Good book for newbie!

petrina_678 · 29-01-2006

Alright! Im a newbie to tarot and im looking for a great book for begginers!

But the thing is i really really want to get the 78 doors tarot so the book must not be deck specific....
Instead i would like a book that teachese ou to read using the pictures and sybols or whatever.

longhair · 29-01-2006

Hi there, and welcome to the forum.I'm new at reading tarot also and the best book I have is "Joan Bunning's Learning the Tarot".It's full of some really good information .If you'll look in the forum index you may also find more there. Good luck !!!

Fulgour · 30-01-2006

The Rider Tarot by

Pamela Colman Smith
has influenced all authors and artists since.
Even if they go against the grain, it's there
and really, why not? She was truly inspired.

The Tarot Revealed
by Eden Gray
ISBN: 0451156730

The Complete Guide to the Tarot
by Eden Gray
ISBN: 0553277529

Mastering the Tarot
by Eden Gray
ISBN: 0451167813

Nec · 17-02-2006

You can also visit the site of Joan Bunning, www.learntarot.com

***Sulis*** · 17-02-2006

My recommendation would be 'The Complete Tarot Reader - everything you need to know from start to finish' http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/IS...sim/aeclectic/

this is an excellent book and isn't deck specific - no card definitions in here, instead it teaches you howto read cards.

Sulis xx

Moonchild1721 · 19-02-2006

There is a tarot course that Barnes and Noble University holds. It was a really great course, and used Joan Bunning's Book. I'd recommend doing that!
Samantha

Valyria · 22-02-2006

I found elsewhere that the "78 degrees of wisdom" by Rachel Pollack was adviced for newbies as well (maybe as a second book after getting some basics).

However, is it just me or is this book (the 78 degrees) a bit hard to read? Except for the fist chapters I seem to have missed the useful information!

Valyira

StLouisTarot · 22-02-2006

I'm a beginner too and I love the book Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis. It uses the Robin Wood Tarot but can be applied to any deck. I've got my book all highlighted and marked up already. lol

Scion · 23-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sulis

My recommendation would be 'The Complete Tarot Reader - everything you need to know from start to finish' http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/IS...sim/aeclectic/

this is an excellent book and isn't deck specific - no card definitions in here, instead it teaches you howto read cards.

I'll second this... not only is it a comprehensive study guide, usable with any deck, its a solid introduction to many of the complicated topics that you'll wind up digging into more deeply after you've gotten a handle on the "basics."

Superb book. Check out a review here

Scion

werdy · 23-02-2006

thanks for putting this post up

i am new as well and really interested so i am going to look for some of the above title
just thought i would say thanks

petrina_678 Resident Join Date: 27 Jan 2006 Location: singapore Posts: 85	Good book for newbie! Alright! Im a newbie to tarot and im looking for a great book for begginers! But the thing is i really really want to get the 78 doors tarot so the book must not be deck specific.... Instead i would like a book that teachese ou to read using the pictures and sybols or whatever.

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longhair Resident Join Date: 25 Jul 2005 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 69	A Great Book Hi there, and welcome to the forum.I'm new at reading tarot also and the best book I have is "Joan Bunning's Learning the Tarot".It's full of some really good information .If you'll look in the forum index you may also find more there. Good luck !!!

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Fulgour Citizen Join Date: 10 Jun 2004 Location: slumbrin in the windrows of the hours... Posts: 7,828	A+ A+ A+ The Rider Tarot by Pamela Colman Smith has influenced all authors and artists since. Even if they go against the grain, it's there and really, why not? She was truly inspired. The Tarot Revealed by Eden Gray ISBN: 0451156730 The Complete Guide to the Tarot by Eden Gray ISBN: 0553277529 Mastering the Tarot by Eden Gray ISBN: 0451167813 Last edited by Fulgour; 30-01-2006 at 00:42.

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Nec Resident Join Date: 26 May 2004 Location: outside of USA Posts: 99	You can also visit the site of Joan Bunning, www.learntarot.com __________________ Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins. - Native American Proverb

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*Sulis* believer in magic Moderator Join Date: 03 Feb 2002 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 17,990	My recommendation would be 'The Complete Tarot Reader - everything you need to know from start to finish' http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/IS...sim/aeclectic/ this is an excellent book and isn't deck specific - no card definitions in here, instead it teaches you howto read cards. Sulis xx __________________ 'Be excellent to each other' - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. 'the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it' - Roald Dahl 'Immerse your soul in love' - Radiohead

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Moonchild1721 Citizen Join Date: 12 Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 647	There is a tarot course that Barnes and Noble University holds. It was a really great course, and used Joan Bunning's Book. I'd recommend doing that! Samantha

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Valyria Resident Join Date: 01 Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 13	I found elsewhere that the "78 degrees of wisdom" by Rachel Pollack was adviced for newbies as well (maybe as a second book after getting some basics). However, is it just me or is this book (the 78 degrees) a bit hard to read? Except for the fist chapters I seem to have missed the useful information! Valyira __________________ I am like anyone else in this era of three-bucks-a-gallon-gas: I run on empty!

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StLouisTarot Citizen Join Date: 07 Jan 2006 Location: Under the Gateway Arch Posts: 268	I'm a beginner too and I love the book Tarot Plain and Simple by Anthony Louis. It uses the Robin Wood Tarot but can be applied to any deck. I've got my book all highlighted and marked up already. lol __________________ Remember the tea kettle - it is always up to its neck in hot water, yet it still sings! ~Author Unknown Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions. ~Edgar Cayce

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werdy Citizen Join Date: 18 Feb 2006 Location: western Australia australia Posts: 153	thanks for putting this post up i am new as well and really interested so i am going to look for some of the above title just thought i would say thanks

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