Customer Reviews

Tarot Kit for Beginners

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I count among my friends some of the most eminent and skilled Tarot professionals in the world, and I can say without hesitation that Janet Berres is the most amazing Tarot reader I know. Her "Your Guide to the Tarot" is not only the finest introduction to the art of reading the cards, it remains an enduring textbook for readers of all skill and experience levels.

Long a classic among professionals her little book is now paired with Lo Scarabeo's "Universal Tarot" (a stunning rendering of the classic images) and packaged as "Tarot Kit for Beginners." But don't let the title fool you. Ms Berres' offering to the world of Tarot literature will continue to educate and inspire Tarot enthusiasts long after our generation has drawn the Death card for the last time.

I bought this Tarot kit -- book and Universal Tarot deck, with bag -- mostly to have a second Tarot deck that I could keep at work for studying during my lunch break. I figured that the book would be fairly lightweight, and for the most part I was right.

The title, "Tarot Kit for Beginners," just about sums it up as far as the book is concerned. The card meanings were very basic, and I was a bit disappointed that only upright meanings were given. To its credit, the book does touch upon all the essentials a beginner needs to know, keeping a Tarot journal, etc., and it even delves a bit into correspondences with numerology and astrology before getting into card meanings.

If I were judging this kit on the basis of everything else that's out there, I would only give it three stars (a generaous three at that), since there are a lot meatier starter kits out there. But if you're just looking to wet your whistle on Tarot and see if it's for you, then for the price this kit is for you. Judging the kit on that basis alone, I give it four stars.

The experience and knowledge of Janet Berres shine through on every page of her very thorough book. Indeed, the book alone is worth the price of this deck and book set, created by Llewellyn to showcase the author. If you don't have Janet's book already, here is a great chance to obtain what has been a very hard to find publication, originally issued by the author herself. The book and deck here go well together, but Janet Berres brings great things to Tarot with her insights, and her expertise will prove very valuable to anyone interested in continuing their studies ~ or building the perfect Tarot Library.

Janet Berres has done a fabulous job of making the Tarot seem easy! Well, maybe not easy, but definitely something the average person can do. I have always looked up to Tarot readers, never thinking I could do it myself, but after using Berres' kit, I am beginning to learn the art myself. I am enjoying the background of Tarot, as well as learning a lot about myself.

Thank you for all your work to make Tarot understandable for everyone!


Rev. Paula T. Webb ~ Author, "Creating Perfect Relationships," "An Independent Ministry," "Cooking with Grace" & Founder, National InterFaith Council

ive been reading the tarot since I was about 12. This is the best book on a intro to the tarot. She explains all of the cards very very well , As well as providing A few spreads.

I've been interested in the Tarot for many years but was intimidated by the books available. This book is a very user-friendly book that comes with a set of cards. The book has references on each card that is easy to understand and learn. She gives good pointers on keeping a journal from which I've learned a lot.

I have been very curious about Tarot Card reading for sometime. I did not fully understand it. I knew that the only way I could become more knowledgable about the art is by diving into it and purchasing tarot cards. "Which one should I purchase?" was the main question. I am a beginner and needed something easy to comprehend something like a beginners course. Purchasing this product is an excellent investment. I understand the art of Tarot much more. If you are a beginner this is the Tarot card for you.

This book " Your guide to the tarot" does not provide ENOUGH information on each cards translation. She shouldn't use her definitions to define the meaning of the cards, instead should of given a "traditional" or "general" meaning of each particular cards. This book is NOT helpful for any beginners including me ! Her definition of the cards are also TOO SHORT, not enough interpretation or example is giving on them. I bought this KIT to learn the tarot not to wasted money on junk. SMFH - As for the tarot. The images are lovely and well designed, i give it an A+; but the book is an F-.
Now i have to buy another book by another author in order to get an understanding of the tarot . smh

I have had impressive readings from the author in the past. I purchased this book to learn how to read cards myself. This book has been a big help and is very well written.

This Tarot reading card and book is definetly a must have specially for beginners it has good guidence for Tarot reading even though i hav'n reveiewd the whole study it's awesome