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Tarocchi intuitivi. Impara a leggere le carte sviluppando il sesto senso
Nei classici libri di cartomanzia trovi le interpretazioni delle varie carte e le istruzioni per leggerle. _Tarocchi intuitivi_ è diverso: ti insegna a leggere in maniera intuitiva, dandoti gli strumenti per sviluppare la tua capacità di "sentire" le carte con precisione e profondità. Le risposte saranno quelle che scaturiscono dal tuo intuito e non quelle già pronte, imparate a memoria su un manuale.
Theresa Reed, meglio nota come "The Tarot Lady", è una sensitiva e cartomante di fama internazionale, le cui letture si sono spesso rivelate azzeccatissime e illuminanti. Nel suo ultimo bestseller condivide i suoi molti anni di esperienza e la sua saggezza per mostrarti come usare l'intuizione nella lettura dei tarocchi.
Non credere di non esserci portato. L'approccio arguto e al tempo stesso concreto permette infatti a tutti, alle prime armi o esperti, di "vivere" le carte, anziché memorizzarne meccanicamente i significati.
_Tarocchi intuitivi_ esplora le basi della lettura intuitiva dei tarocchi Rider-Waite-Smith: imparerai a osservare le carte, a vedere schemi e indizi nelle immagini e a capire quale storia potrebbero raccontare sulla persona che le interroga. Troverai inoltre tanti piccoli esercizi (chiamati "tarocizi") che ti aiuteranno a venire in contatto con l'energia delle carte, vedere cosa ti raccontano e imparare a fidarti del tuo istinto, che è più saggio di quanto pensi.
Theresa Reed, meglio nota come "The Tarot Lady", è una sensitiva e cartomante di fama internazionale, le cui letture si sono spesso rivelate azzeccatissime e illuminanti. Nel suo ultimo bestseller condivide i suoi molti anni di esperienza e la sua saggezza per mostrarti come usare l'intuizione nella lettura dei tarocchi.
Non credere di non esserci portato. L'approccio arguto e al tempo stesso concreto permette infatti a tutti, alle prime armi o esperti, di "vivere" le carte, anziché memorizzarne meccanicamente i significati.
_Tarocchi intuitivi_ esplora le basi della lettura intuitiva dei tarocchi Rider-Waite-Smith: imparerai a osservare le carte, a vedere schemi e indizi nelle immagini e a capire quale storia potrebbero raccontare sulla persona che le interroga. Troverai inoltre tanti piccoli esercizi (chiamati "tarocizi") che ti aiuteranno a venire in contatto con l'energia delle carte, vedere cosa ti raccontano e imparare a fidarti del tuo istinto, che è più saggio di quanto pensi.
287 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2020
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December 7, 2020
No one will ever come closer to my heart about Tarot than Rachel Pollack and Mary Greer. These OG Tarot ladies were there for 18 year old me, bringing depth and wisdom to the cards.
However, if anyone were to get anywhere near as close to those Grande Dames, it's Theresa Reed. There's a lot of new agey stuff about Astrology and Tarot (two things Reed has written entire books on) that are fluffy and derivative. Her Astrology book didn't just stop at the easy parts--though she tells you there's a bunch beyond the scope, she gives you several steps into them anyway. The same thing with Tarot. This has the good basics, but plenty for an intermediate reader to also enjoy--it's not just Tarot 101.
Honestly, I would read a book just of her Tarot reading stories--the anecdotes really sparkle in this book. And she is encouraging, but also hints that, yeah, you do have to put in SOME work--you have to do readings. You have to know a little about numbers and their meanings.
I see a lot of people in Tarot groups on Facebook who insist that an 'intuitive' reader doesn't need defined spreads or to study anything. So I'm very pleased to see the balance Reed strikes here--that yes, intuition is a big part of leveling up and going off-LWB--but that intuition is absolutely grounded in a solid study of the cards themselves. She has a great section on what could possibly have gone wrong, when you get your readings wrong, that absolutely resonate with my own experience, and how to deal with troublesome clients.
