Tarot cards have intrigued me every since I've seen a deck. They're so pretty and mysterious and so different, yet so closely related in look to our familiar playing cards, and so many of the decks are rich in symbolism. I started collecting decks, and even reading them for friends for fun, even though I'm a thorough-going rationalist and don't believe they can be tools of divination. This particular book came with a deck of cards. It's subtitled "a new approach to tarot cards" but really from what I've seen this is very standard in terms of meanings of the cards and the spread--the standard Celtic Cross--I can't see anything new in the approach. Or at least, it's not in the book, but the design of the accompanying cards which are taken from Greek Myth. At least the chapter on "The Origins of the Tarot Cards" doesn't perpetuate the myth they come from Ancient Egypt or the Gypsies. ( )

Being a professional psychic/medium these are the tarot that I use, the illustrations are excellent for inspiring readings I especially like the illustrations on the minor arcana as well as the major arcana ( )

This is not a book meant to be read. This book will help you to learn to interpret your cards and get to the place where you can throw the book away.
Except, of course, if you are blanking! ( )

This was my introduction to the world of Tarot. The cards are beautifully illustrated and feature Greek myths, so if you are familiar with the story you can guess what the card means. If you aren't familiar with the story, you can always refer to the book, which is chock-full of information. The cards are oversized and fairly sturdy; I've had this for about five years and they still look good. My only complaint is the "black silk cloth" that comes with the set; it's polyester and cheap looking. ( )

I purchased the plain Limited Edition Hardcover set in 1986 and I've used it regularly ever since. For the novice it's a super set. The only bad part is the cloth that came with the set. It is very cheesy. Holy Polyester! However, the book is solid and has held up very well through many parties and good times. As have the cards, which are beautifully illustrated and quite mysterious looking. The information is easy to find and interpret in general terms so they can apply to whomever you are doing a reading. All in all it's a fun little set for giggles at parties. I've used it many times as part of my Halloween costumes. ( )