The Ancient Oracle: A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Tarot

by John Heath

Overview

Guiding the new Tarot reader from their very first contact with the cards up to becoming competent the ancient Oracle guides the newcomer to Tarot from their very first steps, selecting appropriate decks and paraphernalia and onwards to being able to competently read a Tarot spread. This book discards many of the methods found elsewhere and focuses on the reader, preparing them to become a Tarot reader through understanding the process rather than following instructions by rote. Included are full instructions on: selecting appropriate equipment, developing card handling techniques, four suits descriptions and meanings for all 78 cards along with many other aspects of the art of Tarot reading required for attaining the newcomer into a competent Tarot reader. A range of Tarot spreads are included in the book, this selection of spreads includes two layouts specifically designed for the student of Tarot to practice both their card handling and developing an effective narrative.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940153726885
Publisher:	John Heath
Publication date:	09/10/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

John is a teacher, living in the Potteries area of North Staffordshire with his wonderful wife. He was born in June 1965 and after not achieving a great deal in school, he joined the Army and served as an infantryman and medic between 1981 and 1993, retiring after two operational tours, with the rank of sergeant. John was a nurse, an electronics technician, a shop worker and manager before re-discovering education and graduating with a history degree and later a postgraduate teaching qualification. John’s interests revolve mainly around history and belief.