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Tarot For Dummies Paperback – August 15, 2001

by Amber Jayanti (Author)

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For centuries, people have used the tarot to help them gain access to spiritual knowledge and explore universal truths. You don't have to be spiritually inclined to get something out of the tarot. Even the most hard-boiled materialist, with the assistance of The Knight, The Fool, the Lovers, the Hanged Man, and all the rest of the major and minor arcana, can achieve deep insights into their own true natures and the natures of others in their lives. Used properly, the tarot can reveal to us our deepest longings, help us to confront our fears, and allow us to recognize unspoken emotional and psychological obstacles to happiness.

Come along on a fascinating journey as world-renowned spiritual teacher Amber Jayanti reveals the mysteries of the tarot and shows you how to tap into its uncanny power as a tool for personal exploration and growth. Discover how to use the tarot to: Reveal new options Get a new perspective on and re-envision your life Find hope, support, and encou ragement Increase mental and emotional clarity Reaffirm what you already know Connect more deeply with your intuition Explore universal truths Answer some of life's biggest questions

"Tarot For Dummies" explains how the tarot works, what it can and can't do for you, and how to get the most out of it. And it guides you step-by-step through: Shopping for the right deck for you Handling the cards and interpreting spreads Preparing for a reading Finding spreads that are relevant to loved ones, friends, history, and special events Distinguishing the elements of a great reading Linking the tarot with astrology, numerology, the Qabalah and other sources of wisdom

Do you long to see your life from a different perspective - to "see the big picture?" Let expert Amber Jayanti show you how to interpret the tarot and re-envision your life through this ancient, mystical system of pictures.

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (August 15, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764553615
ISBN-13: 978-0764553615
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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Okay, I'm a Dummy

By David A. Berman on August 10, 2003

Format: Paperback

After reading a few of the other highly-touted tarot books, I still didn't "get it." It wasn't until I read this one that I finally "got it." Amber Jayanti's approach is great for the beginner. Her approach at looking at the basic symbolism of each card opened a whole new world for me; it all finally made sense. After learning what the symbols could suggest, each page for each card has a list of possible questions to connect with the ideas put forth on each card. I highly recommend this book for the beginner.

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By A Customer on November 21, 2003

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Amber Jayanti delivers again!
Authoress of the classic "Living the Tarot", when Amber writes a book on Tarot, we know to expect great things. In TFD, she not only lives up to our excited expectations but far exceeds them. You must see for yourself just how much information is packed in this book.
With her usual expert writing skill, Amber gives us a strong examination of a wide range of Tarot aspects, that will be useful to all levels of the reader's expertise. With sensitivity she maintains her gentle sense of fun and humor, giving her views in a non-threatening way that is especially valuable to her beginner readers. In giving concise, thorough explanations, this work becomes valuable to her intermediate and advanced readers.
It is truly no wonder and with much deserved credit, that Amber's books bring rave reviews, with use of such words as `compassionate', `knowledgeable', and `insightful'. Her work itself proclaims these attributes loud an clear. She will without doubt, be a historical figure in the Tarot World with such books as these.
In this work we are getting Amber's views which while influenced by her Qabalistic leanings, does not demand that her reader have such knowledge. There are 22 sections to this book... beginning with the Introduction we are started off with some `behind the scenes' thoughts. Making Friends with Tarot, covers pictures, archetypes, and making the Tarot personal. Who Uses the Tarot and Why, contains examples of how Tarot can be put to use. Let's Go Shopping, is a discussion on many of the popular decks and the choices available to you. History and Mystery, is a fascinating look at the historical aspects of Tarot. Mystery School Tradition, looks at what such groups are and are not, as well as what they teach or not.Read more ›

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Excellent Book for Beginners

By Susan J. Allyn on July 21, 2002

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This book is Fantastic! Everything in broken down so it is easily understood. If you want to understand yourself more, this is the book for you. Amber makes you feel real at ease with the Tarot cards and learning them without feeling overwhelmed. Her ideas on reading for others are wonderful. If you are just getting started or just want to know more about the Tarot, I recommend this book.

