Tarot cards have been used for over five hundred years, for gameplay, divination, creative inspiration and spiritual practice. The practice of reading Tarot comes with a rich, complex history, full of mystical, philosophical, and religious mystery. As old as the art form may be, its popularity in modern culture is growing rapidly- Tarot decks and cartomancy play a significant role in many present-day metaphysical healing practices, spiritual training, as well as artistic and creative circles.

With detailed illustrations and cryptic symbolism, Tarot can easily pique your interest--but where should you begin? There is an overwhelming amount of information out there, and since Tarot is an esoteric practice, it's difficult to know which sources have enough authority to provide accurate and reliable instruction.

In truth, there is no right way to use Tarot, nor is there a wrong way. The practice of cartomancy is all about intuition. If you don't consider yourself a deeply intuitive person, then the cards can be used to enhance your emotional instincts. Alternatively, if you are already guided by your visceral sensations, you might use Tarot to articulate and explain your gut instincts, elevating the things you feel to things you believe, understand, or "know".

The only way to know how useful and impactful Tarot could be in your life is to try it. Roll up your sleeves and dive in, whether you already have a deck or are simply considering how and where to acquire one. The best time to get started is right now...

In this book you'll learn:

• What Tarot is, and how you can use it
• The history, legends, myths, and lore of Tarot's origins
• How to choose and acquire your first deck (hint: don't purchase it for yourself!)
• How and where to store your Tarot deck
• How to cleanse your cards
• How to awaken, nurture, and strengthen your intuitive gifts
• How to interpret all the cards of the Major Arcana
• How to read all of the cards within the Minor Arcana
• How to decipher the meanings of reversed cards
• How to determine the meanings of suits and their respective elements
• How to interpret cards in groups, allowing them to impact each other
• How to read simple one, two and three card spreads
• How to layout complex and traditional spreads, such as the Romany and Celtic Cross spreads
• How to incorporate astrology, numerology, geomancy, and other metaphysical practices into your Tarot work

And so much more!

In this book you will discover how to create a connection to the Tarot and develop your skills of intuition as you work with the cards. It's this connection that you will rely upon to form your own opinions and explanations of the readings you provide for yourself and others.