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At its essence the Tarot deals with archetypal symbols of the human situation. By studying the Tarot, we connect ourselves with the mythical underpinnings of our lives; we contact the gods within. This book presents the Tarot in language that is plain and simple, devoid of extraneous philosophical, or metaphysical musings, for those who wish to learn an easy and reliable method of reading for themselves and for others.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very broad, Mar 11 2003

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This book gives a great overview of the meaning of the tarot. The book is thourough, easy to read, and like the title says, "simple". There are about 2 pages of possible meanings for each card.

The reader is left to infer the real meaning of the card based opon a variety of given meanings. Situation is given, as are Key Words, and associations with People.

This is all well and fine, but what part of what do I read about, as a beginner? (Hypothetically) I'm not actually a beginner.. and I can figure it out. But this book is marketed for beginners. It is almost TOO broad. With all the possible meanings, which one is the one appropriate for your reading?

I'd recommend this book, NOT if you are a beginner, but if you are somewhat experienced in the Tarot and want new and different insights and ideas as to the interpretations of the cards.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Written from a different perspective, Nov 13 2002

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Anthony Louis approaches the tarot from a different perspective, from that of someone who is a psychologist first and tarot reader second. This gives a fresh approach to the information he provides. While he doesn't stray from the traditional symbology, he does discuss it in a new way. His writing is very easy to understand for new users, and provides interesting perspectives for seasoned readers.

One thing I especially liked was his explanation of reversed meanings--for the first time, I was able to see the reversed explanations as extremes of the upright meanings.

When I got this book, I felt comfortable getting rid of several of my other tarot books. I think you'll really find this one a good addition to your library.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Thorough and Easy to Understand Card Interpretations, Sep 22 2003

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I agree with an earlier post that the wide variety of meanings given for each card can be a little overwhelming for the beginner. However, I also think that this same feature helps beginners to stay open to the possibility of different interpretations and encourages beginners (as the author does explicitly) to find through experience their own meanings for the cards.

I started learning the Tarot several years ago relying heavily on this book as one of my primary resources. It's a great reference book to have on hand for its thorough card interpretations. My only two complaints are (1) There are a few typos in the section explaining the Celtic Cross spread, which could lead to confusion; and (2)There isn't enough explanation for how beginners can learn to integrate all the meanings in a spread to give a unified and coherent reading.

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