Learn and master the intuitive art of tarot reading with this easy-to-use yet comprehensive reference.Featuring vibrant, full-color illustrations, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot provides all the history and knowledge you need to read the cards with confidence. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced reader looking to deepen your interpretation skills, author and tarot expert Liz Dean provides the clear, concise guidance you seek, including:A thorough introduction to tarot—its history, the benefits of reading tarot, and an overview of the cardsDetailed interpretations for each card of the major and minor arcana, including their symbolism and meaning, reversed meaning, and links to astrology, kabbala, numerology, and chakrasStep-by-step guides for attuning, cleansing, and protecting your deck and creating a space for your readingsA wealth of options for card layouts, including all the classic tarot spreads—Celtic Cross; Past, Present, Future; Astrological Week, Month, and Year Ahead; and the Chakra Spread—plus, a mini-layout to try for each of the 22 major arcana cardsAppendices listing individual card correspondences for astrology, Kabbala and the Tree of Life pathways, chakras, and crystals Along the way, you will learn how to combine the three essential ingredients of a great tarot reading: knowing the meaning of the cards, how to lay them out, and trusting the intuitive messages the images often spark within us during a reading. This synthesis is the true magic of tarot.For every tarot reading journey, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot is a must-have companion. The Ultimate Guide to… series offers comprehensive beginner’s guides to discovering a range of mind, body, spirit topics, including divination, crystal grids, numerology, witchcraft, chakras, aromatherapy, and more. Filled with beautiful illustrations and designed to give easy access to the information you’re looking for, each of these references provides simple-to-follow expert guidance as you learn and master your practice.