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The Art of Tarot Spreads: Past Present Future
Unlock fresh perspectives and evolve your own tarot practice with this engaging guide to classic and contemporary spreads.
Sick of the same old spreads but wary of designing your own? Barbara Moore's latest book will have you feeling confident, creative, and inspired with every shuffle. She invites you to see tarot spreads not just as card layouts, but as inspiring frameworks for deeper understanding. Explore how the history and design of spreads can open new possibilities, making each reading more personal and meaningful.
Through stories, examples, and hands-on exercises, Barbara helps you uncover the subtle art behind choosing and adapting the perfect spread for any moment. Each chapter offers practical guidance and reliable results, eliminating the overwhelm and confusion that can come from sorting through endless online options or unwieldy reference books. This compact guide is your perfect companion for both newbies and curious practitioners who crave clarity.
Sick of the same old spreads but wary of designing your own? Barbara Moore's latest book will have you feeling confident, creative, and inspired with every shuffle. She invites you to see tarot spreads not just as card layouts, but as inspiring frameworks for deeper understanding. Explore how the history and design of spreads can open new possibilities, making each reading more personal and meaningful.
Through stories, examples, and hands-on exercises, Barbara helps you uncover the subtle art behind choosing and adapting the perfect spread for any moment. Each chapter offers practical guidance and reliable results, eliminating the overwhelm and confusion that can come from sorting through endless online options or unwieldy reference books. This compact guide is your perfect companion for both newbies and curious practitioners who crave clarity.
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2026
About the author
Barbara Moore
190 books140 followersThe tarot has been a part of my personal and professional life for nearly twenty years. I first discovered the Tarot in college. Right from the start, the tarot intrigued me with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history mystery, and magic.
My education in the tarot has been and continues to be broad and enlightening. I am grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity to study under renowned tarot scholars Mary K. Greer and Rachel Pollack. I have also had the privilege to share the wonders of the tarot with all manner of wide-eyed, would-be tarot readers.
I enjoy giving a voice to tarot cards by writing the books that accompany decks. I have had the good fortune to write books and booklets for several decks, including A Guide to Mystic Faerie Tarot (Llewellyn, July 2007), The Gilded Tarot Companion (Llewellyn, September 2004), The Enchanted Oracle (Llewellyn, September 2008), The Mystic Dreamer Tarot (Llewellyn, September 2008), and Shadowscapes Tarot (Llewellyn, May 2010). Recently, I finished writing a new edition of Tarot for Beginners (Llewellyn, November 2010).
My articles on the tarot have appeared in several tarot publications and in Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit.
Over the years, I have been very active in the tarot community. I am a founding member of the Minnesota Area Tarot Symposium and have spoken at tarot conferences around the United States. In July of 2010, I had the pleasure of attending the Tarot Association of the British Isles (TABI) Annual Conference as keynote speaker.
In addition to teaching tarot classes and providing personal readings, I currently work as a consultant for tarot publishers Llewellyn Worldwide and Lo Scarabeo. I also contribute bi-weekly posts to Llewellyn's Tarot Pathways blog. I am very excited to be working on designing several forthcoming tarot decks as well as another book for tarot newbies on spread design.
My education in the tarot has been and continues to be broad and enlightening. I am grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity to study under renowned tarot scholars Mary K. Greer and Rachel Pollack. I have also had the privilege to share the wonders of the tarot with all manner of wide-eyed, would-be tarot readers.
I enjoy giving a voice to tarot cards by writing the books that accompany decks. I have had the good fortune to write books and booklets for several decks, including A Guide to Mystic Faerie Tarot (Llewellyn, July 2007), The Gilded Tarot Companion (Llewellyn, September 2004), The Enchanted Oracle (Llewellyn, September 2008), The Mystic Dreamer Tarot (Llewellyn, September 2008), and Shadowscapes Tarot (Llewellyn, May 2010). Recently, I finished writing a new edition of Tarot for Beginners (Llewellyn, November 2010).
