TAROT
The Big Book of Tarot - Joan Bunning
Serves as a comprehensive beginner's guide, breaking down the meanings of individual cards in both upright and reversed positions. It also offers methods for reading different spreads, practical exercises, and personal interpretations to help readers connect deeply with the tarot.
Modern Tarot - Michelle Tea
Michelle Tea provides a contemporary, accessible take on tarot, connecting card meanings to modern-day scenarios. With humor and personal anecdotes, Tea makes tarot relevant for today’s readers and offers empowering messages for self-reflection.
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot - Arthur Edward Waite
Authored by one of the creators of the Rider-Waite deck, this book explores the symbolism behind each card and offers insight into tarot philosophy. It discusses the esoteric traditions surrounding the cards and serves as a historical touchstone for tarot scholars and practitioners.
Meditations on the Tarot - Anonymous
Merges tarot with Christian mysticism, examining each major arcana card through a spiritual lens. The author uses the cards as tools for contemplation, encouraging readers to seek personal transformation through meditation.
78 Degrees of Wisdom - Rachel Pollack
Delves into tarot's psychological and spiritual dimensions, exploring how each card relates to personal growth. Pollack provides detailed card interpretations alongside mythological and cultural references, helping readers explore tarot on a deeper level.
Mastering the Tarot - Paul Fenton-Smith
Aimed at readers with some experience, this book goes beyond basic meanings to explore nuanced interpretations, including timing in tarot, reversed cards, and the ethical aspects of readings. It’s a practical guide for improving tarot skills.