I didn't want to go into the whole history (which is not truly known anyway) of the Tarot on this website or what each card means for many reasons. Mainly this is because almost every single book on the Tarot gives this information in one form or another.

It is important that you go on your own journey with the Tarot and I want to give you a few suggestions and advice before you start:

1. Check out some cards from a deck you're interested in before buying it...very important. The look of the cards will greatly affect how you read them..if you don't like the colors, style or setup, you won't be able to do a good reading. To me, reading is also intuitive and feeling comfortable with your cards in a number one priority. (see Aeclectic Tarot link)

2. Buy some books on tarot and find out more about it's history and some sample layouts you could try.

3. Pick out a journal to use on your Tarot Journey...one that you love and will continue to use...make sure it's big enough for writing lots of notes on each card (there are 78!) and also for your own ideas/readings.

4. Find a nice bag (or make one) to fit your Tarot deck. Keeping it protected from the elements (including your own cup of tea or chocolately cake!) as well as from negative energy is another important tip.

5. Do readings for yourself and others as much as you can. Keep track of them in your journal (which cards, the question, layout and comments with date) and make sure to write any updates to them as events progress.

**Buying tarot books and decks becomes addictive (and fun!) so be careful....there are thousands of wonderful and unique decks out there!

RECOMMENDED TAROT BOOKS (MY FAVS!):


The Smart Girl's Guide to Tarot by Emmi Fredericks

Tarot for Yourself by Mary K. Greer

Tarot for Everyday by Cait Johnson

Tarot Games: 45 Playful Ways to Explore Tarot Cards Together by Cait Johnson and Maura D. Shaw

Complete Guide to Tarot by Cassandra Eason

Tarot Spells by Janina Renee

The Robin Wood Tarot: The Book by Robin Wood

The Mystic Faerie Tarot by Barbara Moore

What Tarot Can Do for You by Barbara Moore

RECOMMENDED TAROT WEBSITES:

Gaian Tarot (Gorgeous, Goddess-Earth centered tarot deck)

Tarot Planet (Everything TAROT!)

Tarot Totes (Beautiful bags and cloths for your tarot deck and more!)

American Tarot Association

Free Reading Network (free tarot readings)

Tarot Garden

Aeclectic Tarot (Great website to preview cards from tarot decks with reliable ratings and descriptions)

Tarot Passages

E-mail me if you are interested in receiving a "Daily Card" tarot reading via your e-mail address. Only $20 a month!