Learning the Tarot by Joan Bunning (1998, Paperback, Illustrated)

Anyone who is interested in the Tarot can't go wrong with purchasing this book. It's easy to use and has exercises if your interested in doing some. The strength of this book is how it is setup. I love that each card has it's own page, and there is room on that page to add your own notes. The keywords are a great way to get yourself started. Joan Bunning takes an in depth look at the Celtic Cross (CC) and I find that helpful as well. Many people feel the CC shouldn't be in a beginner book, however it's the spread that most people have heard of so they want to know how to do one. This book gives you a great place to start. There are also a few really nice three card spreads. This is my 1st suggestions for someone interested in learning Tarot.

Bunning's book is one of the best out there for new Tarot enthusiasts. She gives clear information as well as steps on how to learn. Obviously she's been teaching this system for a number of years.

I use ideas from this book for my own Tarot classes and workshops. This is a name you will find on every serious Tarot reader's bookshelf. It is safe to say that your collection isn't safe without Bunning's book.

If I had to name the top three beginner Tarot books, I would put this one there without hesitation. Bunning has also written a reversals books that is good.

If you want to learn Tarot from a book, learn from one of the best, Joan Bunning.

I have several books on interpreting tarot. I keep a copy of Joan Brunning's book because I like the sacredness she brings to the messages delivered in the cards and the freedom of interpretation she guides you into. Her philosophy took the voo-do hoodo aspect away and taught me to trust in myself when asking for guidance.