Some people think Tarot cards are for predicting the future. Others see Tarot as a psychological tool for self discovery, or a sequence of cards showing a path to spiritual enlightenment. Tarot is all of this, and much more—if you know how to interpret the cards.

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.