Above all, she definitely presents intuition as a learnable skill--one that's not a magic gift that you either have or you don't but a muscle you can work and develop. It's encouraging without being fluffy. Really a great read for a new generation of readers.
However, if anyone were to get anywhere near as close to those Grande Dames, it's Theresa Reed. There's a lot of new agey stuff about Astrology and Tarot (two things Reed has written entire books on) that are fluffy and derivative. Her Astrology book didn't just stop at the easy parts--though she tells you there's a bunch beyond the scope, she gives you several steps into them anyway. The same thing with Tarot. This has the good basics, but plenty for an intermediate reader to also enjoy--it's not just Tarot 101.
Honestly, I would read a book just of her Tarot reading stories--the anecdotes really sparkle in this book. And she is encouraging, but also hints that, yeah, you do have to put in SOME work--you have to do readings. You have to know a little about numbers and their meanings.
I see a lot of people in Tarot groups on Facebook who insist that an 'intuitive' reader doesn't need defined spreads or to study anything. So I'm very pleased to see the balance Reed strikes here--that yes, intuition is a big part of leveling up and going off-LWB--but that intuition is absolutely grounded in a solid study of the cards themselves. She has a great section on what could possibly have gone wrong, when you get your readings wrong, that absolutely resonate with my own experience, and how to deal with troublesome clients.
Above all, she definitely presents intuition as a learnable skill--one that's not a magic gift that you either have or you don't but a muscle you can work and develop. It's encouraging without being fluffy. Really a great read for a new generation of readers.
June 20, 2022
Fantastic.
It makes you lose your fear of cards and, without a doubt, helps you develop a lot of confidence in your own intuition.
In addition to learning a lot about the tarot, it opens your mind to this incredible world that undoubtedly brings you closer in an organic way.
I really enjoyed it and I am sure it will be one of my reference books when it comes to tarot.
It makes you lose your fear of cards and, without a doubt, helps you develop a lot of confidence in your own intuition.
In addition to learning a lot about the tarot, it opens your mind to this incredible world that undoubtedly brings you closer in an organic way.
I really enjoyed it and I am sure it will be one of my reference books when it comes to tarot.
January 5, 2021
A fantastic book that helps develop intuitive tarot-reading skills. I've been developing my craft for a few years and trying to get away from the "little white book" of card meanings. This book has helped me do just that and get comfortable with my own way of reading the cards. It's practical, encouraging, and full of wonderful advice and examples. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to further their practice!
May 18, 2021
Excellent book, realistic and modern. Gives the meaning of the tarot cards along with reversals, the situations they may be presented in, practices for journal keeping and exercises, concepts of how to go pro, affirmations and general reliance on intuition.
September 15, 2022
Finally someone spells out how to get off book! If you’re tired of reading guide after guide and trying to drill card meanings into your brain, this is the book you’ve been looking for.
July 8, 2024
It's a good tutorial if you are new to reading cards or like me, not new but can't seem to retain the info very well!
July 23, 2026
I enjoyed the book overall, but one thing really bothered me: referring to readers as "fans." I had never even heard of the author before picking up this book, so that choice felt a bit off-putting to me. Personally, I prefer a more humble approach.
That said, I still enjoyed the book. It offered useful insights, although I didn't come across much that felt entirely new to me.
That said, I still enjoyed the book. It offered useful insights, although I didn't come across much that felt entirely new to me.
March 25, 2024
This was cheesy and somewhat cringe in a way non-fiction & self help books always kinda are, but in general it was a good read. I think you could learn a lot from this if you are new to tarot and looking for something to further your understanding. As someone who is more familiar, even I want to try a few of the exercises. I did listen to the audio book on Spotify, so I attribute my quickness in finishing it to that. Overall it’s a great book and I’d recommend.
July 23, 2021
This is, in my opinion, an absolutely fantastic Tarot reference. Thersea has a way of interpreting the Tarot that really vibes with me. You may pick this up and feel differently about her interpretations, but there are also some really great and accessible exercises in here as well. Highly recommend.