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A big disappointment

By A Customer on August 23, 2003

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Ms. Jayanti is big on the history of tarot cards and obviously a psychology buff. She interprets the cards as a psychologist might see Rohrschach ink blots. "I don't work with the tarot to predict the future," she says.
Tarot is a great teaching tool for substance-abuse counselors, according to this author. She lets the client do the interpreting of the cards as pretty pictures, much as a psychiatrist might ask a patient to interpret ink blots.
This author calls it a "fallacy" that some think tarot readings help you find out about your future. To her, the cards are merely a symbol system that can assist you in understanding yourself -- and you can forget about predictive readings for others. "Lighting candles or saying prayers" to her is "just plain ignorant."
I'll take a book that tells me how to read the cards. If I want psychoanalysis, I'll go to a psychiatrist.

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Highly recommended for beginners

By GMYC on November 4, 2002

Format: Paperback

Tarot for Dummies is a clear, comprehensive and fun book to read whether you're a beginner or an intermediate as it has all the information you need from choosing your first deck to linking the cards to other divination systems such as astrology, meditating with colour, numerology, Qabalistic Tree of Life, The Chakras, musical notation, etc.. Not only that, there is even an entire chapter devoted to exploring the Tarot card reading as a profession -- who does it and how you can do it too.
What I am most impressed with is how all this wealth of information is organised adding to the clarity and concisiveness of how most "Dummies" books are organised. I especially like how a lot of the information is put into columns and charts making it easy to reference whenever I need to.
The only thing I find lacking, like in most tarot books nowadays is the discussion on tarot reversals. Furthermore, the author seems to avoid writing anything unpleasant even though the card clearly shows the situation is undesirable to disasterous. I find that a middle ground approach would have been more helpful.
But all in all, Tarot for Dummies is an excellent wealth of information for starters and intermediates alike. It is an excellent book to start one off on the right track to reading Tarot cards.

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I wouldnt recomend it

By Stephanie on April 2, 2012

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I guess I thought this book would have more to do with reading tarot cards and card meanings instead of a long history/symbology lesson. I understand that the cards are symbols that everyone sees differently but did she have to be so vague about EVERYTHING? I felt this book was more about Qabala than the cards themselves. And if your going to write a book for "dummies" try not making it so complicated. I bought this book three years ago and honestly got about a 3rd of the way through and put it and the deck away. Two days ago I decided to force myself to read the whole book. I understood what she was saying I just thought it should have been more card related information.

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Perfect.

I purchased the book used, but I don't care. It didn't even seem as used as I though it was going to be. This is the first for Dummies book I've ever purchased lol

Published 2 months ago by DivineFem666

excellent book i got it used because i already had ...

excellent book
i got it used because i already had the tarot cards that come with the set
highly recommended

Published 2 months ago by kre8iv1

Five Stars

good

Published 4 months ago by brokentree

Five Stars

BOTA grad puts a spiritual spin on reading the tarot.

Published 8 months ago by E. Simpson

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I hated this book, it's badly written, confusing. It's more likely written BY a dummy than FOR dummies.

Published 11 months ago by Maria Molinari

This is an excellent investment for any practitioner of the tarot or...

This is THE book if you want to really delve into the meaning of the Tarot cards. The symbolism of each card is thoroughly explained, and thought provoking questions are put forth... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Kelly J Charlton

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Published 20 months ago by Kindle Customer

Easy reading in simple terms

I am a beginner to the Tarot. I felt a little overwhelmed by other Tarot books that to me were very wordy and complex. Read more

Published on March 19, 2014 by Mare Y.

My Lips Are Sealed

Amber Jayanti Th.D., is a graduate of the Builders of the Adytum's (BOTA) thirteen-year long training in the Qabalistic Mysteries. Read more

Published on June 10, 2013 by Max Watts

This book could explain a bit more.

What I do not like about this books is that it doesn't explain when you get multiple cards, how to read them together. Otherwise it's a great book and very informative. Read more

Published on February 5, 2013 by Denise E. Kernoul

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