My articles on the tarot have appeared in several tarot publications and in Llewellyn's New Worlds of Mind and Spirit.
Over the years, I have been very active in the tarot community. I am a founding member of the Minnesota Area Tarot Symposium and have spoken at tarot conferences around the United States. In July of 2010, I had the pleasure of attending the Tarot Association of the British Isles (TABI) Annual Conference as keynote speaker.
In addition to teaching tarot classes and providing personal readings, I currently work as a consultant for tarot publishers Llewellyn Worldwide and Lo Scarabeo. I also contribute bi-weekly posts to Llewellyn's Tarot Pathways blog. I am very excited to be working on designing several forthcoming tarot decks as well as another book for tarot newbies on spread design.
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August 16, 2026
Despite length, this book packs a whole lot of information in that's easily accessible to a general audience.
It has plenty to draw from for new tarot readers and those who have been reading for many years.
I thought this book would just be spreads. While it does have quite a few spreads in it... the title says "art of" and that's what is talked about within the pages.
The active creations of spreads and using them.
Moore goes back to the past to show old ways of reading tarot spreads, moves into modern ideas of spreads, and encourages future thinking of actively participating in spreads in new ways.
I found so much useful information in this book and highly encourage other readers to give this book a chance.
It has plenty to draw from for new tarot readers and those who have been reading for many years.
I thought this book would just be spreads. While it does have quite a few spreads in it... the title says "art of" and that's what is talked about within the pages.
The active creations of spreads and using them.
Moore goes back to the past to show old ways of reading tarot spreads, moves into modern ideas of spreads, and encourages future thinking of actively participating in spreads in new ways.
I found so much useful information in this book and highly encourage other readers to give this book a chance.
August 22, 2026
“The Art of Tarot Spreads: Past, Present, Future” by Barbara Moore is an engaging and informative text.
Have you ever wondered how many tarot spreads you need in your toolbox? Maybe you’re curious about how to freshen up your readings? Or where did the idea of a tarot spread originate? Look no further, because “The Art of Tarot Spreads” has the answers you’ve been seeking.
Barbara uses a table of contents to organise “The Art of Tarot Spreads.” Overall, this book is easy to read. It is written in a conversational tone that is both inviting and engaging. She invites the reader to try things or not, based on the development of their own tarot reading practice. Barbara provides a history of spreads, which is a pleasant change from tarot card history. She provides pros and cons for Yes/No spreads and the spreads that can be used for those types of questions. There’s discussion about creating one’s own spreads (a chapter that inspired me to do just that). I enjoyed the section on tips/tricks for keeping the reading practice fresh. Finally, Barbara includes an appendix at the back of the book with three traditional spreads: Astrology, Tree of Life, and Chakra.
“The Art of Tarot Spreads: Past, Present, Future” by Barbara Moore is a fresh tarot reading experience.
Have you ever wondered how many tarot spreads you need in your toolbox? Maybe you’re curious about how to freshen up your readings? Or where did the idea of a tarot spread originate? Look no further, because “The Art of Tarot Spreads” has the answers you’ve been seeking.
Barbara uses a table of contents to organise “The Art of Tarot Spreads.” Overall, this book is easy to read. It is written in a conversational tone that is both inviting and engaging. She invites the reader to try things or not, based on the development of their own tarot reading practice. Barbara provides a history of spreads, which is a pleasant change from tarot card history. She provides pros and cons for Yes/No spreads and the spreads that can be used for those types of questions. There’s discussion about creating one’s own spreads (a chapter that inspired me to do just that). I enjoyed the section on tips/tricks for keeping the reading practice fresh. Finally, Barbara includes an appendix at the back of the book with three traditional spreads: Astrology, Tree of Life, and Chakra.
“The Art of Tarot Spreads: Past, Present, Future” by Barbara Moore is a fresh tarot reading experience.
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