Forbidden Fruit in Tarot

The book explores the most intimate and natural sphere of life - sexuality. Artistic, psychological, religious, and natural parallels allow tracing the spread and impact of this theme on the development of human society. In works of art, painting, and... literature, there are astonishingly precise allegories of human bodily and spiritual experiences. The theme of sex is also reflected in Tarot - a system that has been shaped over centuries and continues to resonate with relevant meanings today. An examination of several Tarot decks from different creation periods is conducted to demonstrate the unique qualities of human sexuality, its possibilities, and its influence on mental, spiritual, cognitive, and physical states.