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Tarot in Love: Consulting the Cards in Matters of the Heart
Get Rid of Fear and Uncertainty in Romance Readings
How does he really feel about me? When is she coming back? Why won't these cards let me see into their mind?
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Love is the most common topic in tarot, and though it may seem daunting to interpret the cards, fear not. Elliot Adam is here to help you identify issues and uncover solutions, guiding you in both finding a partner and healing current relationships.
In addition to interpreting tarot symbolism for matters of the heart, T arot in Love provides a safe, compassionate space to explore some of your deepest vulnerabilities and learn more about yourself. Elliot presents all seventy-eight cards as love-based archetypes, explains what each one may be teaching you, and offers a variety of relationship-themed spreads. Filled with deep wisdom on reversals, significators, and more, this book gives you power and confidence in both your readings and love.
How does he really feel about me? When is she coming back? Why won't these cards let me see into their mind?
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Love is the most common topic in tarot, and though it may seem daunting to interpret the cards, fear not. Elliot Adam is here to help you identify issues and uncover solutions, guiding you in both finding a partner and healing current relationships.
In addition to interpreting tarot symbolism for matters of the heart, T arot in Love provides a safe, compassionate space to explore some of your deepest vulnerabilities and learn more about yourself. Elliot presents all seventy-eight cards as love-based archetypes, explains what each one may be teaching you, and offers a variety of relationship-themed spreads. Filled with deep wisdom on reversals, significators, and more, this book gives you power and confidence in both your readings and love.
- GenresTarotNonfiction
408 pages, Paperback
Published January 8, 2023
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About the author
Elliot Adam
5 books9 followersElliot began his professional tarot career at the age of 16. At the age of 20, he opened his own tarot shop, Athena’s Oracle, in Milwaukee. He received a Doctoral Degree in Classical Oboe before deciding to return his attention to his spiritual business roots. Elliot established his website, ElliotOracle.com and has since attracted a substantial international clientele including Hollywood scriptwriters, high-profile journalists, actors, doctors, and entrepreneurs. His success is rooted in his unique descriptions of traditional tarot symbolism as vehicles for personal empowerment.
Elliot’s Card of the Day blog has attracted a huge following and is currently among the first tarot definition search results on Google (especially for reversals). He’s currently completing a book based on his popular tarot interpretations and believes in taking tarot out of the realm of fear and into a place of understanding and empowerment.
Elliot also loves ancient Greek history, religion, and language and has many classical poems and hymns memorized in their original Greek.
Elliot’s business, ElliotOracle.com, offers tarot readings for clients. Tarot is a language of pictures depicting universal archetypes. Our inner selves speak in the language of myths and symbols. As an oracle, Elliot reads the story of a client’s life based on the symbols from the tarot cards.
By viewing individual situations through this lens, clients gain safety and distance from their fears and can detach from specific outcomes. Elliot uses the imagery to help clients examine what’s potentially blocking them from moving forward, but also to view where their energy is flowing to a clearer path towards success.
Elliot’s Card of the Day blog has attracted a huge following and is currently among the first tarot definition search results on Google (especially for reversals). He’s currently completing a book based on his popular tarot interpretations and believes in taking tarot out of the realm of fear and into a place of understanding and empowerment.
Elliot also loves ancient Greek history, religion, and language and has many classical poems and hymns memorized in their original Greek.
Elliot’s business, ElliotOracle.com, offers tarot readings for clients. Tarot is a language of pictures depicting universal archetypes. Our inner selves speak in the language of myths and symbols. As an oracle, Elliot reads the story of a client’s life based on the symbols from the tarot cards.
By viewing individual situations through this lens, clients gain safety and distance from their fears and can detach from specific outcomes. Elliot uses the imagery to help clients examine what’s potentially blocking them from moving forward, but also to view where their energy is flowing to a clearer path towards success.
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December 16, 2022
The wise counsel in this well-written guidebook does exactly what I'm looking for when I do a tarot reading for myself: it invariably brings order to my frazzled mind. At these times, I'm usually looking for wise counsel from my higher self.