August 31, 2023
Very well-rounded book, just the right amount of information and plenty of examples and exercises. It's not my favourite book on Tarot so far, but if I've read it earlier on my journey, it probably would've been.
November 16, 2022
cuốn này thực sự hay với nhiều tips nhưng mà tự nhiên thấy nhạt...
August 15, 2025
Really great book! Started off with really limited knowledge and learned so much. I had fun while doing it too!
March 13, 2026
muy completo, combina teoría y práctica y es muy claro. quería leer más sobre la historia del tarot pero buscaré algún otro libro.
September 1, 2020
I pre-ordered this book back in April, trying to be patient for its release. I received my copy early because of the pre-order and it did not disappoint
Theresa Reed is a great author and teacher on all things Tarot and Astrology. This book is perfect for the beginning Tarot reader and those of us well seasoned in the Tarot. The easy style of her writing belies the depth of the knowledge contained in these pages.
Her interpretations of the cards are right on target and through her words, you really understand their meaning. My favorite part of the book was on the subject of intuition - what it is in relation to Tarot, how important this is in making you a better reader, and the practical exercises she gives to hone that gift.
And if you are thinking of starting your own Tarot business, her chapter on just that is invaluable. You get the benefit of her 4o year experience of being The Tarot Lady, an expert in the field.
Don't miss out on this gem of a book or her other published books!
Silver
Silver Raven Tarot
Theresa Reed is a great author and teacher on all things Tarot and Astrology. This book is perfect for the beginning Tarot reader and those of us well seasoned in the Tarot. The easy style of her writing belies the depth of the knowledge contained in these pages.
Her interpretations of the cards are right on target and through her words, you really understand their meaning. My favorite part of the book was on the subject of intuition - what it is in relation to Tarot, how important this is in making you a better reader, and the practical exercises she gives to hone that gift.
And if you are thinking of starting your own Tarot business, her chapter on just that is invaluable. You get the benefit of her 4o year experience of being The Tarot Lady, an expert in the field.
Don't miss out on this gem of a book or her other published books!
Silver
Silver Raven Tarot
January 21, 2022
An easy to read and well-balanced book on intuitive tarot reading; Reed makes it clear a good tarot reading for a client is dependent on an integration of intuitive wisdom & actual knowledge of the cards. I did find the exercises somewhat distracting. This is a book I wish I’d read 30 years ago - as a then beginner, this would have provided invaluable advice.
I bought the kindle version but the paper copy would be better as this is the kind of tarot book you do want to refer back to when you’re checking up meanings & deepening your understanding of a reading.
I bought the kindle version but the paper copy would be better as this is the kind of tarot book you do want to refer back to when you’re checking up meanings & deepening your understanding of a reading.
July 15, 2024
Outstanding, and the narration is clear and professional. I love Theresa Reed. I’ve studied tarot very slowly over the past decade. This book brought me to a different level.
August 17, 2026
Tarot: No Questions Asked is the kind of book you pick up after realizing that memorizing seventy-eight card meanings and actually being able to read tarot are two very different skills. Theresa Reed is interested in what happens after you've learned the vocabulary of tarot, when you have to stop mentally flipping through definitions and start speaking the language.
That's what makes this book so useful. There are already countless books explaining what the cards mean. Reed certainly discusses meanings, but her real subject is the reader. How do you look at a card and allow an interpretation to form? How do you trust what you're noticing? How do you move beyond repeating something you memorized and give a reading that actually responds to the person and situation in front of you?
The “no questions asked” approach is a fantastic training method for exactly that reason. If you don't have a question or backstory to lean on, you're forced to pay closer attention to the cards themselves and to whatever impressions arise around them. You can't simply make the Three of Swords fit the breakup you already know happened or interpret the Ten of Pentacles through information someone just gave you about their family. You have to read.
That can be terrifying at first, which is precisely why it's valuable.
I especially appreciate the workbook structure. Intuition is one of those subjects people love discussing abstractly, but telling someone to “trust your intuition” isn't particularly useful if they don't know what their intuition feels like yet. Reed gives you exercises. You practice. You make interpretations. You observe yourself. Over time, you begin recognizing the difference between retrieving a memorized meaning and receiving an immediate impression.
