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heathbeatz's review
2.0
A few great spread and ritual ideas, but too many personal anecdotes (and ALL of them felt so out of touch, it left me with a bad taste in my mouth and a neck injury from physically recoiling)
amotisse's review
4.0
Packed full of insight and practical ideas for exploring and getting to know your cards.
lewzor's review
2.0
I’ve never written a review before, but I feel compelled to with this one.
Biddy Tarot is a wonderful resource. When I first began learning about tarot, the Biddy Tarot website taught me so much about the basics behind the cards, various spreads, and Brigit’s unique take on using tarot as a conduit for intuition.
My experience with Biddy Tarot soured slightly after attending a free webinar being offered. I sat, pen in hand, preparing to take notes, only to find myself listening to an extended commercial for a very expensive online course. I do understand that Biddy Tarot is a business, and as such, shook it off, continuing to use the site for tips and reminders.
However, I don’t believe there is a justification for how many times the website and the courses it offers are plugged in this book. When the URL would be listed on the page, I’d cringe, feeling almost as though I was trying to be sold something.
Another issue with this book is the lack of diversity in examples and the feeling of misogyny I got at times while reading. All examples used except for one use names traditionally given to women, and the chapter on romance seems entirely geared towards heterosexual women (perhaps gay men). Worse for me was an example described in which a member of the Biddy Tarot community “attracted” an alcoholic boyfriend and a string of negligible bosses as a result of not loving herself. I see what Brigit was saying here, but the way it was framed made me feel uncomfortable. I felt similarly during a joke that described a friend whose date attempted to “Fifty Shades” her, and “not in a good way.” Yikes.
I feel that tarot is a wonderful resource for those who want to access their intuition, make a decision, or look at their surroundings through a new light. Brigit is at her best when she explains this to her readers in her naturally casual and friendly prose. This loses its charm and its impact when her privileged perspective rears its head. Whether it’s a story about yacht racing with her father, consulting the tarot cards about the right goal ($100,000 a year was too low, $250,000 was too much, $200,00 was just right), or a friend choosing the right resort for her honeymoon, the book oftentimes feels difficult to relate to, or even alienating.
The digital version of this book is inexpensive, and I don’t regret purchasing it, because there’s valuable information here. But I can’t recommend this to anyone willing to pay full price for a physical copy.
Biddy Tarot is a wonderful resource. When I first began learning about tarot, the Biddy Tarot website taught me so much about the basics behind the cards, various spreads, and Brigit’s unique take on using tarot as a conduit for intuition.
My experience with Biddy Tarot soured slightly after attending a free webinar being offered. I sat, pen in hand, preparing to take notes, only to find myself listening to an extended commercial for a very expensive online course. I do understand that Biddy Tarot is a business, and as such, shook it off, continuing to use the site for tips and reminders.
However, I don’t believe there is a justification for how many times the website and the courses it offers are plugged in this book. When the URL would be listed on the page, I’d cringe, feeling almost as though I was trying to be sold something.
Another issue with this book is the lack of diversity in examples and the feeling of misogyny I got at times while reading. All examples used except for one use names traditionally given to women, and the chapter on romance seems entirely geared towards heterosexual women (perhaps gay men). Worse for me was an example described in which a member of the Biddy Tarot community “attracted” an alcoholic boyfriend and a string of negligible bosses as a result of not loving herself. I see what Brigit was saying here, but the way it was framed made me feel uncomfortable. I felt similarly during a joke that described a friend whose date attempted to “Fifty Shades” her, and “not in a good way.” Yikes.
I feel that tarot is a wonderful resource for those who want to access their intuition, make a decision, or look at their surroundings through a new light. Brigit is at her best when she explains this to her readers in her naturally casual and friendly prose. This loses its charm and its impact when her privileged perspective rears its head. Whether it’s a story about yacht racing with her father, consulting the tarot cards about the right goal ($100,000 a year was too low, $250,000 was too much, $200,00 was just right), or a friend choosing the right resort for her honeymoon, the book oftentimes feels difficult to relate to, or even alienating.
The digital version of this book is inexpensive, and I don’t regret purchasing it, because there’s valuable information here. But I can’t recommend this to anyone willing to pay full price for a physical copy.
brittanygoescosmo's review
4.0
Very run of the mill. Great if you’re just starting out. You only need one of these types of books in your collection.
amielizabeth's review
3.0
I like Biddy Tarot very much and follow her on Instagram. The book is fun and informational. At times, a little too much "gospel of prosperity" for me. I get the sense it's geared specifically at women of a certain age and income bracket. The writing is okay and a quick read, though there were repetitive stories in a few places. I learned some things! Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.