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The Tarot is a powerful tool that you can use for just about anything, from everyday concerns to spiritual revelations. Whether you're seeking guidance and clarity, practical answers to life's questions, or hope and inspiration, a Tarot deck opens the door to endless possibilities.
Tarot for Beginners is a clear, concise guide designed to get you reading the cards right away. Ideal for use with any Tarot card deck, this friendly book will help you tap into the power and wisdom of the cards.
• In-depth interpretations of all 78 cards
• Three common card layouts
• Easy-to-follow instructions for arriving at insightful Tarot readings
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Date: 2009-08-24
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Date: 2009-08-21
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Date: 2009-08-21
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Date: 2009-08-19
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Date: 2009-08-19
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Date: 2009-07-30
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Date: 2009-07-30
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Date: 2009-07-30
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Date: 2009-07-30
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Date: 2009-07-20
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Date: 2009-06-08
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Date: 2009-03-13
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Date: 2009-02-03
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Date: 2009-02-02
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Date: 2009-01-06
As the practically perfect, ever practical, and wondrously magical Mary Poppins said, “Well begun is half done.” Wise words to keep in mind when facing a New Year. For me, memories of a clean book bag, empty notebooks, and new shoes planted the notion of autumn as the time for new beginnings firmly in my psyche. Although that impulse still remains, January is fast developing its own special...
Date: 2008-11-17
There’s nothing like a brand new calendar to give a sense of determination and optimism. It’s a new year! With no mistakes in it! Yeah! There is the temptation (or peer pressure) to make resolutions…to start something or quit something or do something. Before you go too far, though, take a few minutes and analyze where you are at. Take a look at the last year before jumping...
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Most people have heard that tarot decks were originally used to play a trick-taking card game called tarrochi. While the game is still played, particularly in Europe, tarot cards are more often used for other purposes, primarily doing readings. Some readers and some people who have readings approach the experience with a sense of play and drama,... read this article
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