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The Smart Girl's Guide to Tarot

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As a professional psychic (well over 10,000 clients) and author of my own Tarot book--not to brag, just establishing that I do this for a living--I have to say that THIS BOOK is one of my all-time favorite texts. It is like Goldilocks: not too much information, and not to boring. Fun, quick, and e-a-s-y.

There are a lot of books on the Tarot, some going back centuries. Most of them are pretty much the same: "Here's a few spreads, and this is what each card means, now go out there and spread my doctrine." It gets pretty dry after a while. The Tarot should be fun! In fact, the tarot IS fun, it's a blast! But if you don't have a good bond with your cards, or the Tarot book YOU have is dull and boring, it can really put a cramp in your readings. Emmi's book makes learning the Tarot fun and quick. The illustrations really sum up the essence of each card without bogging you down with a lot of out-dated symbolism and stuff you probably don't really want to spend years studying anyway. Additionally, Emmi gives you easy-to-follow sample readings to help you see what you will face when you have a client sitting across from you asking "Is that bad?" I seriously wish she had written this book a hundred years ago when I first started playing with the Tarot. Of course I blame her for not doing so.

Emmi's book gets you reading and playing with your cards quickly, and she helps you become a more conversational (and thus more interesting of a reader--especially at parties. And parties are EXACTLY where you want to be a popular reader. If you want to quickly learn to read the cards and you don't want to put yourself to sleep reading a book on the Tarot, get this book! I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Dusty White

I bought this book along with my first tarot deck (the Vanessa tarot, so great, check it out). I was very happy with this book. The author approaches tarot in a lighthearted but extremely respectful way, with humor around ever turn. Not only does this book always make me laugh, but it's analyses of each of the cards is dead on. I really love how there are explanations of each card under certain circumstances, for example the author will tell you how a card means something different depending on where it falls in a spread. Excellent reference and so much fun!

I really have enjoyed this little book! I suppose it could be considered a little on the "flip" side, but it is an easy read and light hearted in the author's attempt to get to the point. Some of the Tarot books I've read are too somber and I believe humor helps in life! I give ratings to my own enjoyment and appreciation of products and I enjoy this one! Cute and sassy, good for beginners because it's not intimidating! For serious readers, everything has it's place, including a lighter approach. I like to use many sources for readings, this stays on my shelf!

As a book for beginners and/or those who are hesitant to buy a book on tarot, this is great. I like her examples of interpretation, real life stories, and how her own biases in readings have affected things. I also like her interpretations of the cards and their meanings, and this is one of the few books I've read where I pretty much agree with both the upright and reversed interpretations of the cards. I'd highly recommend it as a good starter book to get.

I am not a tarot expert, let me state that right now. But having "played" around with tarot for the better part of ten years, I know some books are easier to understand than others. This book gives you a more detailed explanation of a card's meaning (both forward and reversed) than the "guide" traditionally found in tarot decks. BUT this book isn't nearly as detailed and helpful as others that are out there. All in all, a good basic book for someone who's just looking for the basics or a good place to start.

Forget all the stereotypes. No old crones with shawls and crystal balls here. Just lots of fun, practical advice about how tarot applies to our modern lives. When I started tarot, I bought about a dozen books to guide me, including the classic texts. The Smart Girl' Guide to Tarot has definitely become my favorite and most valuable resource for interpretting cards. Unlike most authors who describe vague possible meanings, Emmi Fredericks gives witty and concrete guidance. Fredericks clearly knows her stuff, and she's careful to include both traditional and alternative interpretations.

Much as I love this book and consider it a "must have" for any tarot enthusiast, it isn't comprehensive. It glosses over the history of tarot and doesn't do a great job teaching about tarot spreads. The illustrations are fun but don't show the classic symbolism you'll need to thoroughly interpret the cards.

The seller shipped the book in a timely manner. Also, this book is so much fun to read,and i recommend this seller to everyone.

We had high hopes for this book, as many Tarot books read somewhat dryly, but after a few chapters it became apparent that this is not a book for the serious student. The book itself was focused on using the Tarot in relationship issues, in which it certainly excels. However, it can be used for so much more, something this book does not touch upon. The approach to reading the cards seemed somewhat flippant, and more suited for someone with just a passing interest in learning how they work. Although it did provide several amusing moments, this is not a book we would recommend for a beginner. For the more experienced reader, it would be more of a novelty item than a useful tool.