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Wild Card
‘A beautiful, playful, intriguing book.’ Nina Stibbe
Every time you draw a card, you open up possibilities. What will appear and what will you see? What lessons could the cards offer up? What aspects of yourself might they reveal?
Discover the tarot with Wild Card, a friendly, funny and straightforward guide to the seventy-eight cards, their stories and meanings.
At its heart, the tarot is a storytelling device, a deck of symbols and narratives that can spark conversations, inspire ideas, and reveal new perspectives. And you don't need to be psychic to use it: it is a practice that is open to everyone. In this beautifully illustrated guide, tarot readers Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt introduce each of the cards, drawing on literature, pop culture, and their own experiences, and encourage you to add your voice to this centuries-old tradition. Whether you are learning to read for yourself and others, refreshing your knowledge, or just curious, Wild Card will show you how the tarot can add a little bit of magic to your life.
Every time you draw a card, you open up possibilities. What will appear and what will you see? What lessons could the cards offer up? What aspects of yourself might they reveal?
Discover the tarot with Wild Card, a friendly, funny and straightforward guide to the seventy-eight cards, their stories and meanings.
At its heart, the tarot is a storytelling device, a deck of symbols and narratives that can spark conversations, inspire ideas, and reveal new perspectives. And you don't need to be psychic to use it: it is a practice that is open to everyone. In this beautifully illustrated guide, tarot readers Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt introduce each of the cards, drawing on literature, pop culture, and their own experiences, and encourage you to add your voice to this centuries-old tradition. Whether you are learning to read for yourself and others, refreshing your knowledge, or just curious, Wild Card will show you how the tarot can add a little bit of magic to your life.
368 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2022
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November 11, 2022I'd definitely recommend this as a first tarot book. It has a lovely tone; the authors seem very genuine and they skilfully do away with any notion that your future is somehow hard coded in the cards. What this book manages very successfully is to open up the idea that the cards are a way to enter into dialogue with your subconscious and to think about things from another perspective before jumping into a situation without fully thinking about it.
(Thanks to Net Galley for this Book).
(Thanks to Net Galley for this Book).
November 21, 2022
I went in to this book knowing absolutely nothing about tarot only that they have cool artwork. This book tells you everything you need to know about Tarot. There’s sections on all the cards telling you what each individual one means and how to read them along with beautiful illustrations of each card. There are separate chapters for different types of readings you can give.
The chapters are set out nice and easy to navigate, so if there’s something in particular you want to read up on then you can find it straight away.
The fact that this book is written by two authors gives a lovely and unique dialogue on the subject of Tarot. I feel it is so valuable to hear from two perspectives that are both so honest in their interpretations of the cards and it makes you feel like you are gently being guided through such a complex world.
As a complete novice I feel that this book is the perfect read to delve into the world of Tarot and for those with more experience it is the ideal handbook to refresh your mind on the many aspects involved in the art. I’m sure everyone who reads this will finish it full of knowledge and appreciation for such a misunderstood form of story telling.
The chapters are set out nice and easy to navigate, so if there’s something in particular you want to read up on then you can find it straight away.
The fact that this book is written by two authors gives a lovely and unique dialogue on the subject of Tarot. I feel it is so valuable to hear from two perspectives that are both so honest in their interpretations of the cards and it makes you feel like you are gently being guided through such a complex world.
As a complete novice I feel that this book is the perfect read to delve into the world of Tarot and for those with more experience it is the ideal handbook to refresh your mind on the many aspects involved in the art. I’m sure everyone who reads this will finish it full of knowledge and appreciation for such a misunderstood form of story telling.
July 25, 2025
This book is now battered, broken spined, dog-eared and highlighted. Absolutely fantastic exploration of the tarot in a friendly, conversational manner. This will be a permanent companion for my deck 🌞🌚
April 6, 2025
Eindelijk weet ik al jullie geheimen!
September 2, 2024
A must read for beginners in tarot reading or even if you already have knowledge of tarot.
