How to Read Tarot: A Practical Guide

Throughout human history, people have wanted to know what the future held in store for them. They visited seers, oracles, and soothsayers to get a glimpse of what was coming. But for centuries, ordinary people have also tried to predict the future on their own. How? By reading and interpreting Tarot card. As far back as the 15th Century decks of Tarot cards circulated through Europe. Drawing in part from ancient Egyptian and Kabbalistic beliefs, the cards were originally banned by the Church as heretical. But the beautifully designed 78-card decks, which featured allegorical characters in symbolic suites, proved enduringly popular throughout Europe and beyond. Today, millions of people consult Tarot cards for advice on practical matters--such as jobs, relationships, or financial issues--as well as for divining what the future holds for them. "With How to Read Tarot" you will learn the basics of this ancient art and understand how to use it for your personal and spiritual growth.