I really want to learn how to read the tarot.I have seen many books on how to do this but I would like advice as to which is the best.I have seen the Universal Waite Tarot accompanied with a book but I have seen mixed reviews with this book.All replies and advicemuch appreciated.x
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Hi Cupcakes, theres many courses out there if you want to learn tarot by the book, many are free
Personally I don't go along with learning to read the cards 'by the book' to me that feels like you're going to use your brain to read them (by using your memory) rather then your heart. I look at the cards as a sort of crystal ball, I let them tell me rather then try & read them, I recommend that people spend some time with each card & build a connection with it, I've seen others try to learn tarot this way with great success, many people are daunted with the prospect of learning the meaning for each card, the main thing is to find a deck that calls to you;)
Good luck with your journey
Love
Amy
xxx
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I think thats what worries me as I want to learn the understanding and the meaning of the cards and as abeginner I want to appreciate everything there is to learn.So anymore advice you have would be most welcome
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one way to become familiar with a card is to imagine you are stepping into it . eg step into empress card and see and feel the abundace all around...have a chat with the empress, what has she got to tell you?
tigress
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hi cupcakes [sm=wave.gif]
i started learning the tarot just over a year ago where i let the illustrations of the cards guide me to what their meanings were and although it was at times tough going, especially in the very beginning, once you start trusting your own thoughts and feelings to what each card is personally * saying* to you, it becomes far more easier as you work your way through the deck.:D
having a book is handy for a guideline but i agree wholeheartedly with amy in letting your intuition guide you rather than learn parrot fashion from a book the meanings as i feel this leads to *bland* readings where its not unique to you.
some people insist on the original rider waite to learn and again, i agree with amy with going with a deck that *calls* to you as a bond has already been made and will get stronger as you become more familiar with the cards.
tigress's suggestion is a great one as when i used to hit a stumbling block, i would visualise myself going into the card and looking at things from that perspective and it works a treat!
warm wishes- calla lily x