I loved the casual and humorous tone, as well as the deep insights of the authors on how to interpret the cards in our modern world.
I found the way the authors tell the story of each card extremely helpful to memorise their meanings.
I also valued the fact that they present the patterns that exist inside the Minor Arcana, the Major Arcana and how they relate to one another.
I already had some previous knowledge of the tarot but reading this book has really enhanced my understanding and improved my tarot readings!
I loved the casual and humorous tone, as well as the deep insights of the authors on how to interpret the cards in our modern world.
I found the way the authors tell the story of each card extremely helpful to memorise their meanings.
I also valued the fact that they present the patterns that exist inside the Minor Arcana, the Major Arcana and how they relate to one another.
I already had some previous knowledge of the tarot but reading this book has really enhanced my understanding and improved my tarot readings!
November 26, 2023
This is a very modern and reasonable explanation of the tarot cards that goes through each one and its many meanings. There is nothing mystical or occult here, but just a way of telling human stories. It's also funny and warm with clearly huge knowledge and experience. I would say this is an excellent introduction to the tarot if you know nothing about it and a fascinating read if you are already familiar.
June 9, 2022
I've read quite a few books about Tarot and this is for sure one of the best ones I've read. I've been reading cards for several years but this book gave me some new perspectives on the cards that I hadn't considered. There is also a really handy quick guide (with keywords) for the cards at the back which would be great for someone just beginning to read for others.
September 1, 2022
Een praktisch beginnersbsoek over de tarot! Heel handig voor als je net begint met lezen. Soms vond ik de interpretaties wat oppervlakkig, en het is naar mijn mening een gemiste kans dat ze geen 'reversed' interpretaties hebben toegevoegd. Daardoor is er een hele betekenislaag van de kaarten weggevallen.
January 1, 2023
A fantastic contemporary look at the meanings of tarot from such a fresh narrator's perspective! It really sparked my interest in the subject and brought it to life.
March 8, 2023
Everything about this book from the cover to the details of the cards to the tone is just beautiful and comforting. It really feels like you're having a chat with the authors and as a beginner this book laid everything out in a very understandable way
January 27, 2024
I was always curious about tarots and what they mean. I used to think that each card had a particular meaning and it's same for everyone. How wrong I was!
My curiosity to know more about tarots made me read this book and it made me realize that my assumptions were wrong. Written in a compelling manner, this book was a guide to the tarots. It made me realize that tarots never had a definite meaning, but it varies with individuals.
It was truly a magical experience reading this book. Each tarot was accompanied by questions that one must ask oneself when that particular card is picked. Overall, this was a fantastic read!
My curiosity to know more about tarots made me read this book and it made me realize that my assumptions were wrong. Written in a compelling manner, this book was a guide to the tarots. It made me realize that tarots never had a definite meaning, but it varies with individuals.
It was truly a magical experience reading this book. Each tarot was accompanied by questions that one must ask oneself when that particular card is picked. Overall, this was a fantastic read!
April 10, 2023
For the first time I have read a book that makes reading the tarot completely accessible. Cownie and Lensvelt write in an open and easy and direct way explaining at the start what the tarot is and what it can and can't do for its readers and and querents.
There is a really logical presentation to the order of learning the cards. This is most definitely the place to start if you have any interest in this ancient reflective practice. I would like to thank Netgalley for an advanced reader copy and will definitely be purchasing the book in print form for future reference
There is a really logical presentation to the order of learning the cards. This is most definitely the place to start if you have any interest in this ancient reflective practice. I would like to thank Netgalley for an advanced reader copy and will definitely be purchasing the book in print form for future reference
April 29, 2024
This is such a wise, kind book that I would recommend it to anyone, even those who have no interest in learning about tarot. But if you are, this is the book for you. Cownie and Lensvelt provide a detailed overview of each card in the Major and Minor Arcana and provide helpful tips for how to get started on reading the tarot. Their writing is witty and light, packed with interesting references - the mark of a good book for me is how many items you want to acquire from the bibliography, and in this case it's pretty much all of them.
