17 Must-Read Tarot Books From Beginner To Intermediate In 2021

To expand and develop your tarot skills, you often need to read everything you can get your hands on. However, this can be a bit overwhelming. E especially if you are a total newbie to the world of tarot as there are so many tarot books to choose from.

With so many options available, where do you start, how do you know what to choose and what got you hooked?

As a tarot reader, I have sought out many tarot books to deepen my relationship with the cards and the tarot system. Before you spend hours searching for your first or next tarot book, read this tarot book review list, which features seventeen of my favorite books and tarot guides.

Hopefully in a few weeks your bookshelf will be coloring your little library with many more tarot books and you can recommend me some of your readings in the comments. But for now, without further ado, the ultimate tarot book list of 2019.

Tarot card books for beginners

If you are just beginning to read tarot cards and books, we encourage you to review the list below before moving on to our more advanced tarot reading books.

I started outlining more introductory tarot books and then touched on some specific beginner card reading books followed by tarot spreads

Books to end with a book that teaches a more spiritual introduction to tarot readings and learning.

The Ultimate Guide to Tarot – Liz Dean

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The Ultimate Tarot Guide is definitely one of the best tarot books to start with. I like to use this book as a guide as it is easy to use yet comprehensive enough.

It provides easy ways to follow reading steps and options for various card spreads, often followed by a detailed description of each card of the major and minor arcana.

I personally return to The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meaning whenever I’m looking for a refresher. It’s comprehensive and accurate enough, but easy to use.

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So I believe this is one of the best beginner tarot books out there. You won’t regret buying this book if you’re just looking to get started with tarot and want a solid introduction.

The easiest way to Learn Tarot – Ever – Dusty White

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Want to have fun hearing what your cards are saying to you from day one? Then The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot Ever!! is the perfect book for you! Don’t be fooled by the author’s bright, irreverent tone.

The information in this book is solid and the hands-on exercises are top notch. With his unique, trademark confessional style, White teaches you the meaning of each of the 78 cards.

It doesn’t make you memorize generic keywords. Instead, it contained practical exercises for learning and working with the tarot. It will deepen your relationship with the cards.

Plus, it helps you develop skills to create a system of meaning tailored to your unique instincts and intuition. The two exclamation marks in the title are certainly well deserved.

Tarot Cards: A Beginner’s Guide to Tarot Cards – Julia Steyson

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While the first books on this ultimate list provide a solid introduction to all things tarot. The focus in this book is more on the specific cards so one can be more aware and see opportunities when it would normally be difficult.

The book explains the purpose of tarot cards and the meaning behind each specific card. Each card that is explained has a picture of that card with a clear explanation of what is being seen so you can recognize it when you see it, regardless of your deck.

The book also explains in detail how to read a tarot and what spreads to use.

Especially for those with a background in Eastern faiths such as Dao and Buddhism, this book is particularly fascinating. As you read this beginner’s book, it becomes clear that the author has a genuine passion for tarot and even discusses the sacredness of choosing the right deck of tarot cards for you. Definitely a must have on your tarot bookshelf.

Simple Tarot: Learn to Read the Cards – Josephine Ellershaw

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This easy tarot Specially designed for beginner tarot readers, this kit is the easiest way to learn how to read tarot cards. In the Easy Tarot Handbook, author Josephine shares mind tricks, shortcuts, and valuable time-saving techniques to improve card reading and general knowledge.

This book makes it very easy and simplified for anyone to learn using this method. This tarot book explains everything and as long as you follow the instructions in the book carefully you can learn the exact tarot reading process in a matter of days.

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365 Tarot Spreads: Revealing the Magic of Each Day – Sasha Graham

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Once you master the basics of tarot reading, you’ll want to explore new spreads. As outlined in the Ultimate Tarot Beginners Guide, the most common advice given to beginners is to learn the tarot by drawing a daily card.

This book also applies that advice to learning new spreads by providing a tarot spread for each day of the year.

Each distribution in the book is linked to a historical or magical event that happened on that day and is accompanied by detailed information and sample questions for you to focus on.

With 365 Tarot Spreads: Unveiling the Magic Every Day you will have a grand journey to achieve enlightenment every day of the year.

Power Tarot: 100+ Spreads – Trish MacGregor

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Another great book for learning tarot spreads is Power Tarot: 100+ Spreads, which gives specific answers to your most important question. This book contains a good beginner’s guide to tarot, but also contains nearly 100 pages of tarot spreads.

These spreads are ordered by the number of cards required. You can start with the single card “yes/no” spread

but can also test your tarot skills with the comprehensive 24-card Double Horoscope spread.

While Power Tarot doesn’t go as deep into the history of the cards as I would have liked (which is great for a beginner), it does make a very clear and concise summary of the tool’s uses and origins.

There’s also a good lengthy explanation, not just for each card, but for how the cards can interact with each other. In addition, the authors have also provided empowerment meanings for each card. This is very useful when explaining the use of the cards in spells and incantations.

Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot – Rachel Pollack

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No tarot book list is complete without the classic

Seventy-eight degrees of wisdom

Often cited as one of the seminal books in modern tarot, it will help you relate to your cards and your own spiritual side.

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Drawing on history, mythology, and philosophy, this book takes an in-depth look at the symbolism and meaning of each card.

In addition, common and practical spreads are introduced. As such, it is a clear and readable book. Deep and rich in information for beginners and advanced.

The author of this book, Rachel Pollack, is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on the modern interpretation of the Tarot. Rachel isn’t just a member of the

The American Tarot Association, the International Tarot Society and the Tarot Guild of Australia have also attended the famous Omega Institute for 15 years.

Tarot card books for advanced readers

Having completed the beginner section of the tarot books, we can now move on to the more advanced section to build more confidence in your readings, apply astrology and gain more perspective on the history and spiritual meanings of your spreads.

Tarot Beyond the Basics: Gaining a Deeper Understanding of the Meanings Behind the Cards – Anthony Louis

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This is one of the first books I would recommend once you have read our beginner book list on tarot. It is truly a level in tarot reading that teaches you how to become an advanced practitioner.

This book emphasizes the influences of astrology and provides guidance on working with inversions, number symbolism, intuition, the four elements and the philosophical roots of tarot.

A perfect sequel to take your readings to the next level and deepen your intermediate tarot knowledge.

There is a good balance

in this book

between historicity, research and personal opinion that is engaging and readable, and I know I will go back in time and re-read the chapters on astrological influence at times when I need a refreshment.

Advanced Tarot Secrets – Dusty White

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This book reveals the advanced propagation techniques and trade secrets used by the world’s top psychics, tarot readers, and mediums on a daily basis.

This is an advanced tarot manual for professionals charging between $100 and $1,000 an hour.

I have really improved my accuracy and strengthened my intuition and reading by practicing the exercises and playing the games described in this book.

If you want to take your readings to the next level and differentiate yourself, this book is the training you need to become a true P Roficient Tarot Reader.

Warning: a strong foundation and trust with your tarot deck

is required before working on the secrets in this book. Otherwise things just fall into place…