Learning Tarot Spreads

by Joan Bunning

Overview

Each tarot reader has a unique style that they hone over time into the fine art of divining the future. In this essential guide to arranging cards into prophetic patterns, Joan Bunning has compiled a veritable encyclopedia of tarot spreads with great appeal for accomplished readers who want to explore further as well as novices with their very first deck. What sets Joan Bunning apart from every other writer on the subject of tarot is her ability to take a rather complicated esoteric system and break it down into manageable, clear, and easily learned parts. Chapters include spreads for relationships, family, love, money, health, work, and even specific time periods. Sample spreads are comprehensive, ranging from manycard "Gypsy" spreads to quick and easy "Three Card Draws." She also gives the reader reference charts, exercises and structured tarot lessons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578632701
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	02/01/2007
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joan Bunning received her B.A. in Social Psychology from Cornell University and has worked as a writer, editor and computer programmer. Since 1995, her "Learning the Tarot" website has helped thousands of people worldwide discover the personal value of the tarot. She lives in Virginia with her husband, two sons and two dogs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vii
Preface     ix
Introduction     1
Lessons and Exercises
The Spread     5
Position Meanings     11
Spread Shapes     15
Subjects     23
The Flex Spread     27
Qualities     33
Related Subjects     39
Guidance     47
Planning a Layout     53
Serial Readings     59
Variations     63
Reading for Others     65
Positions, Layouts, and Spread Shapes
Position Reference     73
Sample Flex-Spread Layouts     143
Spread Shapes     153
Exercise Answer Key     161
Areas of Life and Time Periods     167
Card Meanings     169
Flex-Spread Reading Procedure     173
Flex-Spread Worksheet     175
Bibliography     177
About the Author     181