I've seen a few comments on
my tarot-themed posts from people who have cards but don't really use them or
aren't sure how to start, so I thought I'd share a few ideas for learning to
work with them.
Joan Bunnings, Learning the Tarot
This is acknowledged as one
of the best tarot learning methods, adopted as course book by the Tarot
Association of the British Isles. The book focuses on keywords for each card,
showing you how to combine these with positional meanings (within a spread,
each location will have a particular meaning or theme) and with other cards to
produce an overall story. In an incredible display of generosity, Bunnings has
made her book freely available online. Please don't make the mistake of
thinking this means it's worthless: it's actually invaluable. Tarot Association of the British Isles (TABI)
Assuming you are in the UK,
TABI are fantastic, with a lively forum, an excellent beginners' course and
mentoring for more developed readers. You can also join their team of readers
providing free readings via the website, which is a brilliant way to hone your
skills. (If you're in the USA, the ATA - American Tarot Association - seems to
be an equivalent, although of course I have no personal experience of them).
Teresa Michelsen, The
Complete Tarot Reader: Everything You Need to Know from Start to Finish
This book is as comprehensive as the subtitle sounds. It's also very detailed, going way beyond the basics without requiring any prior
knowledge.
I'll feature more in-depth reviews
of decks and books as the blog develops, so there will also be something here
for the more experienced reader. If that's you, I'd also recommend checking out
my blogroll, as there are several good tarot blogs there.
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