The Library of Questions: Unconventional Tarot Spreads and Journaling Prompts

by Lida Pavlova, Khvost Sennikov (Illustrator)

This book is full of questions.
Some of them are simple.
Some are unusual, weird, sinister even.
Some are woven into fictional context, they live inside little stories and tales.
There are 123 of ‘question sets’ in this imaginary library. You can use them as Tarot or oracle spreads and have readings with the deck of your choosing. Or, you can journal with them, using the questions as your prompts.
Whatever it is you want right now, you can just ask. This book offers you the tools, so you can stop asking for miracles—and start asking about them.

About the Author
Lida Pavlova has devoted most of her life to the study and practice of magic and witchcraft, turning her passion into a full-time vocation over 15 years ago. She is the creator of several distinctive tarot and oracle decks, including Bird King Tarot, Ominous Oracle, PHRÖG TAROT, and The Green Tarot. Known for her poetic and unconventional tarot spreads, Lida shares her work with a vibrant community of over 650,000 followers on Instagram (page @lidapavlova_magic). Originally from Russia and now living in Serbia with her family, this is her first book published in English.

About the Illustrator
Ivan Sennikov, also known as Khvost, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends paper collage, digital art, street art, conceptual expression, memes, and AI-generated imagery. His creations—often infused with liminal and weirdcore aesthetics—are dedicated to wizards, magical beings, and the unseen corners of reality. Ivan’s art regularly trends on Pinterest, reaching millions of viewers each month. For this book, he created dozens of illustrations, including the cover and layout design, using AI as part of his creative toolkit. Instagram @khvost.art

Genres: Tarot, Nonfiction, Reference, Witchcraft

194 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2025

Reviews

[Alex Shine]

Really fun and unique tarot spreads!

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Library of Questions is a compilation of unconventional Tarot spreads and journaling prompts that feel like keys to deeper self-connection. I love that Lida reminds us we can use Oracle cards or even just images—we’re invited to read in our own way, with our own magic. I used my Goddesses, Gods & Guardians deck from Sophie Bashford for mine.

Tonight, I tried the Magical Being spread. I had been feeling a little off—physically unwell and ungrounded—and this reading helped gently center me. I felt held, softened. And so thankful.

The book has so many spreads to explore: magical, practical, seasonal, and self-care. I’ve bookmarked a few already, but I might also just open a page at random and let that moment lead. That’s the beauty of this book—it invites you to be open to, and trust in magic.

💬 Favorite Quote:
“What do we want even more than answers? Magic.”

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this is not the sort of book that you actually finish, is more one you consult frequently. But I did finish the introductions and I’ve been doing a random spread daily.
Lida’s approach to both magic and divination has got to be one of my favorites, an one where I can strongly relate too. I find her spreads fascinating, engaging and fun — and also, genuinely useful.
I loved the introductions. It’s a great reflections on why do we need questions, and how we always got the answers, even if we don’t know them yet.

[ABCme · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quirky, original, accessible, easy to follow, fun to play. My new bestie.

[Annette Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an innovative and creative book of Tarot spreads. I love the imaginative questions and the fresh take on Tarot. The book could be used for journal prompts. Lovely book.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reference this book constantly for spread ideas. there's something for any occasion, any day, any feelings.

[Louisa Mackay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading through the questions and will return to them as needed. Thank you, Lida, for being.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Roberta said in her review, this is not the sort of book one finishes, but dips into again and again.

And I certainly shall. This is one of my favorite Tarot books I have run across in a long, long time (thank you to Jaymi Elford for the recommendation). I love the questions and most of all, the assumptions behind the questions: that we don't pry into the business of anyone not seated with us, that we look more deeply into the matters that concern us, and that we interact with the cards as if they are allies and wisdom whisperers that are willing to work with us, from exactly where we are.

Outstanding and highly recommended.

[Mara · Rating 2 out of 5]

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