June 12, 2022
As pretty as that image is above, I promise the actual book is ten times prettier! All the gold bits are gilt, so it shines in your hand. The blues are so vivid they practically glow. It's a really attractive package.
And luckily, the internals are just as lovely as the externals. It starts with a brief introduction, talking about what Tarot is and isn't. The second chapter answers some common questions about the Tarot. Notably, this chapter discusses reversals; neither author use reversed cards, instead using a card's position in a spread as a way of knowing how the card's energy is manifesting. This is the only mention of reversals in the book, there are no keywords or meanings with the cards.
This is followed by a brief discussion of the make up of a deck, the suits and majors and a (very) brief mention of the numerolgy of a deck. This is the first time I've seen it mentioned anywhere that for Cups and Pentacles, higher numbers are better, while for Swords and Wands it's the other way around; I'd sort of known that but not articulated it before, and this really made it make sense to me. The actual quote, which I've copied into my journal for reference, is If it's round, then go for your life, try to catch them all, etc. If it's pointy - approach with caution.
From there the book moves into the suits, in the order of Cups, Pentacles, Wands and Swords. Each chapter opens with a short discussion of that suit's overarching meanings, then goes through the cards one by one. Each card gets two or three pages, with keywords, an illustration of the card (from the RWS deck) a nice long description of possible meanings, and a few questions that may help you narrow down what the card is trying to tell you. Court cards are included in these chapters, but there's also a separate chapter after the Swords that talks about the Courts more specifically and gives some hints about how to read them. I've gone abck to this chapter three or four times already, it's really useful!
The following chapter is Majors. It's interesting to read them in this direction, as most LWBs start with Majors and move into Minors, but the authors are right that it's easier to grasp the smaller moments represented by the Minors than it is the Majors. The layout is the same for the Majors and they get about the same amount of space.
The next chapter is about spreads. It does point out that you, the reader, are free to read in an unstructured manner, but a spread can make things easier. It gives a nice range of two and three card spreads, the ubiquitous Celtic Cross, and some advice on creating your own spreads as well.
Practical Magic, the next chapter, has some tips and tricks for getting started and for keeping your practise up. Finally, there are some popular decks, some suggestions for other books to read, and a table with keywords for each card for quick reference. There's also an index of some of the pop culture references made in the book; it's nice to see these acknowledged, but the list doesn't say where in the book they were referenced, so it's not always helpful - if I don't recognise the reference to The Never Ending Story, then knowing that there was a reference won't help me. It's lovely to see the range of mentions, though!
I love the chatty, friendly tone used throughout this book, and the down to earth advice. I'd love to have a reading or a chat with the authors sometime! I think it'd be really fun. This is a great book; this and an RWS deck or clone deck would make a fantastic gift for someone interested in starting with tarot, or the book on its own would be a gift for someone who's started but not yet confident. (The authors support owning as many decks as you like, by the way, and buying your own {while also accepting gifts, because fun!}) I'm definitely keeping this book near at hand for reference. I'm very happy with it.
And luckily, the internals are just as lovely as the externals. It starts with a brief introduction, talking about what Tarot is and isn't. The second chapter answers some common questions about the Tarot. Notably, this chapter discusses reversals; neither author use reversed cards, instead using a card's position in a spread as a way of knowing how the card's energy is manifesting. This is the only mention of reversals in the book, there are no keywords or meanings with the cards.
This is followed by a brief discussion of the make up of a deck, the suits and majors and a (very) brief mention of the numerolgy of a deck. This is the first time I've seen it mentioned anywhere that for Cups and Pentacles, higher numbers are better, while for Swords and Wands it's the other way around; I'd sort of known that but not articulated it before, and this really made it make sense to me. The actual quote, which I've copied into my journal for reference, is If it's round, then go for your life, try to catch them all, etc. If it's pointy - approach with caution.