And the goal isn't to throw traditional tarot knowledge away. That's an important distinction. Intuitive reading works much better when intuition has something substantial to work with. Symbolism, imagery, traditional meanings, numerology, elemental relationships, and experience all become part of the foundation. Eventually that knowledge becomes internalized enough that you don't consciously have to retrieve every piece of it.
It's like learning a language. At first you're translating everything in your head. Eventually you just understand.
That's when tarot becomes really exciting. The same card can appear in readings for ten different people and communicate something slightly different each time. The traditional meaning creates boundaries around interpretation, but intuition helps you recognize which aspect of the card is speaking now. Without that flexibility, readings can become exactly what Reed warns against: cookie-cutter definitions strung together into sentences.
Rachel Pollack writing the foreword tells you a lot about the quality of what's happening here. Pollack understood better than almost anyone that tarot is a living symbolic language rather than a fixed dictionary, and Reed's approach feels very much in conversation with that philosophy.
I also love the idea that eventually you move beyond learning tarot into living it. After enough years with the cards, you start recognizing them everywhere. A situation feels like the Five of Wands. Someone is behaving like the Knight of Cups. You suddenly understand the Tower differently because you've lived through one. Experience begins teaching you the cards alongside the books.
Theresa Reed is a fantastic teacher because she isn't trying to make readers dependent upon Theresa Reed's interpretations. She's trying to make you confident enough to discover your own.
If you already know the basic meanings but your readings still feel like you're reciting definitions from a guidebook, Tarot: No Questions Asked is exactly the bridge you need. The cards already have a language. This book helps you become fluent enough to hear them speak.
That's what makes this book so useful. There are already countless books explaining what the cards mean. Reed certainly discusses meanings, but her real subject is the reader. How do you look at a card and allow an interpretation to form? How do you trust what you're noticing? How do you move beyond repeating something you memorized and give a reading that actually responds to the person and situation in front of you?
The “no questions asked” approach is a fantastic training method for exactly that reason. If you don't have a question or backstory to lean on, you're forced to pay closer attention to the cards themselves and to whatever impressions arise around them. You can't simply make the Three of Swords fit the breakup you already know happened or interpret the Ten of Pentacles through information someone just gave you about their family. You have to read.
That can be terrifying at first, which is precisely why it's valuable.
I especially appreciate the workbook structure. Intuition is one of those subjects people love discussing abstractly, but telling someone to “trust your intuition” isn't particularly useful if they don't know what their intuition feels like yet. Reed gives you exercises. You practice. You make interpretations. You observe yourself. Over time, you begin recognizing the difference between retrieving a memorized meaning and receiving an immediate impression.
And the goal isn't to throw traditional tarot knowledge away. That's an important distinction. Intuitive reading works much better when intuition has something substantial to work with. Symbolism, imagery, traditional meanings, numerology, elemental relationships, and experience all become part of the foundation. Eventually that knowledge becomes internalized enough that you don't consciously have to retrieve every piece of it.
It's like learning a language. At first you're translating everything in your head. Eventually you just understand.
That's when tarot becomes really exciting. The same card can appear in readings for ten different people and communicate something slightly different each time. The traditional meaning creates boundaries around interpretation, but intuition helps you recognize which aspect of the card is speaking now. Without that flexibility, readings can become exactly what Reed warns against: cookie-cutter definitions strung together into sentences.
Rachel Pollack writing the foreword tells you a lot about the quality of what's happening here. Pollack understood better than almost anyone that tarot is a living symbolic language rather than a fixed dictionary, and Reed's approach feels very much in conversation with that philosophy.
I also love the idea that eventually you move beyond learning tarot into living it. After enough years with the cards, you start recognizing them everywhere. A situation feels like the Five of Wands. Someone is behaving like the Knight of Cups. You suddenly understand the Tower differently because you've lived through one. Experience begins teaching you the cards alongside the books.
