Best Tarot Books, Podcasts & Websites for Deepening Your Practice

My personal recommendations for tarot learning, self-discovery, and intuitive growth

I’m a huge book lover โ€” and yes, I absolutely have a tarot book addiction! If you’re looking to expand your tarot knowledge or start from scratch, these are the resources I keep returning to again and again. I’ve included direct Amazon links so you can check them out for yourself.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned reader, you’re bound to find something here to inspire your next reading. โœจ


๐Ÿ”ฎ Best Tarot Books for Beginners & Beyond

๐ŸŸฃ Guided Tarot for Seamless Readings by Stephanie Caponi
Perfect for beginners! Each card has clear meanings across General, Love/Romance, Career/Money, Personal/Spiritual, and Reversed categories.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Guided Tarot on Amazon

๐ŸŸก Tarot Therapy by Leona Nichole Black
One of my favourites! Each Major Arcana card is paired with journaling prompts around themes like love, healing, purpose, and truth.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Tarot Therapy on Amazon

Photograph of the books from this article - my tarot book recommendations

๐Ÿงก WTF is Tarot? by Bakara Wintner
Modern, sassy, and full of life. This one reads like a conversation with a witchy best friend and is great for making tarot feel accessible and fun.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy WTF is Tarot? on Amazon

๐Ÿ”ต Tarot and the Archetypal Journey by Sallie Nichols
A deeper dive into Jungian symbolism and personal growth through the Major Arcana. Still on my “to-finish” list, but itโ€™s a powerful resource.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Tarot and the Archetypal Journey on Amazon

๐Ÿ’ซ The New Mythic Tarot by Juliet Sharman-Burke & Liz Green
A beautiful companion to the Mythic Tarot deck, bringing Greek mythology into each cardโ€™s meaning and story.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy The New Mythic Tarot on Amazon

๐Ÿ”ข Tarot by Numbers by Liz Dean
A sweet little book that teaches numerology in tarot and includes creative spreads to explore the number patterns in your readings.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Tarot by Numbers on Amazon

๐ŸŽจ The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot by Fiebig & Burger
This book is a great visual guide to all the symbols in the Rider Waite deck, with multiple interpretations for each card.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy the Ultimate Guide on Amazon

๐Ÿช‘ Kitchen Table Tarot by Melissa Cynova
One of the first books I bought, and still a favourite. Super beginner-friendly, conversational, and includes upright and reversed meanings.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Kitchen Table Tarot on Amazon

๐ŸŒ€ Tarot for Change by Jessica Dore
A poetic and psychological take on the tarot. Jessicaโ€™s writing is thoughtful, moving, and insightful.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Tarot for Change on Amazon

๐Ÿ“˜ Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack
A classic. Itโ€™s dense and not for total newbies, but if youโ€™re ready to deepen your understanding, this is a must-read.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom on Amazon

๐Ÿงฉ Modern Day Tarot Play by Emma Toynbee
For intermediate to advanced readers. Offers great insight into card combinations โ€” not ideal for beginners, but very useful over time.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Modern Day Tarot Play on Amazon

๐ŸŒŸ The Tarot Life Planner by Lady Lorelei
A mix of tarot, affirmations, chakras, and meditations โ€” great for anyone looking to use tarot as a self-development tool.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy The Tarot Life Planner on Amazon

๐Ÿ“– Tarot Masterclass by Paul Fenton-Smith
A thorough guide suitable for both beginners and aspiring professionals. Includes advice on reading for others and building confidence.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Buy Tarot Masterclass on Amazon


๐ŸŽง Best Tarot Podcasts to Learn On the Go

Want to learn tarot while driving, walking, or washing the dishes? These podcasts are my go-to for bite-sized wisdom and deeper dives:

  • The Biddy Tarot Podcast โ€“ Practical, structured, and beginner-friendly
  • Tarot for the Wild Soul โ€“ Deep, soulful, intuitive readings and reflections
  • Tarot is F*cking Cool โ€“ Real, raw tarot talk with a sense of humour
  • The Tarot Diagnosis โ€“ Explores tarot through a psychological lens

๐ŸŒ My Favourite Tarot Websites

These sites are packed with free resources, spreads, interpretations, and helpful blog posts:

Looking for my favourite tarot decks too?
๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out my guide to the best tarot decks here


Note: Some links on this page are affiliate links via Amazon. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These recommendations are genuine โ€” I only ever share what I truly love and use myself.