From there the book moves into the suits, in the order of Cups, Pentacles, Wands and Swords. Each chapter opens with a short discussion of that suit's overarching meanings, then goes through the cards one by one. Each card gets two or three pages, with keywords, an illustration of the card (from the RWS deck) a nice long description of possible meanings, and a few questions that may help you narrow down what the card is trying to tell you. Court cards are included in these chapters, but there's also a separate chapter after the Swords that talks about the Courts more specifically and gives some hints about how to read them. I've gone abck to this chapter three or four times already, it's really useful!
The following chapter is Majors. It's interesting to read them in this direction, as most LWBs start with Majors and move into Minors, but the authors are right that it's easier to grasp the smaller moments represented by the Minors than it is the Majors. The layout is the same for the Majors and they get about the same amount of space.
The next chapter is about spreads. It does point out that you, the reader, are free to read in an unstructured manner, but a spread can make things easier. It gives a nice range of two and three card spreads, the ubiquitous Celtic Cross, and some advice on creating your own spreads as well.
Practical Magic, the next chapter, has some tips and tricks for getting started and for keeping your practise up. Finally, there are some popular decks, some suggestions for other books to read, and a table with keywords for each card for quick reference. There's also an index of some of the pop culture references made in the book; it's nice to see these acknowledged, but the list doesn't say where in the book they were referenced, so it's not always helpful - if I don't recognise the reference to The Never Ending Story, then knowing that there was a reference won't help me. It's lovely to see the range of mentions, though!
I love the chatty, friendly tone used throughout this book, and the down to earth advice. I'd love to have a reading or a chat with the authors sometime! I think it'd be really fun. This is a great book; this and an RWS deck or clone deck would make a fantastic gift for someone interested in starting with tarot, or the book on its own would be a gift for someone who's started but not yet confident. (The authors support owning as many decks as you like, by the way, and buying your own {while also accepting gifts, because fun!}) I'm definitely keeping this book near at hand for reference. I'm very happy with it.
March 18, 2022
This is a wonderful introduction to tarot for the beginner and the perfect refresher for anyone familiar with tarot. With a modern take on meaning, down-to-earth language, and cultural references and quotations that offer further illumination, all served with a sprinkle of humour, this is a lot of fun to read. Tarot is simply a storytelling device, one that helps us divine what we really think and feel, and which brings meaning to our lives. Nothing spooky or doomy here.
As someone who has worked with tarot for a few years, I enjoyed the approach of going through the basics like the overall symbolism of numbers and suits. It can be easy to get caught up in bigger meanings so it was nice to have a reminder of the fundamentals with key words for each card. I did a basic draw and flicked through the book to interpret the cards, and it drew my attention to a few points I wouldn't have considered that are relevant to me right now.
I'd definitely recommend the book for absolute beginners but if you're an adept, there may be little here that's new to you regarding reading the cards. There are recommendations on tarot decks, further reading, shops, and courses at the end which offers a valuable resource. There's also a quick reference grid (not visible in the digital copy for review but I'm sure it would be useful). An enjoyable read that's thoughtfully put together with lovely illustrations.
As someone who has worked with tarot for a few years, I enjoyed the approach of going through the basics like the overall symbolism of numbers and suits. It can be easy to get caught up in bigger meanings so it was nice to have a reminder of the fundamentals with key words for each card. I did a basic draw and flicked through the book to interpret the cards, and it drew my attention to a few points I wouldn't have considered that are relevant to me right now.
I'd definitely recommend the book for absolute beginners but if you're an adept, there may be little here that's new to you regarding reading the cards. There are recommendations on tarot decks, further reading, shops, and courses at the end which offers a valuable resource. There's also a quick reference grid (not visible in the digital copy for review but I'm sure it would be useful). An enjoyable read that's thoughtfully put together with lovely illustrations.
November 10, 2022
I went in to this book knowing absolutely nothing about Tarot only that they have cool artwork. The gorgeous artwork on the cover is what grabbed my attention and made me curious to find out more about what Tarot actually entails.
This book tells you everything you need to know about Tarot. There are sections on all the cards telling you what each individual one means and how to read them along with beautiful illustrations of each card. There are also separate chapters for different types of readings you can learn to give.
