ok. im a beginner in tarot reading. so does anyone know the best deck(s) to use, and possibly a great guide book to read?

also, can any deck be used in many different types of readings?

right now, all i have are clow cards from an anime. some girl who has done tarot for many years created meanings for each card. i feel they work decent enough, so do you think that i could use different spreads with these cards, if so could you please show me.

im so lost and so interested ^^

Hello Dragon

It all depends if you want to take this up seriously. Whilst I do not know anything about the anime deck of cards that you have and which accordingly to you works 'decently', I would strongly suggest that you start with the Rider Waite Original or Rider Waite Universal. The latter has got clearer graphics and brighter colours - although it is exactly the same as the Original in its pictorial depiction. Most decks come with their own book or booklets. The one that comes witht Rider Waite unfortunately is not adequate to for a learner.

A good tarot book? There are many in the market. There is a free tarot course on this site where you can exchange ideas and interpretations along with many others. Failing that make a search for free internet tarot courses. There is another book called the Tarot Bible which can be useful too.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get back.


Best wishes.

When I first started learning, I bought a deck I felt drawn too.  It's actually how I've chosen all of my decks.  Sadly I don't have any of my decks now.  I lost them in a move.  So I haven't done a reading for anyone or myself in quite some time.

Definitely compare books.  I've seen some books give different interpretations for cards.  I've also seen some that go into more detail of the cards.  When you read, always remember to trust your own instincts as well.  The cards can't give you 100% of the information.

Hi,

I agree fully with Cedars. To be drawn to a deck, certainly. But if ywant to really start studying Tarot, you need to go to the basics and expand from there.

The Rider Waite deck is which most decks are based upon anyway. You can download "The pictorial key to the Tarot" of A E Waite. it is an Adobe reader file and can be done free. You just need to look where, i think i got mine via Wikipedia.

The file name on my computor is Waite_Tarot.pdf, maybe this will help.

Cedars and I are also keeping up discussions, you may find them interesting. The symbolism you may need to look at, is highlighted or brought to the attention of everybody. it's just a pity that other so-called Tarot students don't do postings. Maybe we are discussing things which may intimidate them as they do not really understand the subtle nuances found in Tarot?


Blessed be


Blessed be

Did you know that Rider Waite is the most popular tarot deck in the English-speaking world while the Latin tradition prefers the Marseilles? I use the latter and prefer it over Waite since--in my humble opinion--I found the images distracting. It is hard to believe things will turn out well after seeing somebody surrounded by swords. So, I prefer the simple cards in Marseilles when the reader sees the card "plainly" and then conncects them with the context. This is very personal, I know :$. However, I agree that it is better to start with a more "standard" tarot deck and then try different ones, if you like.