Theresa Reed is a fantastic teacher because she isn't trying to make readers dependent upon Theresa Reed's interpretations. She's trying to make you confident enough to discover your own.
If you already know the basic meanings but your readings still feel like you're reciting definitions from a guidebook, Tarot: No Questions Asked is exactly the bridge you need. The cards already have a language. This book helps you become fluent enough to hear them speak.
August 15, 2026
A lot of Tarot books teach you how to remember Tarot. Theresa Reed teaches you how to actually read it. That distinction is what makes Tarot: No Questions Asked so good.
There’s a point in learning Tarot where knowing more keywords stops helping. You can know that the Three of Swords means heartbreak, the Tower means upheaval, and the High Priestess means intuition, but then someone puts three cards in front of you and suddenly you have to turn all of that information into an actual reading. That leap from knowing the cards to speaking their language is surprisingly difficult to teach, and Reed is fantastic at it.
The premise of reading without being given a question is especially useful because it removes one of the easiest crutches. You can’t bend every card around information the querent has already handed you. You have to look, notice, feel, make connections, take a risk, and trust what you’re perceiving. The exercises throughout the book gradually build that confidence without turning intuition into some mysterious gift you either possess or don’t.
I also appreciate that Reed never suggests throwing traditional meanings out the window in favor of saying whatever randomly pops into your head. Intuition works alongside knowledge. Learn the cards, understand their symbolism, practice the fundamentals, and then allow something more spontaneous to happen between you, the imagery, the spread, and the person sitting across from you. That balance is harder to find in Tarot books than it should be.
Rachel Pollack writing the foreword feels especially appropriate because the whole book is ultimately about getting Tarot off the page and making it alive. You’re not studying seventy-eight little flash cards forever. Eventually you have to close the guidebook and read.
This is one of those books I’d recommend after someone has learned the basic meanings and asks me, “Okay, but how do I get good at this?” Tarot: No Questions Asked answers that question better than most.
There’s a point in learning Tarot where knowing more keywords stops helping. You can know that the Three of Swords means heartbreak, the Tower means upheaval, and the High Priestess means intuition, but then someone puts three cards in front of you and suddenly you have to turn all of that information into an actual reading. That leap from knowing the cards to speaking their language is surprisingly difficult to teach, and Reed is fantastic at it.
The premise of reading without being given a question is especially useful because it removes one of the easiest crutches. You can’t bend every card around information the querent has already handed you. You have to look, notice, feel, make connections, take a risk, and trust what you’re perceiving. The exercises throughout the book gradually build that confidence without turning intuition into some mysterious gift you either possess or don’t.
I also appreciate that Reed never suggests throwing traditional meanings out the window in favor of saying whatever randomly pops into your head. Intuition works alongside knowledge. Learn the cards, understand their symbolism, practice the fundamentals, and then allow something more spontaneous to happen between you, the imagery, the spread, and the person sitting across from you. That balance is harder to find in Tarot books than it should be.
Rachel Pollack writing the foreword feels especially appropriate because the whole book is ultimately about getting Tarot off the page and making it alive. You’re not studying seventy-eight little flash cards forever. Eventually you have to close the guidebook and read.
This is one of those books I’d recommend after someone has learned the basic meanings and asks me, “Okay, but how do I get good at this?” Tarot: No Questions Asked answers that question better than most.
September 28, 2024
Theresa Reed’s Tarot: No Questions Asked is a must-have for readers looking to step away from rote memorization and truly tap into the intuitive core of Tarot. Reed goes beyond the typical card-by-card approach, crafting a guide that feels like a practical mentorship in developing your own unique reading style. This isn’t just a book about Tarot; it’s a workbook that challenges you to engage deeply with each card and cultivate the confidence to trust your own interpretations.
The structure is perfect for readers at any stage of their practice. Reed’s exercises for each card encourage you to explore not just what the cards mean, but how they resonate personally. The focus here is on learning to “speak Tarot” as a fluent, expressive language rather than as a set of fixed definitions. Her methods are accessible but impactful, pushing you to go beyond the surface and consider the nuances that make a reading insightful and precise.