When my emotions get in the way or I am too negative about a situation to think clearly, I meditate for a few minutes then shuffle my favourite deck of tarot cards. Often, the familiar routine of shuffling and then laying out the cards in a Celtic Cross spread will center me and focus my chaotic thoughts. It is surprising how many times I get either a sympathetic "buck up girl, things will be better soon/you will make it through this current strife (Strength card)/ this is a necessary growing pain (Two of Swords)" message, or a "stop whining, you are blowing things out of proportion (9 of swords)" spread.
The introductory pages of this book, describing the frenzied mindset of a "reader in the dire throes of love" had me howling with sympathetic laughter. Love - especially unrequited love - can be a confusing, often painful journey. Self doubt plagues us all.
What you will find here is a no-nonsense layout of possible interpretations for a reading that will help reset a love-lorn reader's frazzled thought patterns. There is some really helpful advice in each and every card interpretation. The sensible advice at the end of each section is sure to set you back on the path to emotional rationality!
I highly recommend this thoughtful - often sympathetic - guidebook. You may be able to get yourself out of the doldrums by doing your own tarot reading once you've read through Tarot in Love.. At the very least you'll get a laugh or two from some of the ridiculous results that can occur during a random deal. Mind you, some of the "gibberish readings" I have done which did not answer my particular question at the time, will, in hindsight, have contained an insight regarding something else in my life that would soon take priority. Cracks me up every time!
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this excellent guidebook on love and the tarot in exchange for an honest review.
When my emotions get in the way or I am too negative about a situation to think clearly, I meditate for a few minutes then shuffle my favourite deck of tarot cards. Often, the familiar routine of shuffling and then laying out the cards in a Celtic Cross spread will center me and focus my chaotic thoughts. It is surprising how many times I get either a sympathetic "buck up girl, things will be better soon/you will make it through this current strife (Strength card)/ this is a necessary growing pain (Two of Swords)" message, or a "stop whining, you are blowing things out of proportion (9 of swords)" spread.
The introductory pages of this book, describing the frenzied mindset of a "reader in the dire throes of love" had me howling with sympathetic laughter. Love - especially unrequited love - can be a confusing, often painful journey. Self doubt plagues us all.
What you will find here is a no-nonsense layout of possible interpretations for a reading that will help reset a love-lorn reader's frazzled thought patterns. There is some really helpful advice in each and every card interpretation. The sensible advice at the end of each section is sure to set you back on the path to emotional rationality!
I highly recommend this thoughtful - often sympathetic - guidebook. You may be able to get yourself out of the doldrums by doing your own tarot reading once you've read through Tarot in Love.. At the very least you'll get a laugh or two from some of the ridiculous results that can occur during a random deal. Mind you, some of the "gibberish readings" I have done which did not answer my particular question at the time, will, in hindsight, have contained an insight regarding something else in my life that would soon take priority. Cracks me up every time!
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this excellent guidebook on love and the tarot in exchange for an honest review.
December 6, 2022
Reading for relationships can be a bit different than the readings, and this book is a great help with the former. Take your Love readings to the next level with everything covered in this book. It is a great addition to your Tarot tool box!
November 26, 2022
I was lucky to get an ARC of this book, and I adored it! I so appreciate having so many nuanced versions of each card depending on what energy or situation you're bringing to the reading. Well done, Elliot Adam!
November 24, 2022
If you want a 400 page book that basically gives a card 5 new meanings just for relationships; then this book is for you. Queen of Swords for example has 9 pages of meanings. I feel like this could have been shortened by 200 pages as a lot of it is redundant.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
August 1, 2023
Hands down this is an amazing book. I have been reading tarot for over 30 years. Most tarot books include repetitive information like history and all the basics. It was refreshing for these not to be included for a change. We honestly don't need this information in every book. I love how the author gives a quick break down of the book and what to expect and then delves right in.
Often times authors concentrate on the major arcana and skimp out on the pips/minor arcana. You won't find that here, you will find the same amount of effort and detail in every card. I really like how different love situations are broken down and how the same effort was also given to the reversals.
I seldom find good tarot books on love, they often miss the mark. Not here you will find meanings and advice for different stages of relationships, even intimacy! Which seems to alway be overlooked but a much needed topic to address.
When you look at the individual meanings to different types of situations, you can see how it relates to the card and its standard meaning. I really enjoyed how to the point the explanations were. The language is easy to understand as are the points being made.
This is a must have as a reference book in your tarot library.
