A classic and well-researched book on the historical influences, trends, theories and origins of Tarot. Originally published in the mid-eighties, it has now been reprinted by the Association for Tarot Studies.
Tarot Talismans: Invoke the Angels of Tarot is from Golden Dawn and ceremonial magician, artist and author Sandra Tabatha Cicero, and is intended to show the student how to make and use magical talismans for achieving their goals, using the Tarot as its base.
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 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.
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 Trumps and the Holy Grailis an academic thesis revealing the links between the historical tarot trumps, or major arcana, and the legends of the Holy Grail. Out of print, but due to be reprinted soon.
The Tarot Workbook features the Sharman-Caselli Tarot, and has 78 blank card images that can be coloured in as you like them. There are also colouring and personal assocation exercises to help approach the cards in a more intuitive way.
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: A New Handbook for the Apprentice offers a esoteric and Christian approach to the use of Tarot, through exercises, meditation and ritual. From Eileen Connolly, creator of the Connolly Tarot.
Tarot: Get the Whole Story is an easy guide for using, creating and interpreting Tarot spreads for Tarot users of all levels. Includes sample readings to help with understanding and a variety of spreads.
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 Ancestral Path Tarot: Paths to Wisdom Using the Ancestral Path Tarot, is the companion book that explains the imagery and legends in the Ancestral Path Tarot.
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 Devil, the Lovers, and Me: My Life in Tarot is a fast-moving, immensely readable, and comedic autobiographic memoir that showcases the Tarot as a serious tool for personal growth and self-discovery.
The Everything Tarot Book is for beginners, designed to help you learn about the cards, how to arrange them in spreads, and how to 'unleash your psychic powers' along the way. Now fully updated and in its second edition.
