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"Tarot Cards"

Tarot Cards at Amazon.com - Amazon is a good source of tarot decks and books because they offer reliable service and reader reviews. Go to Amazon to look for out-of-print decks and books because they rate vendors, including eBay sellers.

Tarot Cards - D.J. McAdams offers a comprehensive listing of tarot decks. Many of the decks are available online from Wooden Horse Books, which offers some of the more unusual and hard-to-find decks.

Tarot Cards at Angel Paths - Tarot decks and related non-tarot decks are listed alphabetically at Angel Paths. You can get information about the various decks and can purchase them online.

Tarot Decks at Azure Green - This page lists the many tarot decks available at Azure Green. When you click on a link, you will be taken to a page that shows several sample cards and a brief review of the deck.

About Holistic Healing - Healing / Wellness Card Decks - Phylameana lila Desy explains why these divination decks (mostly tarot) are her favorites. Follow the links to get addition information about a deck or to purchase it.

"Learn to Read Tarot Cards"

Learning the Tarot - An Online Course - This is free self-paced online course on reading tarot cards. You can follow the lessons online, download them to study at your leisure, or purchase the course in book form. Once you grasp the principles, sample readings are presented to test your skills.

Astarte's Tarot Web - Learn the history of the tarot, get information about purchasing decks, and follow the explanations on the meanings of cards, types of spreads, choosing a deck, and caring for a deck.

Canadian Tarot Network - The CTN brings together students and teachers of the tarot and certifies qualified tarot readers. There is no online coursework, but you can learn about the correspondence courses at this site.

American Tarot Association - The ATA offers its members a supportive community of tarot enthusiasts and professionals. Members have access to correspondence courses, audiotapes, and discounts for tarot conferences.

"Tarot Books"

Llewellyn's Online Bookstore - This link takes you directly to the Tarot and Divination section of Llewellyn's bookstore. You can look at decks and books separately or peruse the wide assortment of kits. Use the righthand navigation bar to explore the tarot encyclopedia and read tarot articles.

Amazon.com Tarot Books - There are books on the history or tarot, books on learning to read cards, sets of cards with instruction books, books explaining different spreads, and books that discuss how tarot works.

Wooden Horse Books - Tarot Books - In addition to these tarot books, Wooden Horse carries a large selection of deck/book sets, tarot decks, and related divination cards and books.

Pentacle Press - Pentacle Press offers a wide selection of tarot decks and books. You'll also find author profiles, calendars, and books of shadows.

"Tarot History"

The History of Egyptian Tarot Cards - This informative essay offers pictures of many Egyptian cards and a list of references. This is a web page, not a comprehensive site, but well worth visiting for those interested in the Egyptian decks.

Tarocchi of Mantegna - Do tarot card images really derive from the Jewish Kabbalah? Examine the implications of the Tarrochi of Mantegna deck as it relates to a potential Hermetic origin of tarot cards.

Villa Revnak's Tarot History - This is an index page, which leads to separate sections on tarot history, the background of divination, biographies of tarotists, and comparisons of traditions. Navigation isn't very intuitive, but there's a lot of interesting and unusual information here.

The I Ching and the Tarot - This essay correlates the I Ching and tarot. It's interesting reading, although no references are provided for further research.

The Evolution of the Tarot - This essay explores the question of why tarot cards were created and examines how they have changed over time. There is also a timeline which traces the appearance and use of tarot cards in different regions.

"Virtual Tarot Readings"

Llewellyn Fun and Free Online Oracles - Llewllyn is a major publisher of tarot card decks. There are several fun tarot-related activities here, but click on the 'web tarot' link for a free online reading. Several different decks and spreads are offered.

Matrix Oracles Tarot - Choose from several spreads and six decks, type in a question (optional), and 'ask the Oracle'. The resulting reading is very clearly presented.

Facade's Free Tarot Readings - Type in your question, choose from among several decks and spreads, then click for your reading. You have the option of enabling card reverals and a significator card. You can add the free reading box to your website. For a bit of fun, check out the celebrity readings.

Tarotball 3 Card Tarot Reading - This is a quick little 3-card reading. Type in your question (or alphabet soup, if you prefer not to state a question) and your reading will appear.

The Crowley Thoth On-line Tarot Reading - Type in a question (optional). When you click the link to get the reading, you will be told which area it suggests: Work, Love, Trouble, or Money.

"Reviews of Tarot Decks"

Wicce's Tarot Collection - Not only does Wicce provide an alphabetical listing of all the reviewed decks (and there are many), but there is also a 'Second Opinions' section for guest reviews from independent readers.

Tarot Passages - Diane Wilkes presents reviews of several tarot decks, other oracle cards, and books on tarot. Her site includes articles on the tarot and links to some unusual artist decks.

Aeclectic Tarot - This site displays cards from over 350 decks. It offers descriptions and reviews of the decks and of tarot books and software. You can talk about the decks with others at the Aeclectic Tarot Forum.

"Tarot Symbolism"

ATA's Tarot Card Meanings - These are interpretations of the cards in the Rider-Waite deck, from the Americal Tarot Association. Simply click on the name of a card from the lefthand list and you will get a picture of the card and a description of how its symbolism can be used to determine the card's meaning.

Byzant Symbols - Library of Esoteric Symbols - This is a catalog of the meanings of different symbols, including many that are often incorporated into tarot cards.

The Pythagorean Tarot - This site offers a detailed interpretation of the major and minor arcana as they relate to alchemy and Pythagorean principles. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a link to the extensive reference list.

Thirteen's Tarot Basics - This is an excellent starting point for those new to tarot. Learn about the symbolism of the 78 cards of the Rider-Waite tarot deck, one of the most commonly used decks. The major symbols are described and interpretations are offered. Highly recommended!

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