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Do you want to learn the secrets of the Tarot? Has it always fascinated you but seemed too complicated? Now you can learn to give excellent readings with any Tarot deck thanks to P. Scott Hollander's book, Tarot for Beginners.
This book is written in plain English — no weird language or arcane references — so you can understand it. There is no need to know anything about any other occult subject. Just get any Tarot deck and this book, and you'll have all you need to give great Tarot readings.
Each card is thoroughly described and explained. The explanation covers both the spiritual meanings — so you can use the card for meditation and spiritual development — and how to interpret the card when you are giving a reading. For example, when the seven of Wands is upright, it means financial gain or success. When reversed, it means you should consider this a warning not to hesitate. The two of Swords means friendship, union, or alliance unless it is reversed, in which case it means deceit, disloyalty, falsehood, or disorder. The High Priestess means wisdom, serenity, knowledge, and understanding when upright. If reversed, it means superficial knowledge or ignorance. This book is that straightforward and that easy.
Of course, there's more to a reading than just knowing the meanings of the cards. You also need a format in which to associate the meanings of the cards. This is called the "layout" or "spread." The book gives three different spreads. It reveals how the spreads are used and then gives sample readings so you can learn by example.
This is the ideal introduction to the Tarot for people who want to learn how to use this divinatory system. Get a deck and this book, and you can be reading the Tarot in no time!
This book is written in plain English — no weird language or arcane references — so you can understand it. There is no need to know anything about any other occult subject. Just get any Tarot deck and this book, and you'll have all you need to give great Tarot readings.
Each card is thoroughly described and explained. The explanation covers both the spiritual meanings — so you can use the card for meditation and spiritual development — and how to interpret the card when you are giving a reading. For example, when the seven of Wands is upright, it means financial gain or success. When reversed, it means you should consider this a warning not to hesitate. The two of Swords means friendship, union, or alliance unless it is reversed, in which case it means deceit, disloyalty, falsehood, or disorder. The High Priestess means wisdom, serenity, knowledge, and understanding when upright. If reversed, it means superficial knowledge or ignorance. This book is that straightforward and that easy.
Of course, there's more to a reading than just knowing the meanings of the cards. You also need a format in which to associate the meanings of the cards. This is called the "layout" or "spread." The book gives three different spreads. It reveals how the spreads are used and then gives sample readings so you can learn by example.
This is the ideal introduction to the Tarot for people who want to learn how to use this divinatory system. Get a deck and this book, and you can be reading the Tarot in no time!
From the Publisher
One of the things that some students of the occult forget is that they were once beginners too. As a result, some of them assume that everyone already has advanced knowledge.
So when you're starting your studies you may be confronted with books filled with mysterious terms and complex concepts. That makes the subject daunting and difficult to learn.
To overcome this problem, Llewellyn has started the "for Beginners" series of books. They are made for people who are starting out, not already advanced. Even so, they are complete and give you everything you need to know to begin studying one subject.
Tarot for Beginners by P. Scott Hollander is a perfect example. It will allow you to give great readings with any Tarot deck. And even though the book prepares you to give in-depth interpretations of the cards, it is written in plain English so you can understand it.
The book describes the typical symbols and images you will find on each card. It also gives the meanings for each card in both the upright and inverted positions. With this information you can interpret every card of the deck! It also includes three layouts so you'll know how to spread the cards and have their meanings when they interact with each other and with the meaning of where the cards fall in the spread. Also included are sample readings so you can see exactly how this works.
Of course, the Tarot is good for much more than fortune telling. You'll get a hint of this with the spiritual meanings given for each card. These can enhance your readings or you can use them as a basis for meditation.
If you're interested in the Tarot, this should not be the last book you get. But it should be the first. It will give you an excellent grounding in the Tarot that will last your entire life.
So when you're starting your studies you may be confronted with books filled with mysterious terms and complex concepts. That makes the subject daunting and difficult to learn.
To overcome this problem, Llewellyn has started the "for Beginners" series of books. They are made for people who are starting out, not already advanced. Even so, they are complete and give you everything you need to know to begin studying one subject.
Tarot for Beginners by P. Scott Hollander is a perfect example. It will allow you to give great readings with any Tarot deck. And even though the book prepares you to give in-depth interpretations of the cards, it is written in plain English so you can understand it.
The book describes the typical symbols and images you will find on each card. It also gives the meanings for each card in both the upright and inverted positions. With this information you can interpret every card of the deck! It also includes three layouts so you'll know how to spread the cards and have their meanings when they interact with each other and with the meaning of where the cards fall in the spread. Also included are sample readings so you can see exactly how this works.
Of course, the Tarot is good for much more than fortune telling. You'll get a hint of this with the spiritual meanings given for each card. These can enhance your readings or you can use them as a basis for meditation.
If you're interested in the Tarot, this should not be the last book you get. But it should be the first. It will give you an excellent grounding in the Tarot that will last your entire life.
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The Major Arcana, also called the trump suit, is the heart of the Tarot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most decks show, pip cards, surrounding cards, ruling suit, focus card, major arcana, symbolic parents, court cards, many decks, card symbolizes, sword upright, other decks, ten cards Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, Description Most, The Hanged Man, The Lovers, Arcanum Five, Arcanum Nine, Arcanum Ten, Trumps Eighteen, Trumps Seventeen New!
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The Major Arcana, also called the trump suit, is the heart of the Tarot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most decks show, pip cards, surrounding cards, ruling suit, focus card, major arcana, symbolic parents, court cards, many decks, card symbolizes, sword upright, other decks, ten cards Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, Description Most, The Hanged Man, The Lovers, Arcanum Five, Arcanum Nine, Arcanum Ten, Trumps Eighteen, Trumps Seventeen New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Witches Tarot (Kit) (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft) (Bk.2) by Ellen Cannon Reed on page 13, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Tarot of the Orishas: j23Complete Kit by Zolrak on page 12, and Back Matter
- Handwriting Analysis: A complete self-teaching guide by P. Scott Hollander in Front Matter
- Legend: The Arthurian Tarot Cards and Book by Anna-Marie Ferguson in Back Matter
- The Tree of Life - Selections from the Literature of the World's Religions by Ruth Smith on page 13
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- Tarot for a New Generation by Janina Renée in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Tarot: Your Everyday Guide by Janina Renée in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Handwriting Analysis: A complete self-teaching guide by P. Scott Hollander in Back Matter
- Putting the Tarot to Work: Creative Problem Solving, Effective Decision Making & Personal Career Planning by Mark McElroy in Back Matter
- Negotiate with Feng Shui: Enhance Your Skills in Diplomacy, Business & Relationships by Jose Armilla in Back Matter
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