Book Review-Stars, Cards, and Stones: Exploring Cosmic Connections between Astrology, Tarot and Runestones by Kooch N. Daniels, MA

Book Review

Stars, Cards, and Stones: Exploring Cosmic Connections between Astrology, Tarot and Runestones

By Kooch N. Daniels, MA

Publisher: Red Feather Mind Body Spirit

192 Page Hardcover

Release Date: December 17, 2024

Stars, Cards, and Stones is a beautifully designed and illustrated hardcover book that discusses the three most popular divination methods: Astrology, Tarot and the Elder Futhark Runes. Anyone looking to learn the basics of Astrology, and combine that information with Tarot and Rune wisdom, combining them for a unique and in-depth reading, either for oneself or for others. The author starts by examining basics of Astrology, the Zodiac, and the Planets, which is built upon in the following sections concerning the Runes and Tarot.

The author presents her unique style of reading, combining one Planet/Zodiac, one Rune, and one Tarot card. These readings can be tapped for any multitude of reasons, from the most mundane and silly, to the most serious of issues. While I personally don’t practice this form of divination, as I believe it muddies the waters too much, those who are newer to divination may find it to be refreshing, allowing for a more intuitive approach, while still learning the basics and “book meanings” of the cards, stones, etc. Towards the end of the book, everything is tied together and spreads, ideas and examples are given. The sections covering the Runes and Tarot are fairly in-depth, with enough material for even more intermediate readers to sink their teeth into.

I chose this book out of curiosity and I have to say, it’s interesting, but just not for me. I don’t like combining runes and astrology, it’s never worked well for me. As a matter of fact, I would argue that Astrology readings are more of a stand-alone type of reading, whereas Tarot and Runes can play off one another and provide a pretty clear picture of the situation. That said, this is a great book for the beginning diviner, with interests in multiple systems of divination. If you or someone you know or care about has been looking to learn divination, and has an interest in these three systems specifically, I would highly recommend this book. I don’t have any major critiques, this book just wasn’t for me. I give it a 4/5 pentagram rating.

Kooch N. Daniels, MA is a lover of sacred mysteries and ancient oracles. She is a lifelong intuitive and has given many thousands of readings to others. She has studied transpersonal psychology, mystical spirituality and oracular traditions to develop her systems of divination. She is the author of several books, the most recent being the Mystic Spirit Tarot Playbook. You can visit her at www.mysticsecrets.net

 

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Author Bio:

The Modern Merlin has been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Wytch, Sorcerer, Cannabis Wytch, Poison Wytch, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician, Occultist, Seer and Soothsayer for over 15 years. He venerates and casts magick with deities and spirits from many pantheons, including those from Ancient Greece, Rome, Celtic Lands, Norse & Germanic Lands, Khemet (Ancient Egypt) and others, as well as numerous spirit allies, ancestors, and even Saints, Angels and Demons! He has experience practicing both the Left and Right Hand Paths, working with both hands as needed. He practices Necromancy as well as Traditional Witchcraft, Ceremonial Magick, Grimoire Magick and Natural Magick, as well as Occultism in general. He incorporates all of these different practices into a personal system that’s ever evolving as he continues to grow and learn as a person as well as a Sorcerer & Occultist. He also studies and practices Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination such as Runes, Palmistry and Ogham. He has also been investigating the paranormal for over 10 years and has a keen interest in researching various mythologies, cosmologies and folklore from around the world. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns, including The Modern Merlin’s Corner, Entheogens for the New Gen, Stellium, and Scary, Strange and Mythical Encounters. He gives readings and other spiritual services on his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!