What sets this book apart is the way Reed frames intuition. She emphasizes that this elusive skill can be cultivated through practice and intention, making it feel less abstract and more actionable. Her examples and exercises build gradually, allowing even skeptics to feel comfortable trusting their “sixth sense.” The second half of the book, dedicated to honing this skill in real-time readings, is where it truly shines. Reed’s approach to reading without any context or questions shows you how to rely on the cards and your instincts alone, which is invaluable for developing confidence as a reader.
Rachel Pollack’s foreword is a fitting tribute, placing Reed’s book in the lineage of guides that are less about instruction and more about transformation. Tarot: No Questions Asked succeeds in making intuitive Tarot feel both accessible and achievable. If you want to move beyond scripted readings and unlock your own interpretative voice, this book will quickly become a favorite on your shelf.
The structure is perfect for readers at any stage of their practice. Reed’s exercises for each card encourage you to explore not just what the cards mean, but how they resonate personally. The focus here is on learning to “speak Tarot” as a fluent, expressive language rather than as a set of fixed definitions. Her methods are accessible but impactful, pushing you to go beyond the surface and consider the nuances that make a reading insightful and precise.
What sets this book apart is the way Reed frames intuition. She emphasizes that this elusive skill can be cultivated through practice and intention, making it feel less abstract and more actionable. Her examples and exercises build gradually, allowing even skeptics to feel comfortable trusting their “sixth sense.” The second half of the book, dedicated to honing this skill in real-time readings, is where it truly shines. Reed’s approach to reading without any context or questions shows you how to rely on the cards and your instincts alone, which is invaluable for developing confidence as a reader.
Rachel Pollack’s foreword is a fitting tribute, placing Reed’s book in the lineage of guides that are less about instruction and more about transformation. Tarot: No Questions Asked succeeds in making intuitive Tarot feel both accessible and achievable. If you want to move beyond scripted readings and unlock your own interpretative voice, this book will quickly become a favorite on your shelf.
June 14, 2022
Theresa Reed packs a quirky punch in this book with her tongue-in-cheek and no-nonsense guidance and advice on using the Tarot intuitively. She approaches the topic of intuitive Tarot reading in a surprisingly practical way. I especially loved her ‘Tarotcises’ – Tarot exercises designed (amongst others) to develop intuitive reading skills, and found them really useful in my own work with the cards. Yet she also goes well beyond this topic with plenty of great, usable, down to earth advice about going pro and setting up your own Tarot business, laying down the good, the bad and the ugly of it in a straight-talking way that only someone with as much as experience as she could pull off. And of course, she also covers all the card meanings in a useful, easy-to-understand way. Theresa’s authenticity and colorful personality shines through her writing and livens the book up, making you as reader feel as if she is chatting to you from across the kitchen table over a cup of coffee. This great, all-round book is pitched so well that there would be loads of value here for Tarot beginners as well as for those on more intermediate levels. Either way, if you’re into the Tarot, this book should be on your shelf!
February 25, 2026
Possibly irrelevant: I was thrown off when the author referred to people as their “fans” versus followers or something else within that realm, which led me immediately to hoping the book was not going to be gimmicky.
While I thought this book was informative, there were pieces that didn’t resonate with me. I didn’t particularly care for the sections on how to embody the cards—the suggestions seemed to be quite socially-oriented, and that’s just… not me, and not for me. I understand that this may work for others, it just missed the mark for me, and that’s absolutely okay.
Some of the things listed as what the cards could indicate seemed a bit shallow at times. I’m not sure if it’s fair to say it was lacking in depth, but that’s how I felt at times when reading through this. I also wish the journaling prompts were a bit more self-reflective.
Tarot is so personal, so it makes sense for others to enjoy this book, and have it be pretty average to me.
One of the exercise prompts was literally, “What’s the most impossible thing you could do right now? Do it.” What even?
I did enjoy the section about intuition—it really resonated with me. I also appreciated the reminder and tips about how to cleanse not only your deck, but your space, too.
