Learning the Tarot: A Tarot Book for Beginners by Joan Bunning

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A "how-to" book with 19 lessons and numerous exercises, beginning with the basics and gradually moving into advanced concepts so that you can learn to read the tarot at your own pace. Includes interpretations for all the cards. The author first presented this course on the Internet, and continues to provide website support for students with questions. 178 illustrations using the popular Waite deck.

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Joan Bunning

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Joan Bunning is a hugely influential taroist and author of several books on tarot. Since 1995, her Learning the Tarot website has helped thousands of people worldwide discover the personal value of the tarot. Joan lives in Virginia with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. Visit her at www.learntarot.com.

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Original publication date: 1998
Dedication: For Steve
Technical Wizard and King of Pentacles
First words: Years ago, when I told my brother I was studying the tarot, his first comment was, "How can a deck of cards possibly tell you anything about anything?"
Last words: (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)For Jill, they have taken the form of challenges that have drawn out her inner reserves and made her a stronger and wiser person.
Original language: English

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