"Most tarot guidebooks and card interpretations adhere to established perspectives that are heavily influenced by Christianity and other standardized--and often binary--concepts of the universe. This book offers the perspectives of the outsiders, the outcasts, the marginalized, the nonconforming, and others who live on the fringes of what society labels as "civilized," "acceptable," or "canon." Cards with a negative reputation, like the Tower or the Devil, acquire completely new layers of meaning that have extensive and relevant shadow work applications. It's the chaos, subversion, and alchemy of the self in the left hand path of tarot that challenges social norms and leads you to explore the deepest parts of your soul"-- Provided by publisher