While I thought this book was informative, there were pieces that didn’t resonate with me. I didn’t particularly care for the sections on how to embody the cards—the suggestions seemed to be quite socially-oriented, and that’s just… not me, and not for me. I understand that this may work for others, it just missed the mark for me, and that’s absolutely okay.
Some of the things listed as what the cards could indicate seemed a bit shallow at times. I’m not sure if it’s fair to say it was lacking in depth, but that’s how I felt at times when reading through this. I also wish the journaling prompts were a bit more self-reflective.
Tarot is so personal, so it makes sense for others to enjoy this book, and have it be pretty average to me.
One of the exercise prompts was literally, “What’s the most impossible thing you could do right now? Do it.” What even?
I did enjoy the section about intuition—it really resonated with me. I also appreciated the reminder and tips about how to cleanse not only your deck, but your space, too.
July 3, 2023
Reviews must be succinct or no one will put up with them. So let me just mention one part of this book that I reread multiple times before moving on, your analysis of the many facets and connections within The Celtic Cross spread. I confess this spread had begun to feel like an unwieldy, dull and visually noisy layout after 40 years.
You presented a detailed breakdown of this well-known spread with clarity, patience and generosity. Although it is clear throughout that you respect the intuitive development and unique perspectives of individual readers, this foundational lesson nevertheless helped me sort out and stabilize the often slippery meanings of the positions themselves, leading me through personal study to a place from which I can examine it freshly and then begin to add my own style and experience.
I recommend this outstanding and unpretentious book to other new and seasoned readers. It is clear why the eminent Tarot teacher Rachel Pollack chose to write the preface for you.
You presented a detailed breakdown of this well-known spread with clarity, patience and generosity. Although it is clear throughout that you respect the intuitive development and unique perspectives of individual readers, this foundational lesson nevertheless helped me sort out and stabilize the often slippery meanings of the positions themselves, leading me through personal study to a place from which I can examine it freshly and then begin to add my own style and experience.
I recommend this outstanding and unpretentious book to other new and seasoned readers. It is clear why the eminent Tarot teacher Rachel Pollack chose to write the preface for you.
July 14, 2023
I enjoyed Theresa Reed's explanation of the cards in the tarot deck and their meaning, and how she does intuitive reading. I got several other tarot books from the library at the same time, and liked Theresa Reed's style of writing best, so returned the others without reading them. Also, she includes how she interprets reversed (up-side-down) cards in a reading which the other authors did not. I got a tarot deck and wanted to understand how to do the different types of reading which were explained very clearly. I could then read her explanation of the cards as a beginner, and understand what each card meant in relationship to the other cards in the type of layout I choose. Theresa Reed gave many examples of readings she had done in the past. She is writing this for someone interested in starting a business doing intuitive reading, as she gives pointers on the best practices to use and what to avoid at the end of her book... that part of the book was not as pertinent to me, but could be very helpful for someone who wants to try reading tarot cards for money.
October 17, 2023
This is a great practical guide, albeit, a bit bloated with standard card breakdowns. If you're already familiar with basic card meanings, you can comfortably skip those and just read the other two-thirds of the book surrounding that middle bit. It's also a bit light on hard attributions for the cards. While not strictly necessary, if you are going to be using the Rider-Waite deck (or any based on or derived from it or from the Golden Dawn system of magick), having an understanding of the astrological, Kabbalistic, and numerological symbolism can go a long way with Reed's methods.
While the book is kind of marketed to tarot enthusiasts and readers of all skill levels, I would recommend it for intermediate readers. If you're a beginner with no experience; Start with Papus (Tarot of the Bohemians), A. E. Waite (Pictorial Guide to the Tarot), and A. E. Thierens (The General Book of Tarot). You don't have to memorize those books, but they're a good foundation, and this book will be so much more valuable.
While the book is kind of marketed to tarot enthusiasts and readers of all skill levels, I would recommend it for intermediate readers. If you're a beginner with no experience; Start with Papus (Tarot of the Bohemians), A. E. Waite (Pictorial Guide to the Tarot), and A. E. Thierens (The General Book of Tarot). You don't have to memorize those books, but they're a good foundation, and this book will be so much more valuable.