Often times authors concentrate on the major arcana and skimp out on the pips/minor arcana. You won't find that here, you will find the same amount of effort and detail in every card. I really like how different love situations are broken down and how the same effort was also given to the reversals.
I seldom find good tarot books on love, they often miss the mark. Not here you will find meanings and advice for different stages of relationships, even intimacy! Which seems to alway be overlooked but a much needed topic to address.
When you look at the individual meanings to different types of situations, you can see how it relates to the card and its standard meaning. I really enjoyed how to the point the explanations were. The language is easy to understand as are the points being made.
This is a must have as a reference book in your tarot library.
March 14, 2023
I have a decades long interest in tarot cards, and I am also a fan of the Elliot Adam, author of Tarot in Love. I have read his previous book "Fearless Tarot" with delight and followed him on Instagram for some time, so I jumped at the opportunity to read this latest release.
Without a doubt, a question everyone has during a reading, centers on love or romance. "When will I find it", "Is this the one?", "Will they come back", etc... you get the idea. Tarot in Love is a deep dive into all the love and romance questions. Each card has a meaning (sometimes multiple!) in Elliott lingo (interpret as easy to understand) and although I don't use reversals, he has included both upright and reversed interpretations for every card.
Tarot in Love is a great resource filled with a plethora of knowledge for any tarot reader of any experience level. Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this electronic copy (all opinions expressed in this review are authentically mine).
Without a doubt, a question everyone has during a reading, centers on love or romance. "When will I find it", "Is this the one?", "Will they come back", etc... you get the idea. Tarot in Love is a deep dive into all the love and romance questions. Each card has a meaning (sometimes multiple!) in Elliott lingo (interpret as easy to understand) and although I don't use reversals, he has included both upright and reversed interpretations for every card.
Tarot in Love is a great resource filled with a plethora of knowledge for any tarot reader of any experience level. Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this electronic copy (all opinions expressed in this review are authentically mine).
December 25, 2022
4/5 stars!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I appreciate this book for giving interpretations on all of the tarot cards from major arcana to minor arcana, as well as how each card can be interpreted for different romantic situations such as new relationship, long-term partnership, intimacy, seeking romance, and desire. I personally don't care about reversed cards but this book also offered reversed card interpretations for each romantic situations. This is perfect for tarot beginners.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I appreciate this book for giving interpretations on all of the tarot cards from major arcana to minor arcana, as well as how each card can be interpreted for different romantic situations such as new relationship, long-term partnership, intimacy, seeking romance, and desire. I personally don't care about reversed cards but this book also offered reversed card interpretations for each romantic situations. This is perfect for tarot beginners.
November 28, 2022
Tarot in Love is an excellent resource and packed full of unique explanations. Elliot Adam provides lots of alternative versions for each card and expresses the importance of situational energy allowing for a unique take on tarot. I highly enjoyed this and will be recommending it to my friends, especially those freshly into Tarot.
July 10, 2024
Quick impressions: Overall, this is an excellent book that I strongly recommend. It belongs on your book shelf. I would buy one a personal copy. I am glad I read this one. I really liked it. A great Tarot resource to keep handy.
(A detailed review with additional reading notes available on my blog soon.)
(A detailed review with additional reading notes available on my blog soon.)
March 9, 2023
So many things to love about Elliot Adam’s newest tarot book! I especially love how the court cards are described. Full of strong, positive phrasing, and uncanny insights. I’ve been married 10 years and still found it a wonderful resource. The book is very inclusive and thoughtfully planned.
April 24, 2023
Right out the gate in the introduction the author lacks information about which deck & meanings are being used, lack basic information to later understand why they feel such card would have said meaning. This seems to be a clout relationship tarot book. The basic fundamentals are missing !!!!!!!
January 21, 2023
Really good addition if wanting more insight or doing more workings with love and relationships. does give reverse meanings. I do like that the court cards are with the rest of their suit.
February 18, 2024
Great resource! I only wish it got more into interpretations of feelings. I refer to it and the author's other book often. They're so wholesome and empowering
May 3, 2025
Nonostante mi sia trovato in diversi punti in disaccordo con l’autore, non posso negare che il libro sia un pozzo di informazioni nella sua parte centrale, vale a dire quella dedicata alle carte in sé, mentre le stese lasciano un po’ a desiderare.
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