The chapters are set out nice and easy to navigate, so if there’s something in particular you want to read up on then you can find it straight away.
The fact that this book is written by two authors gives a lovely and unique dialogue on the subject of Tarot. I feel it is so valuable to hear from two perspectives that are both so honest in their interpretations of the cards and it makes you feel like you are gently being guided through such a complex world.
As a complete novice I feel that this book is the perfect read to delve into the world of Tarot and for those with more experience it is the ideal handbook to refresh your mind on the many aspects involved in the art. I’m sure everyone who reads this will finish it full of knowledge and appreciation for such a misunderstood form of story telling.
This book tells you everything you need to know about Tarot. There are sections on all the cards telling you what each individual one means and how to read them along with beautiful illustrations of each card. There are also separate chapters for different types of readings you can learn to give.
The chapters are set out nice and easy to navigate, so if there’s something in particular you want to read up on then you can find it straight away.
The fact that this book is written by two authors gives a lovely and unique dialogue on the subject of Tarot. I feel it is so valuable to hear from two perspectives that are both so honest in their interpretations of the cards and it makes you feel like you are gently being guided through such a complex world.
As a complete novice I feel that this book is the perfect read to delve into the world of Tarot and for those with more experience it is the ideal handbook to refresh your mind on the many aspects involved in the art. I’m sure everyone who reads this will finish it full of knowledge and appreciation for such a misunderstood form of story telling.
August 16, 2025
I cannot & I mean CANNOT recommend this book enough.
Out of fear of over hyping anything: I don’t usually leave recommendations and to each their own…but, if I lost my copy of this book, I would immediately replace it lol— I love it.
For a while it felt like my readings weren’t really “hitting”. With Wild Card, I found myself saying, “YES— wow okay, that is such a wildly brilliant perspective” or “okay that actually makes so much sense to me, I love that example/analogy”. It’s helpful, smart, creative and rich while being extremely palatable and retainable.
I’ve had it for a day and the spine is cracked in 5 different places already lol. I can’t stop and I legit need to get other things done. I’m sorry if this is dramatic but again, even if you have books in this style, this one has really helpful questions that actually make me think (I can be one to brush off the journaling prompts…)
Okay sorry rant over tee hee!
(P.s. If you have the following books & loved them— you will love Wild Card & vise versa: If you are looking for books similar to Wild Card; you’d probably like these too!)
Books with the same vibe:
• Modern Tarot by MT
• Finding the Fool by MJW
• The Creative Tarot
Out of fear of over hyping anything: I don’t usually leave recommendations and to each their own…but, if I lost my copy of this book, I would immediately replace it lol— I love it.
For a while it felt like my readings weren’t really “hitting”. With Wild Card, I found myself saying, “YES— wow okay, that is such a wildly brilliant perspective” or “okay that actually makes so much sense to me, I love that example/analogy”. It’s helpful, smart, creative and rich while being extremely palatable and retainable.
I’ve had it for a day and the spine is cracked in 5 different places already lol. I can’t stop and I legit need to get other things done. I’m sorry if this is dramatic but again, even if you have books in this style, this one has really helpful questions that actually make me think (I can be one to brush off the journaling prompts…)
Okay sorry rant over tee hee!
(P.s. If you have the following books & loved them— you will love Wild Card & vise versa: If you are looking for books similar to Wild Card; you’d probably like these too!)
Books with the same vibe:
• Modern Tarot by MT
• Finding the Fool by MJW
• The Creative Tarot
April 25, 2022
This is an excellent book for those new to the tarot. It goes through each card one by one, offering interpretations and questions to ask yourself to help unravel the meanings of each card. It is very detailed and written in easy to read language - it is not heavy or dry like some tarot books, nor is it heavy on mysticism and esoteric details. This makes it a very accessible and enjoyable book. It is a modern take on the tarot and I think that more experienced tarot readers could find something new in this book.
