curatedsymposium's review

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informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.0

jrawk's review

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5.0

I'm not always 100% on the same page but really enjoy Melissa's perspective. Perfect name for this warm and inviting book.

towandajane's review

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informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

tacotexas's review

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funny informative inspiring medium-paced

3.0

tiarala's review

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5.0

In a practice that can be so gatekeepy, this book is incredibly validating. Excellent mnemonics and little stories make learning the cards really accessible. I found myself listening to entire chapters over and over to help memorize the little clues and tricks and they've already helped so much in my readings. And one simple thing — it's okay to use a book for reference in a reading — is so unbelievably powerful. Just knowing that an "expert" (which Cynova clearly is) used her book even when she started reading professionally, is so meaningful. I loved it so much that after borrowing the audiobook from the library I bought my own paperback copy and am using it in my daily tarot practice. I can't recommend this book enough.

fernjulep's review against another edition

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funny informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

ginelise's review

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5.0

I loved how down to earth and funny she is. It added a different perspective of the typical tarot interpretations.

viscountess_black's review against another edition

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funny informative fast-paced

3.0

This was a fun book to listen to. Light and informative, I'd say it's a good book for beginners and for those who don't feel ready yet to read for other people (other than themselves, friends or family).

marylopez's review

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informative fast-paced

4.0

sineaderoo's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

For those new to tarot this would be better as a physical book than audio as you could refer back to it. For more experienced readers the audio book was an enjoyable refresher (although I wish they'd got Melissa herself to read it).

This book has an informal, chatty style. She interprets the Rider Waite Smith images in a fresh, accessible way using modern scenarios to exemplify the meanings. She also includes discussion of what's happening when she reads, being a professional reader and ethics. As a beginner, I wouldn't make this your only tarot book and i didn't agree with all her card interpretations, but for anyone with an interest in tarot this is a worthwhile read.