Customer Reviews
Tarot in Your Everyday Life, January 5, 2003 - Reviewer: boudica_ from Lucas, OH USA
Ms. Morrison is well known at events for her tarot readings. I've seen lines backed out of the store waiting to have a reading by her. It's about time she wrote this book.
Ms. Morrison presents us with the simple guide to working with tarot cards. This book is written in a clear and easy to use format and uses everyday language. The tarot is a tool, and Ms. Morrison shows us how to use it to the best of each person's ability.
The opening is a lovely overview of the history of the tarot. There are so many different opinions, and she gives us a few of the possible origins of the deck. There is also some background on the cards, the decks, how to choose a deck for yourself and preparation of the deck.
There are chapters on using the cards that are just chock full of basic, practical guidance and common sense. She gives a very easy to understand overview of the meanings of the cards, the suits, and the Journey of the Major Arcana. While this may sound very complex, Ms. Morrison is well known for her ability to make what could be ugly and overdone into something that is easy to read and understand. She also has a section on using the cards for understanding your own inner self.
The second part of the book contains her very much sought after spells. Tarot cards have been used in spell workings for a long time, and Ms. Morrison provides us with some wonderful workings covering addiction to wishes and everything in between. As usual, these are the simple spells that one can use "Everyday", applying a generous dose of common sense and the needed magical push to make it work.
There are also correspondences in the back of the book as well as suggested card layouts and a lovely bibliography. My copy of this book is a "pre-release" and did not contain an index. Hopefully there is one when the book is published this month. Every good book that finds its way into "Everyday" use should have a quick reference index.
Ms. Morrison gives us yet another useful and practical guide to working with another good tool. For those who are looking to start using a tarot deck or are just contemplating the idea, this book will help you get started on the right foot. |