You are encouraged to have a go at reading the tarot in a really friendly way; it doesn’t bombard you with rules or scare you into thinking you might do it wrong. Instead, this book makes the tarot accessible by giving gentle encouragement and clear guidance. It also gives advice about reading for others and how to cope if you get stuck during a reading. This is highly recommended for all users of the tarot and is definitely a book to buy in hard copy so it can be used for reference.
With thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for providing an advance review copy. All options here are my own.
You are encouraged to have a go at reading the tarot in a really friendly way; it doesn’t bombard you with rules or scare you into thinking you might do it wrong. Instead, this book makes the tarot accessible by giving gentle encouragement and clear guidance. It also gives advice about reading for others and how to cope if you get stuck during a reading. This is highly recommended for all users of the tarot and is definitely a book to buy in hard copy so it can be used for reference.
With thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for providing an advance review copy. All options here are my own.
March 23, 2022
A breath of fresh air in tarot books! This book is very readable and lays out the mystery of the tarot in an easy guide to get you started, without too much mystical theory to muddy the guide. It is straight forward, debunks some of the myths surrounding tarot and takes the fear out of taking the plunge and learning how to read these cards. I loved the authors style of writing, and they very much focus on questions to ask yourself when trying to find meanings in the cards during a reading, with simple ways of learning each card and reminding the reader that the cards are similar to regular playing cards with suits and numbers. I found it so helpful that I have preordered my own physical copy so that I can study at my leisure ( I find reference books easier to use in printed form).
February 20, 2025
La portada es preciosa, pero prometo que el libro por dentro lo es muchísimo más!! La manera de explicar las cartas que tienen Jen y Fiona es sencillamente encantadora, incluso acabas cogiéndole mucho cariño a las más complejas. Es bastante ligero de leer, no sentí una gran sobrecarga leyéndolo, pues no solo se trata de leer y ya, hay que memorizar y entender el significado de las cartas y del tarot en sí!
Sí es verdad que he echado en falta un poquiiiito más de puesta en práctica/contexto, unas cuantas más de tiradas, y algunos ejemplos de sinergias y sus significados :)
Lo recomiendo mucho como libro introductorio al mundo del tarot, aunque también lo recomiendo si llevas tiempo en él, y quieres ampliar tus conocimientos!! 🫶🏻
Sí es verdad que he echado en falta un poquiiiito más de puesta en práctica/contexto, unas cuantas más de tiradas, y algunos ejemplos de sinergias y sus significados :)
Lo recomiendo mucho como libro introductorio al mundo del tarot, aunque también lo recomiendo si llevas tiempo en él, y quieres ampliar tus conocimientos!! 🫶🏻
November 4, 2023
This is such a great book! It exactly reflects the way I use tarot--as a narrative structure to aid in exploring my life story, a way to focus and challenge attention, a system of symbols that acts like a Rorschach test for the reader. This is a very accessible book about tarot that doesn't pander in spells, clairvoyance, or fortune telling. It's a completely rational and self aware program for using cards to enrich your own reflections about your life and to help others do the same. It lays out the basic structure of tarot (based on the Rider Waite Smith deck) and leaves a ton of room for personal interpretation. I will definitely refer to this again and again.
December 11, 2024
Loving this book, I listen to the Sentimental Garbage podcast and discover Jen Cownie in some of their episodes and love the banter between the two hosts. I found she wrote this book along Lensvelt and I was curious because I love tarot. I have a few books about tarot but I struggle to find a perspective that resonates with my values and thought processes. I find a lot of tarot books are trite, often reductive and obvious and some are trying to be almost scientific and too heady. I am still learning how to read the cards and this book feels genuine, smart and generous for a practice that seems to be more guided by intuition and emotional language than prescribed ideas.
May 2, 2022
Wild Card is a great introduction to those completely new to the tarot, and a brilliant read for those who are more familiar with the cards already. I've used the tarot for several years now, but still learnt new things from the book and the authors. Their writing style is friendly and accessible and their approach to the tarot is fresh and fun. I would definitely recommend Wild Card whether you're curious about the tarot or dabbled in it already, and I myself will get back to it whenever I read the cards. Also, this is one of the most stunning covers I've ever seen!
