformative Tarot book I’ve ever read.”—Ellen Lorenzi-Prince, creator of Dark Goddess Tarot, Greek Goddess Tarot, and Tarot of the Crone“Perhaps Rachel Pollack’s best work yet, A Walk through the Forest of Souls will be heralded as a landmark moment in the philosophical explorations of the Tarot. This book inspires your personal journey to answer life’s biggest and hardest questions. Each chapter’s thought-explorations will expand your mind. Integrating Kabbalist thought, myth, and folklore, A Walk through the Forest of Souls is meditation, nourishment, and written for the reader who is ready to receive truths about human existence. A must-read for both the inquisitive newcomer and the seasoned practitioner.”—Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot“A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening is a love letter to all who feel drawn to the mystery of tarot. Pollack’s mastery of her craft is evident in the way she seamlessly weaves together art, history, religion, science, psychology, and magic to create a tapestry that prompts readers to question their assumptions about themselves, tarot, the nature of God, and time itself. Pollack’s guidance and curiosity-prompting questions make this book a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of tarot. Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader or just getting started, this book is sure to provide a rich and rewarding tarot awakening.”—Jenna Matlin, author of Will You Give Me a Reading?“A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening will pull you in from the start, turn you around, challenge your assumptions, and have you looking at the cards with new eyes. It’s one of those books you’ll want to read again and again because each time you do, you’ll walk away with another Tarot epiphany. A must-have for every serious Tarot reader.” —Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked—Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading    “This is a must-have book for any serious (and seriously playful) student of tarot. While there are lots of great books that teach tarot card meanings—and Rachel Pollack has written some of the best of them—Pollack’s A Walk through the Forest of Souls: A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening will take you deep into the meaning of tarot itself. And while the book draws on the wisdom of many spiritual traditions, it is Pollack’s ability to make seemingly complex Kabbalistic concepts simple and relatable that will enable the reader to connect with the deepest wisdom of their soul, the tarot, and the universe itself.”—Mark Horn, author of Tarot and the Gates of Light: A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation“A Walk through the Forest of Souls may be Rachel Pollack’s best book yet—full of fascinating insights and valuable knowledge, presented with clarity, humor, and stunning new directions to guide us through our journey. Every aspect of this book yields rich treasure. Rachel is generous and engaging; sharing the discoveries of her lifetime of study and practice in this ‘forest’ is a priceless, gorgeous gift to Tarot enthusiasts from eager beginners to well-seasoned travelers.”—Thalassa, founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium (SF BATS)  “A Walk through the Forest of Souls is a master work by one of the great thinkers of our time. I’ve taught Tarot with Rachel Pollack for over thirty years and deeply admire the wisdom and knowledge she brings to the cards. Of all her books, I love this one the most.”—Mary K. Greer, author of Archetypal Tarot and Tarot for Your Self“The beauty of A Walk through the Forest of Souls is that it addresses the possibility of asking the impossible questions. No one can trump Rachel Pollack when she demonstrates just how we can have an infinite conversation with the cards. In her hands, the cards move from the intangible symbol to the concrete manifestation of a solution that is always anchored in astonishment. We go, ‘aha’, and that’s where the magic is.”—Camelia Elias, PhD, director of studies at Aradia Academy and editor-in-chief at EyeCorner Press