Looking for a Book on Tarot Reading? Check This Out!

Alright, let’s talk about them Tarot books, you know, the ones for figuring out them cards. I ain’t no fancy scholar or nothin’, but I know a thing or two about readin’ stuff, and I can tell ya what’s what.

So, you wanna learn about Tarot, huh? Well, you gotta start somewhere, and books ain’t a bad place to start. I mean, where else you gonna learn all them fancy meanings and stuff? You can’t just pull it out of thin air, right? You need someone, or somethin’, to tell ya what’s goin’ on.

Now, there’s a whole bunch of Tarot books out there, more than you can shake a stick at, that’s for sure. Some are good, some are bad, and some are just plain confusing. You gotta find the ones that fit you, you know? Like findin’ a good pair of shoes. Gotta be comfortable, gotta feel right.

First off, you got your books for beginners. Them’s the ones that teach you the basics, like what the cards mean and how to lay ’em out. They’re good for gettin’ your feet wet, you know? Learnin’ the ropes. Don’t get too fancy at the start, just learn the basics, like them wands mean fire and doin’ stuff, and them cups mean feelings and all that lovey-dovey stuff. And them swords, well, they’re all about thinkin’ and sometimes arguin’. And the pentacles? That’s money and work, plain and simple. See? Easy peasy.
Then you got your books for folks who already know a bit. Them’s the ones that go deeper, talkin’ about history and symbolism and all that jazz. They can be kinda heavy, but they can also be real interestin’. I heard about this fella, Robert M. Place, wrote a book about Tarot history. Sounds fancy, but maybe it’s good, who knows? I ain’t read it myself, but folks say it’s alright.

Now, when you’re readin’ them books, don’t just take everything they say as gospel truth. You gotta use your own brain, too. The books can give you a startin’ point, but you gotta figure out what the cards mean for you. It’s like cookin’, you know? You can follow a recipe, but you gotta add your own spices to make it taste good. It’s the same with Tarot.

And don’t be afraid to look at the little guidebook that comes with the cards, neither. Sometimes them little books got good info, specially when you’re gettin’ to know a new deck. But don’t get stuck on the guidebook, you gotta use your own feelin’s too. That’s what they call intuition or somethin’. It’s that gut feeling you get, you know? Gotta listen to that.

See, them Tarot readers, they ain’t just tellin’ you what the cards mean. They’re usin’ the cards to understand you, your feelin’s, your situation. They ain’t predictin’ the future like some kinda fortune teller, they’re just helpin’ you see things clearer. Like helpin’ ya see the road ahead, not tellin’ ya where to turn, ya know?

So, if you wanna learn Tarot, find yourself some good books. Read ’em, study ’em, but don’t forget to use your own head and heart. That’s the real secret to readin’ them cards, ain’t no book can teach you that. You gotta feel it, you know? Like knowin’ when the rain’s comin’ just by the smell in the air. It’s the same with Tarot. Gotta feel it in your bones.

And don’t you go worryin’ about memorizin’ everythin’. Just get the gist of it. You ain’t takin’ no test, you’re just tryin’ to understand them cards. So take your time, read a bit, think a bit, and pretty soon you’ll be readin’ them cards like a pro. Or at least like you know what you’re doin’, which is good enough for most folks.

So there you have it. My two cents on Tarot books. Ain’t nothin’ fancy, just plain talk from a plain person. Now go on and find yourself some good books and start readin’ them cards. And remember, have fun with it! It ain’t supposed to be hard work, it’s supposed to be interestin’ and helpful. So go on, get to it!