The Essential Book of Tarot: Discover the Messages in the Cards

This is a clear and accessible guide to the tarot, revealing the history of the cards and explaining how to use them.

From a Relationship spread to the traditional Celtic Cross and a more modern Astrological spread, there are a number of ways to practice readings and learn to connect more fully with the cards. More detailed analysis is provided by the reader being shown how timing and reversed, or upside down, cards work.

Presented in a beautiful foil-stamped volume with full-colour illustrations, this book will appeal to anyone who has a pack of tarot cards at home and is unable to decipher what they mean or how to use them.

Includes:
• Rarely seen Marseilles deck illustrations
• Clear card meanings with a defining slogan for each major arcana and court card
• History of tarot reading and information about the most popular decks

ABOUT THE SERIES: Elements is a series of spiritual development titles, each focusing on different aspects of healing and divination. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated hardbacks are the perfect entryway into ancient spiritual practices.