Product Description

This is the book that I wrote about my Tarot deck.

In it, I explore the real, factual history of the Tarot (No one knows, and does it really make any difference?) as well as a chapter about the theories of the history of the Tarot in general, and a recounting of the history of the Robin Wood Tarot. There is a description of the symbolism that is common to most decks, along with a listing of the symbols that are used in the Robin Wood Tarot in particular.

The bulk of the book is a description of each card; including a verbal key to help the Reader remember the meaning, a synopsis of what the card might mean in a reading, and a complete description of what is on the card and why I put it there.

This is followed by a short discussion of how the Tarot works, how to begin to read (including a section on Grounding and Centering,) and an exploration of the Ethics of reading the Tarot.

Finally, there is a short section about spreads. (It's short, because the book quickly became much longer than I expected!)

And, in the very back, there are a few appendices which go into more detail about some of the stories and legends that are mentioned in the book, as well as a section covering the Rules of Tarocchi!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #180198 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 233 pages

Customer Reviews

Book is a deck must have!
If you own the Robin Wood Tarot Deck, you MUST HAVE this book! It is beautifully written! I had picked her tarot deck as my "choice deck," because the artwork is so appealing. However, I did not fully understand why it appealed to me until I got the book. Ms. Wood's explanations of why she drew the cards the way she did, touched me deeply, especially her description of the Heirophant.

Mediocre
I found the book focused way too much on how he/she came to design each card, etc. In an interpretation of tarot cards I find it more useful if the focus is the card and its symbols, rather than on the story behind their creation.

Robin Wood Tarot: The Book is awsome for beginners!
Robin Wood Tarot: The Book is the perfect accompaniment for the Robin Wood Tarot Deck, and both are perfect for someone who is interested in learning Tarot. The book gives a great overview of Tarot & it's history. Very insightful! The descriptions of the colors and symbolism of each card makes it easy, interesting & exciting!