Review
Marion Weinstein’s
Handy Guide to the Tarot
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New to divination or Tarot cards? Feeling frustrated with the
other Tarot books on the market that are full of theory and
overwhelming to apply? Want to sit down right now and within
a few hours do a Tarot reading for yourself? If any of these
apply, then this may be the book for you. I have read many books
on Tarot and none have encouraged me as much as this one.
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Learning the Tarot is a daunting task to say the least.
There are so many decks, each with its own subtle and intended meanings
for the cards. Not only is the deck a concern, but learning a Tarot
spread and the meaning of the placement of the card is also fraught
with multiple spreads and multiple meanings for positioning. Even
if the general meaning and structure is similar for spread type. Pile
on the added study of the origin and history of the Tarot and it appears
there is more than one night’s work ahead to learn to read the
cards.
This is not to say that the task should be taken lightly.
Certainly all of the other books can be and are helpful to anyone
learning Tarot or wanting to expand. But everyone needs a place to
start and this book is a really refreshing place to start. In it you
will find similar information to other books on Tarot. Such as what
Tarot is, what it can do and how readings are done. There is information
on traditional meanings of the cards (albeit in general terms) and
the classic Celtic Cross spread.
The key difference is that it presents the information
in a concise manner and leaves it up to the reader as to whether further
study will be needed. There is enough information to understand the
basics of reading a Tarot spread here. Where the information differs
from the majority of books on Tarot is that instead of explicitly
defining each card and its meaning, a method for divining the meaning
from personal observation is given. Combined with keeping a journal
of readings it would make an excellent place for beginner’s to
start. Views may differ on how the cards are read, whether traditional
meanings are more relevant than personal observation. I, however,
feel that if a person were to read this way and keep notes comparing
the readings to those you would get from using another book, you might
be surprised at how close they are.
This book also covers doing readings for yourself, others
and what to expect if you go to someone for readings. Other topics
include outside influences and intercession.
This book is recommended for beginners on the topic
of Tarot Cards.
[Paperback - 106 pages (April 4, 2000)
Earth Magic Productions; ISBN: 1890733059 ]
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