Tarot for Beginners

Tarot for Beginners is an introductory guide to reading tarot cards, covering the deck’s historical background, the Rider-Waite tradition, and the structure of the 78-card system (Major and Minor Arcana). It explains how tarot readers commonly use symbolism, elemental correspondences, astrology, Kabbalah concepts, and basic numerology to support interpretation. This book is aimed at first-time readers and curious learners who want a structured, practical approach to tarot without assuming prior experience. It includes step-by-step preparation methods for working with a new deck (attunement, cleansing, storage, and creating a reading space), guidance on selecting and turning cards, and an overview of several popular spreads such as daily pulls, three-card readings, yes/no readings, the Celtic Cross, weekly forecasting, the Tree of Life layout, and a chakra spread. It also provides card-by-card meanings for the Major Arcana and each suit in the Minor Arcana, with upright and reversed interpretations and quick-reference summaries intended for everyday practice.