Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE:
THE BASICS
A Brief History of the Tarot
Choosing Your Deck
Caring For Your Deck
The Deck’s Structure
Understanding Symbols
Using the Cards
Mirror, Mirror
Letting Go of What You Want to See
Card For the Day
Card Positions
CHAPTER TWO:
THE MAJOR ARCANA
Getting to Know the Major Arcana
Working With Each Card
Astrological Affinities and Numbers
The Fool
The Magician
The High Priestess
The Empress
The Emperor
The Hierophant
The Lovers
The Chariot
Strength
The Hermit
The Wheel of Fortune
Justice
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower
The Star
The Moon
The Sun
Judgment
The World
CHAPTER THREE:
THE MINOR ARCANA
Introduction to the Minor Arcana
The Court Cards
The Suit of Wands
The Suit of Pentacles
The Suit of Swords
The Suit of Cups
CHAPTER FOUR:
INTERPRETING SPREADS
Introduction to Spreads
The Positions
How to Interpret Three Cards
Three Cards For the Day
Resolving an Issue
Blockage
Goals and Objectives
Pentagram Decision-Maker
How Do I Find Love?
Index
Credits
Tarot for Beginners offers the basic information you need for reading all of the important elements, symbols, and meanings of every tarot card, plus exercises for tapping into their mystery and power.
Ann Crane, who grew up in the Midwest and the UK and who now lives north of Boston, Massachusetts, is a long-time practitioner of using healing crystals on herself and clients.