August 12, 2025
A great book for a reader at any level. I've been reading for over 10 years and while there was a lot of beginner information I found some of her insights to be pretty interesting and useful. I also am not a reader who uses reversals (I was when I started, but I find that my readings are much clearer without them) but this book gave a much clearer explanation of them than any other author I've seen. So many times they just say "the energy is blocked" or "it's the opposite" when none of the cards are fully black or white so what do you mean by opposite??? Some cards are already dual in nature so I always had a hard time understanding what people meant by this. I think this book could be useful to any type of reader as the author is very accepting of the fact that there are as many ways to read as there are tarot readers. I also found the chapters on how to start a business reading tarot to be very interesting even though I'm not planning on doing that.
April 5, 2022
Ho messo 5 stelle perchè non é stato possibile metterne di piú. Eccellente libro per chi sta imparando a leggere i tarocchi, é scritto in modo molto semplice, quindi anche chi é la prima volta che si sta approcciando puó comprenderlo senza difficoltá. Contiene tantissimi esercizi pratici, che chiunque puó svolgere, a mio parere utilissimi per prendere confidenza con le carte. Le spiegazioni sono molto chiare e brillanti, ho letto altri libri che peró si limitavano a dare spiegazioni per me complesse che poi dimenticavo all'istante o facevo fatica ad applicare alle letture, ma questo é OTTIMO!!! Se siete appassionati di tarocchi, ma soprattutto se volete iniziare questa meravigliosa pratica, anche solo per voi stessi, dovete assolutamente leggere questo libro!!!
June 9, 2021
I recommend this book for anyone who is learning Tarot, beginners and experts alike. Theresa is my absolute favorite Tarot teacher, and has earned her place among experts like Rachel Pollack and Mary K. Greer. The book is very well organized, and provides clear meanings for every card, as well as alternative meanings and reversals.
If you are just starting to learn Tarot, this book is perfect! I use it as a reference for almost all of my readings, especially while I am still familiarizing myself with the cards. The exercises are very intuitive and helpful. It's an essential for any Tarot reader's bookshelf.
Buy it at your local bookstore if you can!
If you are just starting to learn Tarot, this book is perfect! I use it as a reference for almost all of my readings, especially while I am still familiarizing myself with the cards. The exercises are very intuitive and helpful. It's an essential for any Tarot reader's bookshelf.
Buy it at your local bookstore if you can!
December 28, 2021
5 stars for an excellent tarot reference book. I think this would be great for beginners, and I think it covers a broader range of topics than the usual beginners books, for example - practical advice on how to start a tarot business. Theresa presents the high level intro to tarot, card meanings and how to embody the energy of each card, and two spreads - past, present, future and the celtic cross. The real delight is the "tarotcises" which focus on practical exercises to get you seeing the connections between the cards.
September 22, 2022
I was terribly disappointed in this book. Despite the title indicating it is about intuitive reading, over half the book is made up of rote/traditional card meanings that can easily be found on the web or in dozens of other tarot books. The rest of the book did not supply any information that I haven't already found better covered in other books. If you are thinking of getting this book, I would suggest passing it by. Instead, I would recommend The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot Ever by Dusty White, which I feel is a much better source for learning intuitive tarot reading.
July 8, 2023
Read ‘em and weep. If you really need to tinder stand what’s going on, or coming on, in the story of your life, then this is book is a good place to start. Written in plainspeak, the author talks you through the practice of tarot like she’s chatting with a colleague during a smoke break between readings.
She does not explain how it works, just how to work it. In fact there is a very practical chapter on how to set up your own fortune telling business.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the cards are telling me that you might too! Maybe. Depends.
See the cards, be the cards.
She does not explain how it works, just how to work it. In fact there is a very practical chapter on how to set up your own fortune telling business.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the cards are telling me that you might too! Maybe. Depends.
See the cards, be the cards.
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