"An in-depth analysis of the Tarot, examining all aspects of the cards - their origins, symbolism, psychological resonances and historical, mythological and esoteric background, including instructions on how to give readings." --

Jennifer Mazdan, survivor of a wrecked marriage and the Revolution, worries about work, companionship, money. She listens to the Tellers repeat the tales of the Founders -- people like Rebecca Rainbow, Jonathan Mask of Wisdom and Li Ku Unquenchable Fire -- wondering about her place in the new order. Then strange things start to happen to her. There are omens and a divine messenger, she finds herself pregnant from a dream not listed in any of the dream...