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Tarot: A Beginners Guide
This clear introduction to the ancient arts of tarot gives beginners all the information needed to start learning more about themselves and others through the cards. Advice is given on what sort to buy, where to get them and how to use them. Fully illustrated in colour, each chapter concentrates on a different aspect of the craft, explaining all the meanings and possible interpretations, and ends with a short practice section. The final chapter gives a sample reading and the most popular spreads currently in use. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on the positive aspects of tarot and using the cards as a tool for gaining self-knowledge, while exploring the present and future possibilities.
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130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2014
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July 21, 2018
Tarot: A Beginners Guide.
This is a must read for anyone starting out in the tarot arts. Lots of information condensed into a few paragraphs. Well written for a layman’s understanding which , at the beginning of learning the art of tarot is much appreciated. I am actually going to source this book in material form, so I can refer back to when ever my heart desires . Also a book that can be read in one sitting. 10/10. Thank you, thank you, thank you xx
This is a must read for anyone starting out in the tarot arts. Lots of information condensed into a few paragraphs. Well written for a layman’s understanding which , at the beginning of learning the art of tarot is much appreciated. I am actually going to source this book in material form, so I can refer back to when ever my heart desires . Also a book that can be read in one sitting. 10/10. Thank you, thank you, thank you xx
June 4, 2016
I am a complete newbie when it comes to Tarot. I've always been curious about it, but had never explored it and I have not had a reading to date. This means that I cannot vouch for the "accuracy" of the information container, but as a first introduction to that world, I thought it was mostly well done.
The book starts with an explanation of the Major and Minor Arcanas, and proceeds to explore the cards' meanings "right-side up" as well as that of their inverted position. The progression through the minor Arcana is done with an introduction about the suit itself, followed by an explanation of each card. There is also a section illustrating/describing various possible spreads. Each section ends with some questions to help the reader recall/understand what they've just read.
Despite some glaring typos (Heirophant in many places instead of Hierophant), I thought this was an easy-to-read introductory guide to the Tarot.
The book starts with an explanation of the Major and Minor Arcanas, and proceeds to explore the cards' meanings "right-side up" as well as that of their inverted position. The progression through the minor Arcana is done with an introduction about the suit itself, followed by an explanation of each card. There is also a section illustrating/describing various possible spreads. Each section ends with some questions to help the reader recall/understand what they've just read.
Despite some glaring typos (Heirophant in many places instead of Hierophant), I thought this was an easy-to-read introductory guide to the Tarot.
November 20, 2015
Nice, clear and concise beginner Tarot book.
Bonus points for test questions after each section. Interpretations are tight and consistent with the standard ones though little attention is played to the symbology other than in translation. The Reversed meaning sare covered specifically, so that's nice.
What looks like the Original Rider-Waite deck is used (called Tarot Classic here), so that limits it somewhat, though most beginners are going to grab one of the Rider-Waite decks.
Lastly, it has a very complete section of 7 Spreads (including Bohemian).
If I were picking a book for someone I knew with which they could start Tarot, I'd probably go with this one (and a Rider deck). Can't go wrong.
Bonus points for test questions after each section. Interpretations are tight and consistent with the standard ones though little attention is played to the symbology other than in translation. The Reversed meaning sare covered specifically, so that's nice.
What looks like the Original Rider-Waite deck is used (called Tarot Classic here), so that limits it somewhat, though most beginners are going to grab one of the Rider-Waite decks.
Lastly, it has a very complete section of 7 Spreads (including Bohemian).
If I were picking a book for someone I knew with which they could start Tarot, I'd probably go with this one (and a Rider deck). Can't go wrong.
June 13, 2016
I got this on my kindle, it was a really low price (maybe even free, can't recall) so I figured I would see how deep it goes into tarot.
This book doesn't go too deeply, however, into tarot and the meanings. Its good as like a quick read but I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you really want one book or even an introductory book into describing tarot cards.
It wasn't a waste of time though, it def helped me brush up on what I did know.
This book doesn't go too deeply, however, into tarot and the meanings. Its good as like a quick read but I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you really want one book or even an introductory book into describing tarot cards.
It wasn't a waste of time though, it def helped me brush up on what I did know.
January 10, 2015
Good
Good basics. Great for beginners or refresher for old pros. It was easy to understand and quite enjoyable. Give it a look if tarot interests you.
Good basics. Great for beginners or refresher for old pros. It was easy to understand and quite enjoyable. Give it a look if tarot interests you.
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