Suggested Reading
Sylvia Abraham, How to Use Tarot Spreads
Over three dozen tarot spreads. Can be used with any tarot deck.
Ruth Ann Amberstone and Wald Amberstone,
The Secret Language of Tarot
A study of common symbols used in tarot cards. Theoretically can be used with any deck; however, is based on RWS.
Nancy Antenucci and Melanie Howard, Psychic Tarot
This book teaches tarot readers how to use their intuition to read the cards and how to strengthen their psychic abilities.
Ly de Angeles, Tarot Theory and Practice
Includes basic card meanings and a very interesting method of conducting a reading. Meanings are based on RWS, but the reading can be conducted with any tarot cards.
Josephine Ellershaw, Easy Tarot Reading
A fantastic explanation of how a reader weaves tarot card meanings into a seamless, useful interpretation. Available fall 2011.
Mary K. Greer, 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
An excellent book for deepening your understanding of tarot cards. Can be used with any deck.
Mary K. Greer, The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals
A guide to understanding and using reversals in tarot readings using decks in the RWS tradition.
Elizabeth Hazel, Tarot Decoded
If you are interested in learning more about dignities and correspondences, this is an excellent resource. Can be used with any deck.
Kim Huggens, Tarot 101
A complete course in studying tarot cards to develop deeper meanings. Takes the unique approach of grouping cards by similarity of meaning rather than in numeric order. Can be used with any deck.
Corrine Kenner, Tarot Journaling
This book is out of print, but if you like journaling, try to find a used copy. It is filled with excellent journaling ideas. Can be used with any deck.
Llewellyn’s Tarot Reader
An annual published from 2005 through 2008, filled with excellent articles, spreads, and deck reviews. Although all issues are out of print, used copies are on the market.
Teresa Michelsen, The Complete Tarot Reader
A self-study program for developing your own card meanings. Can be used with any tarot deck.
Rachel Pollack, Tarot Wisdom
A fascinating journey through the tarot, based on Rachel’s lifetime of studies, explorations, and musings. Can be used with any tarot deck.
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TAROT FOR BEGINNERS BY BARBARA MOORE
Mystery / ThrillerTarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
