Fearless Tarot: How to Give a Positive Reading in Any Situation

by Elliot Adam, Theresa Reed (Foreword by)

Overview

Transcend Your Fear of Negative Cards

Make every reading positive and empowering with this beginner-friendly guide to the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot. Using his engaging and easy-going style, Elliot Adam teaches you how to move through the shadows and into the light no matter what card you pull.

We’ve all been there: hoping for the best as we draw a card...but oh no, it's the Devil! Fearless Tarot shows you that worry won't prevail—every card can become something positive. Elliot helps you find the courage to tackle any reading by also explaining both upright and reversed meanings in a constructive way. His approach features unique spreads and interpretations, and he encourages you to use inner wisdom to start an uplifting dialogue with your deck. This book provides everything you need to confidently read tarot.

Includes a foreword by Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738766874
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	10/08/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	42 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Elliot Adam is the author of Tarot in Love and the award-winning Fearless Tarot. He began his professional tarot career at the age of 16. At age 20, he opened his own tarot shop, Athena's Oracle, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elliot performs tarot readings for a substantial international clientele that includes Hollywood scriptwriters, high-profile journalists, actors, doctors, and entrepreneurs. A true Gemini Moon, he also holds a doctoral degree in classical oboe.

Theresa Reed is a tarot reader based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the creator of The Tarot Coloring Book. She has been featured on more than fifty blogs, websites, podcasts and magazines, including Gaian Soul, Milagro Roots' Many Branches , EmmeStyle, The Numinous, Refinery29, and The Huffington Post. She's also the host of the popular podcast, Talking Shop and Tarot Bytes. She has been a mainstage presenter at Reader's Studio and she has taught side-by-side with Tarot legends Rachel Pollack and Mary K. Greer at the Omega Institute.

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Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword by Theresa Reed … xvii

Introduction … 1

Transcending Shadows with Tarot … 4

How to Use This Book … 5

Card of the Day … 6

Regarding Reversals … 7

PART 1: THE MAJOR ARCANA
0 The Fool … 10
1 The Magician … 14
2 The High Priestess … 17
3 The Empress … 20
4 The Emperor … 24
5 The Hierophant … 27
6 The Lovers … 30
7 The Chariot … 35
8 Strength … 38
9 The Hermit … 41
10 Wheel of Fortune … 44
11 Justice … 48
12 The Hanged Man … 51
13 Death … 54
14 Temperance … 58
15 The Devil … 61
16 The Tower … 64
17 The Star … 67
18 The Moon … 71
19 The Sun … 74
20 Judgement … 77
21 The World … 80

PART 2: THE MINOR ARCANA
The Suit of Swords … 85
Ace of Swords … 86
Two of Swords … 89
Three of Swords … 92
Four of Swords … 96
Five of Swords … 99
Six of Swords … 102
Seven of Swords … 105
Eight of Swords … 108
Nine of Swords … 111
Ten of Swords … 114
Page of Swords … 117
Knight of Swords … 120
Queen of Swords … 123
King of Swords … 126
The Suit of Cups … 129
Ace of Cups … 130
Two of Cups … 133
Three of Cups … 136
Four of Cups … 139
Five of Cups … 142
Six of Cups … 145
Seven of Cups … 148
Eight of Cups … 151
Nine of Cups … 154
Ten of Cups … 157
Page of Cups … 160
Knight of Cups … 163
Queen of Cups … 166
King of Cups … 170
The Suit of Pentacles … 173
Ace of Pentacles … 174
Two of Pentacles … 177
Three of Pentacles … 180
Four of Pentacles … 183
Five of Pentacles … 186
Six of Pentacles … 189
Seven of Pentacles … 193
Eight of Pentacles … 196
Nine of Pentacles … 199
Ten of Pentacles … 202
Page of Pentacles … 205
Knight of Pentacles … 208
Queen of Pentacles … 211
King of Pentacles … 214
The Suit of Wands … 217
Ace of Wands … 218
Two of Wands … 221
Three of Wands … 224
Four of Wands … 227
Five of Wands … 230
Six of Wands … 233
Seven of Wands … 236
Eight of Wands … 239
Nine of Wands … 242
Ten of Wands … 245
Page of Wands … 248
Knight of Wands … 251
Queen of Wands … 254
King of Wands … 257

PART 3: HOW TO USE THE CARDS
Choosing a Significator … 263
Tarot Spreads … 267
The Card of the Day … 268
Simple Three-Card Spread … 269
Transcend Your Fears Spread … 271
Bring Shadows to Light Spread … 273
The Celtic Cross Spread … 275
The Extended Celtic Cross Spread … 280
A Few Thoughts on Reading for Others … 285

Conclusion … 289

Appendix: Quick Tarot Reading Reference Guide … 291

Bibliography … 311

Editorial Reviews

"Fearless Tarot takes the fright out of tarot. This gentle book gives reassuring card meanings and spreads designed to empower your life. If you want a book that represents the compassionate side of reading cards, then Elliot Adam's Fearless Tarot is your guide."—Jaymi Elford, author of Tarot Inspired Life

"Everyone should read this book whether you are a novice or an adept. Elliot shares new twists with very helpful insights into each card. He shines the light on many situations through inner wisdom and allows you to discover all that is hidden. Elliot is a teacher with sharp precision who will guide you through the dark, the light, the good and the bad. Fearless Tarot is a great reference to keep by your side and a go to book, I guarantee you will be satisfied."—Rana George, author of the Essential Lenormand and creator of the Rana George Lenormand deck

"Elliot has provided a masterclass in style. His book is a tarot resource that leads the student and adept through an approach to reading. He shares simple insights that are packed with positive truths."—Seth Vermilyea, podcast host, Coming Out of the Tarot Closet

"Ever pull a scary-looking tarot card and freak out? At one point, we all have. In Fearless Tarot, Elliot Adam helps find the positive in the negative. That doesn't mean that you're ignoring the hard stuff. Instead, he's teaching you how to face the shadows in tarot—and your life—in a proactive way. If you've ever been nervous about a particular tarot card, this book will change your perspective."—Theresa Reed, author of Tarot: No Questions Asked - Mastering the Art of Intuitive Tarot Reading

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