Phyllis Vega

I got a lot more out of this book than I expected to! The subtitle, with its emphasis on the "more than 100 spreads that give specific answers to your most important questions", is deceiving. The book's strength lies in the in-depth interpretation of each card based on seven different possible themes (general, work, romance, finances, health, spirituality, and empowerment). I took a ton of notes, and bulked up my personal interpretation journal.

However, the spreads themselves are also terrific, with wide application across a variety of scenarios. They're organized by the number of cards required, which makes the earlier spreads quite beginner friendly, and the later ones better suited to experienced readers.

I was a little disappointed that reversed cards weren't covered. I think leaving them out is a major oversight, since they add so much to a reading. I also had to gloss over the predictive nature of the authors' emphasis on how tarot works.

Overall, this is a good addition to any tarot library!… (mer)