Author Archives: robertmplace

The Tarot of Marseille is not the name of an individual deck of cards. The name refers to a style of Tarot decks that originated in France. The earliest existing example is The Jean Noblet Tarot. published in Paris, circa 1650. Tarot … Continue reading →

These have just arrived: Only $10 each plus $4 shipping in the US, $11 for Canada, and $20 international . To order email me at: alchemicaltarot@aol.com

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Since its creation in Germany in1846, the Lenormand oracle deck, originally known as the Petit Le Normand, has enjoyed continuous popularity in Europe, and recently the deck has drawn the attention of American card readers. By now, most people who … Continue reading →

The Buddha Weekly Interview with Robert M Place This is the Tower card from my Buddha Tarot that is being republished by Schiffer Books and will be out in the Spring of 2021

For the last year, I have been answering questions about art, the Tarot, and other subjects, on a question and answer website called Quora.  I have noticed that there have been numerous questions posted about the Tarot that are related, … Continue reading →

The pen and ink drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), depicting a man fitting his body into a circle and a square by adjusting the position of his arms and legs, is undoubtedly the most famous drawing in the world. … Continue reading →