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. โจ
๐ฃ 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.
๐ Buy Guided Tarot on Amazon
๐ก 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.
๐ Buy Tarot Therapy on Amazon
๐งก 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.
๐ Buy WTF is Tarot? on Amazon
๐ต 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 itโs a powerful resource.
๐ Buy Tarot and the Archetypal Journey on Amazon
๐ซ The New Mythic Tarot by Juliet Sharman-Burke & Liz Green
A beautiful companion to the Mythic Tarot deck, bringing Greek mythology into each cardโs meaning and story.
๐ Buy The New Mythic Tarot on Amazon
๐ข 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.
๐ Buy Tarot by Numbers on Amazon
๐จ 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.
๐ Buy the Ultimate Guide on Amazon
๐ช 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.
๐ Buy Kitchen Table Tarot on Amazon
๐ Tarot for Change by Jessica Dore
A poetic and psychological take on the tarot. Jessicaโs writing is thoughtful, moving, and insightful.
๐ Buy Tarot for Change on Amazon
๐ Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack
A classic. Itโs dense and not for total newbies, but if youโre ready to deepen your understanding, this is a must-read.
๐ Buy Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom on Amazon
๐งฉ 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.
๐ Buy Modern Day Tarot Play on Amazon
๐ 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.
๐ Buy The Tarot Life Planner on Amazon
๐ 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.
๐ Buy Tarot Masterclass on Amazon
Want to learn tarot while driving, walking, or washing the dishes? These podcasts are my go-to for bite-sized wisdom and deeper dives:
These sites are packed with free resources, spreads, interpretations, and helpful blog posts:
Looking for my favourite tarot decks too?
๐ Check out my guide to the best tarot decks here
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