This book shows how Tarot can be applied to everyday life. Based on a practical, no-nonsense approach, the reader is taught how to interpret the symbolism contained in the Tarot images.
‘Real Tarot’ differs from existing books on Tarot, because it avoids the perceived mysteriousness of this system of divination. It clarifies the process of card reading and pushes aside the misconceptions and misinformation that usually surrounds Tarot.
For beginners, the book covers the fundamentals of Tarot reading, such as the best questions to ask; useful spreads; and interpretations of the cards. For experienced Tarot practitioners, there are chapters detailing the meanings of the symbols in each card; the history of Tarot; and the secret imagery hidden within the details of the illustrations.
There is a science and an art to interpreting Tarot cards. It’s a skill that can be developed, and this book will help the reader discover this talent within them.
Don McLeod began studying Tarot in 1985. His first book was published in 1993 and since then he has taught Tarot through talks, workshops, and magazine articles. Through his involvement with the Tarot Guild of Australia and Tarot Professionals, Don is a respected member of the Tarot community, attending International Tarot Conferences in Australia and overseas. Tarot is a passion that continues to guide his life on many practical and spiritual levels.