Tarot Masterclass

by Paul Fenton-Smith

Accessible and innovative, this comprehensive reference will deepen an understanding of tarot cards by providing detailed meanings for each card, including health, personality, and financial aspects; color charts for instant interpolations; readings for conflicting and reverse cards; and both spiritual and practical layouts. Focusing on the Rider Waite pack—the oldest and most widely used tarot deck—this manual also offers a thorough explanation of the court cards, which are often neglected in tarot guides. Practical steps to psychic cleansing and protection combine with real-life stories to emphasize the important points of the tarot as well as give them worldly, topical meanings. Complete with never-before-seen charts of the major and minor arcana, this guide book will strengthen any readers’ skill and increase their confidence in this timeless art.

Genres: Tarot, Nonfiction, Divination

346 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Melissa Clair · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Paul Fenton-Smith's interpretations are different than other tarot books that I've read, I also love his view on reversals. Sometimes when the reversal doesn't make sense on it's own, I find going back and looking at the card before it in order of the deck has made things more clear. His court card lesson, and personality chapter has really helped me to understand the court cards better than any book that I've read so far.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't too fond of the card interpretations, but that's what they are, interpretations. I did however find the other chapters to be valuable and he extensively discussed the characteristics of the court cards, which I found helpful.

[Electric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 2nd book purchased by this author. This is quite an informative read and addresses a number of layers to your reading. I found the health reading view to be...I don't do health readings and consider that to be somewhat offensive, which is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

[Krystal · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I could give this book 0 stars, I truly would. It's that bad.

The information in this book clashes with every other book on tarot I've ever read. While it's true that each person is different, and interprets cards in a slightly different way, I seriously wonder about this guy. He seems to invent meanings from nowhere just to suit the little charts he put in the back of this book.

Stay far, far away from this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda outdated, really business oriented