Ultimate Guide to Tarot

Liz Dean is an author, tarot-reader and divination teacher. She’s written 22 books and tarot decks, including international bestsellers The Ultimate Guide to Tarot (named as one of the top tarot books in Oprah’s Daily News) – The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Spreads, HBO’s Game of Thrones Tarot and The Magic of Tarot. She was invited to present a keynote masterclass at Reader’s Studio, New York, in 2024, and has taught at the Omega Institute, New York State, with Rachel Pollack and Mary Greer; in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney for the Tarot Guild of Australia; and the London Tarot Conferences and for the World Divination Association, amongst many others.Liz began reading professionally at Psychic Sisters within the famous Selfridges department store, London, and now reads and teaches privately for a global client list. A former editorial director in illustrated book publishing, commissioning mind, body spirit titles, Liz also held the position of co-editor of the UK’s leading spiritual magazine, Kindred Spirit. She lives by the sea in Sunderland, in north-east England.www.lizdean.info @lizdeantarot

"Liz Dean is one of the world's leading tarot experts. Wherever you are on your tarot journey, her clear and knowledgeable writing will take you on in leaps and bounds." - Sue Ricketts, Editor, Take A Break's Fate & Fortune magazine"The Ultimate Guide to the Tarot is the book for all aspiring tarot practitioners - Liz's intuitive approach will get beginners reading cards instantly, while her historical knowledge offers those who are familiar with the tarot original insights and new approaches." - Claire Gillman, Editor,Kindred Spirit magazine"An inspirational and empowering approach to the tarot written by one of the best psychic tarot readers/authors around today." - Sarah Bartlett, author of The Tarot Bible, The Afterlife Bible, The Mythology Bible and Working With the Tarot."Liz is the most inspiring tarot teacher and reader I've ever met." - Jayne Wallace, Founder, Psychic Sisters at Selfridges, London"Liz Dean is a prominent driving force in the tarot world and works tirelessly to promote and teach tarot though her cards and books and at International Conferences and workshops worldwide. Her knowledge on the subject is unquestionable, she is a true modern-day tarot expert. Her contribution to the tarot world has been invaluable and this book will be an asset on any tarot-lover's bookshelf." - Kim Arnold, UK Tarot Conference"Liz's focus on an intuitive approach to tarot means we can naturally connect with the right hemisphere of our brain through the images on the cards. When the right hemisphere is engaged it can override the doubting logic of the left, allowing us to connect to our powerful inner knowing - a place from which we can transform our perspective and grow in confidence. If ever my students wobble, Liz's tarot decks act like stabilizers, helping them find their own balance through self-belief." - Becky Walsh, author of You Do Know - Learning to Act on Intuition Instantly and TV presenter, Becky's Life Hacks."Liz Dean's approach to the tarot is exceptional; she has a unique way of making what she sees in the cards come alive. A fascinating read." - Billy Roberts, international medium and author of Psychology of a Medium, So You Want to be Psychic?, The Holistic Way and The Angels' Book of Promises

• Contents  1: INTRODUCING THE TAROTHow to Work with This BookHow Reading Tarot Benefits YouA Note on the Rider Waite TarotEarly Cards: Court and ClergyHidden Knowledge: Astrology and KabbalaEvolution of the Tarot: Influential Decks Through HistoryExploring the Deck: The Major and Minor Arcanas  2: HOW TO BEGINYour Cards, Your Energies: Card Attunement, Cleansing, and ProtectionUsing the Card InterpretationsSix Easy Ways to Begin Your Tarot Reading  3: CARD LAYOUTSThe One-card Daily ReadingPast, Present, FutureAsk Three Times: Yes or No?The Celtic CrossThe Week AheadThe Month AheadThe Year AheadThe Tree of Life  4: CARD INTERPRETATIONS: The Major ArcanaQuick-Reference Meanings0, The FoolI, The MagicianII, The High PriestessIII, The EmpressIV, The EmperorV, The HierophantVI, The LoversVII, The ChariotVIII, StrengthIX, The HermitX, The Wheel of FortuneXI, JusticeXII, The Hanged ManXIII, DeathXIV, TemperanceXV, The DevilXVI, The TowerXVII, The StarXVIII, The MoonXIX, The SunXX, JudgmentXXI, The World  CTG>4: CARD INTERPRETATIONS : The Minor ArcanaQuick-Reference meaningsThe Suit of CupsThe Suit of WandsThe Suit of SwordsThe Suit of PentaclesAfterwordAppendicesAstrology, Kabbala, and the Major Arcana: The Golden Dawn SystemKabbala: The Tree of Life Pathways and the Major ArcanaAstrology, Kabbala, and the Minor ArcanaChakras, Crystals, and the Major ArcanaTarot, Chakra and Crystal Correspondences  AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex