General

Broad overviews or general introductions to the subject of Tarot and Tarot cards.

Complete Illustrated Guide to Tarot This glossy how-to guide practically and clearly explains Tarot history, symbolism, card meanings, spreads... everything the beginner needs. It's also illustrated with photos and cards from dozens of tarot decks.

Everyday Tarot: A Choice Centered Book Everyday Tarot: A Choice Centered Book, first published as Choice-Centered Tarot, explains Tarot as a tool for making better life decisions. The book introduces the beginner to Tarot in a clear and organised way, and still has plenty of new ideas for the more experienced user.

Tarot Affirmations Tarot Affirmations is a collection of re-edited affirmations based on the 78 cards of the Tarot by James Ricklef, originally appearing in the American Tarot Association (ATA) newsletter between May of 2000 and April of 2001.

Tarot Journaling Tarot Journaling is designed to help you learn more about yourself, as well as the cards, through journaling. It has hundreds of ideas, tips and techniques on creating, keeping and preserving your own personal tarot journal.

Tarot Outside the Box Tarot Outside the Box is by Valerie Sim, creator of the Comparative Tarot list and method. Her book, suitable for beginners to advanced readers, emphasises the use of different decks and Tarot as a creative tool.

Tarot Tells The Tale Originally the Ask Knighthawk column, now a book of entertaining and educational readings. James Ricklef clarifies the reading process through 22 three-card readings for characters from history and literature.

Tarot Theory and Practice Tarot Theory and Practice is a thought-provoking read. Ly de Angeles shares her unorthodox ideas on Tarot, linking it with quantum physics, astrology, the Kabbalah Tree of Life, and more. The book covers a lot and presents quite a few new ideas and perspectives.

Tarot Tips Practical tarot techniques from two experienced teachers, the Amberstones from the Tarot School. This book is an easy read with answers to 78 common questions of the beginner - from choosing a deck to shuffling, reading ethics to year cards.

Tarot World Magazine (Volume 1, Issue 1) The Tarot World Magazine is a brand new print publication with reviews, articles, events and more. This month it features articles on 'So You Want To Take A Tarot Class', 'Court Cards As Archetypes', 'Astrology 101' and 'Hermits, Magic and Mysticism'.

Tarot World Magazine (Volume 1, Issue 2) The second issue of the Tarot World Magazine is themed around the Lovers card, and features articles on enhancing relationships, reading in public, and tarot and child development, and columns on tarot journaling, court cards and much more.

Tarot: Plain and Simple A very useful primer for those new to tarot, with information on choosing a deck, tarot history, spreads, and the cards themselves. Understanding of the cards is assisted by extensive keywords, advice and reversed meanings for each one. The book is also illustrated with cards from the Robin Wood Tarot.

The Complete Tarot Reader The Complete Tarot Reader: Everything You Need To Know From Start To Finish is a self-study system for learning the Tarot and developing a personal understanding of the cards.

The Tarot Bible The Tarot Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads is a glossy full-colour book packed with tarot information and images - history, correspondences, the basics of choosing a deck, the meanings of the cards, spreads, extras for developing your tarot skills, and much more.

The Tarot Directory The Tarot Directory is a straighforward tarot guide for beginners. It offers major and minor card interpretations, sample readings, spread examples, and features illustrations from dozens of decks. The book is spiral-bound and is printed in an easy-to-use tabbed format.

The Tarot: A Short Treatise on Reading Cards This is the 1993 edition of "The Tarot", a revised and expanded edition of the original 1888 treatise on the cards. Mathers introduces tarot as a fortune telling tool, and tells a little of its history and occult associations.

The Tarot: History, Symbolism & Divination The Tarot: History, Symbolism & Divination is well-grounded and factual account of the Tarot's development in the Renaissance and its mystical roots history and evolution. Author Robert Place also offers information on the card symbology, and practical techniques for using the cards in divination.

The Tarot: The Origins, Meaning and Uses of the Cards First published in 1972, The Tarot: The Origins, Meaning and Uses of the Cards has been reprinted in 2007. More than just a companion book for the Sheridan-Douglas Tarot, it delves deeper in to the history and esotericism of the Tarot.