How to Read Tarot: A Modern Guide Paperback – August 27, 2019

I am extremely happy with this Tarot card reading book. It has been criticized for being simplistic; well, I like it that way. As a beginner the number of cards to learn and the different meanings seemed overwhelming. Jessica made it understandable by giving us the basic meanings of the cards. To me this is not overly simplistic. I myself can pick up on the nuances of meanings and put them in context, I just wanted some instruction as to where to begin with the cards.Okay, so the format of the book is beautiful with lots of color and thick pages. What I especially like is, I bought a tarot book prior to this one and the cards were not shown in the description of the card, so I had to find the card in my deck, which I had already shuffled, to see the picture on the card. With Jessica's book there is a color picture of each card on the page with the description. Then she gives a very brief explanation of the card, which hits right at the heart of the meaning of the card, and then elaborates on that with how to apply the card in the context of a love, work/career, or personal/spiritual spread and then how that meaning changes if the card is reversed (I'm saving the reversal meanings for after I get the upright meanings.)This book gives me everything I need to get acquainted with the cards and begin to develop communication with my intuition and my loving and amazing guiding forces. Definitely would recommend for beginners wanting to do the same.

I have just started on the Tarot universe and I found this book.The writer has a nice and easy understanding context, and I repeatedly go after the meanings of the cards.It also has a quick guide if you just need to take a peak on the main highlights of the cards.it will also explain the different set up of the cards.recommend it for beginners

I love this book! It’s easy to understand has the information separated and organized perfectly for looking back. My only recommendation -and this has nothing to do with the book- read the book before you buy your cards. I had my cards first, and I love them, but the book includes information that may be helpful before making that purchase. I wish I could call author directly and thank her!

I didn't have anything to start with, so I was just using a website to look up the meanings of cards, but what I really wanted was a book. Using electronics in my readings just didn't feel right, but it was all I had. Thanks to this book, I now have access to several spreads, insight into my cards, knowledge on how to cleanse my deck and detailed explanations of each and every card in the deck. I like how the explanations are divided into career, love, spiritual and a general introduction to the card. It makes readings more personalized when you can look at specific situations. Overall, very happy with this book, it even has room in the margins to add my own notes or impressions of different cards.

bought this as a gift for my friend as she reads tarot cards. She does a wonderful job and this book helps give her new ways of reading them and good layouts for the cards. She says she loved it! And that’s all that matters.

Great for those who know absolutely nothing about tarot cards! It breaks it down in an easy manner. If your looking for more detail you might need a book with more details. This is definitely a beginner only book. All and all great starter book

Great book. It gives you various spreads to work with. It explains the meanings of the cards in personal life, love life, and in work/career life. Its very interesting!

I'm fairly new to Tarot, and I bought a few books (because I couldn't tell which one I would like best). I spent some time working and reading through each book. This one resonated the most with me, I'm drawn to the elements, and this book ties to that. This book is also an easy read, the author gives personal experiences and share's what works for her, but reminds you that this is your journey and encourages you to follow your intuition and your own path; she is simply providing guidance. I like how she laid out the book as well, at the back is a Quick Reference guide providing hi-level Card Meaning Charts (which I started using and adding my own notes to, I also used the blank pages in the back to add my own element notes to). I quickly saw this book would be primary go to resource. I found this book to be an excellent and well rounded first start and highly recommend to anyone looking for the same.