June 2, 2022
I have always found tarot cards intriguing. I don’t exactly believe in them telling the future but I love the history behind them and that kind of witchy vibe you get.
This book is such a fun way to read the cards and to engage storytelling in others whilst you read their cards. There is definitely nothing creepy about this one.
It goes through each card and helps you understand the meaning behind them and I love the illustrations that are inside the book.
The authors bring a modern take on Tarot readings with cultural references and with some humour thrown in too. It is nice and simple and not at all complicated. I am definitely going to keep picking up this book over the coming weeks and practice reading the cards.
Wild Card is the perfect beginners guide to reading Tarot cards and is very respectful towards the ancient myths surrounding them. A beautiful and interesting book that may help you discover a little more about yourself.
This book is such a fun way to read the cards and to engage storytelling in others whilst you read their cards. There is definitely nothing creepy about this one.
It goes through each card and helps you understand the meaning behind them and I love the illustrations that are inside the book.
The authors bring a modern take on Tarot readings with cultural references and with some humour thrown in too. It is nice and simple and not at all complicated. I am definitely going to keep picking up this book over the coming weeks and practice reading the cards.
Wild Card is the perfect beginners guide to reading Tarot cards and is very respectful towards the ancient myths surrounding them. A beautiful and interesting book that may help you discover a little more about yourself.
May 15, 2025
This book has helped me through a really tough year, most recently the Sunday just gone when my daughter was in a panic about her English Lit GCSE the following morning. We drew the King Of Swords and there was a Shakespeare quote right there on the page! Be as skeptical as you like, this put us at ease and made us laugh. And, as a side note, my daughter proceeded to nail her exam on Romeo and Juliet.
The imagery in this book is beautiful. Each card is presented in a funny, easy to understand, colourful way. If you have always dabbled in Tarot and never quite found the right book for you, this is it! It's cosy, reassuring and delicious.
Thank you for putting it into the world.
The imagery in this book is beautiful. Each card is presented in a funny, easy to understand, colourful way. If you have always dabbled in Tarot and never quite found the right book for you, this is it! It's cosy, reassuring and delicious.
Thank you for putting it into the world.
March 16, 2022
A perfect beginners guide to tarot. As a newbie it answers so many questions you may have but perhaps feel too silly or shy to ask. Then it goes into great detail about the cards, their meaning, representation and how they link to other cards. Own experiences are discussed as well as knowledge. I would probably recommend a hard copy rather than e-book as this useful reference may require some flicking back and forth.
Engaging and informative.
Engaging and informative.
January 4, 2023
This was such a fun and lovely read! As someone who has been reading tarot from a very young age it was nice to have a comprehension and easily digestible guide to tarot and a deeper understanding of the cards origins and lore. It allows the reader to explore their own interpretations of the cards and isn't at all intimidating. A great recommendation if you are curious about tarot but are too overwhelmed to know where to begin! This is a great book to begin with 🥰
April 4, 2023
Kul approach. Jag gillade deras sekulära syn på tarot samt blinkningar till populärkultur såsom memes. Tänker att boken fortsättningsvis kommer fungera lite som ett lexikon ifall jag blir osäker på något korts betydelse. Än så länge sträcker sig mitt tarotintresse till att min bestie Alice gör läsningar för hela vänskapskretsen snarare än att jag vill göra läsningarna själv. Trots det så vill jag förstås ändå fördjupa min förståelse för de olika korten.
April 18, 2022
I fell in love with the gorgeous cover and appreciated this well written introduction to Tarots. It's an excellent reference guide or the perfect book if you want to learn about this complex system of symbols.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
April 25, 2023
A really friendly, funny, well-written and wise book. One of the best I've read in a long time and an excellent introduction to Tarot. My only complaint would be that some of the interpretations centre a bit around work / careers / professional life which interests me less but maybe that's just boring old, unambitious, 'work to live' me.
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