Monday, March 24, 2014

Book Review: Complete Book of Tarot Spreads by Evelin Burger & Johannes Fiebig




Complete Book of Tarot Spreads
Includes 122 Layouts

by
Evelin Burger & Johannes Fiebig

Tarot is like a puzzle or a work of art—and a great way to maximize intuition and have fun, too. In Complete Book of Tarot Spreads (March 2014, 9781454910794), an insightful, imaginative look at interpretation, two of the best-known authors in the field examine 122 card layouts, providing comprehensive instructions on when and how to use them. Learn the basics; read personality and year cards in a way that's specifically related to your own interests; and explore larger cards and networks of cards. Featuring a rich variety of approaches—including Cycle of the Year (with 20 major layouts), tarot and astrology, and Arthur A. Waite and Aleister Crowley's Golden Dawn System—this guide contains the tools for finding answers to life's pressing questions. 
Use the cards more effectively than ever before for a wide range of purposes including: 
  • Tasks for the Day
  • The Big Dream
  • Stress Card
  • Desires & Fears
  • Know Thyself
  • Inner Strength
  • Naming the Problem
  • The Next Steps
  • I Love Because . . .
  • Setting a Goal
  • Turning Back
  • Letting Go in Order to Gain
  • My Greatest Strength
  • and many more!
This handy book offers a journey of self-discovery through the Tarot.

Evelin Burger and Johannes Fiebig have written more than 30 books on tarot, the interpretation of dreams, fairytales, and other symbols and oracles, which have been translated in more than 10 languages and have sold more than 1.7 million copies. They have two adult children, and live near Kiel at the Baltic Sea, Germany. For more information, go to fiebig-und-buerger.de.
The Complete Book of Tarot Spreads can be found on many major online shopping sites including Sterling Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.

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Our Thoughts
I've had tarot readings done and have participated in readings with friends but I don't know a whole lot about Tarot itself.   The Complete Book of Tarot Spreads is a great beginner's guide; the first two chapters (Chapter 1: Guide & Introduction, Chapter 2: Basics) contained a lot of information that explained a few things to this reviewer! It was nice to have a bit of a glossary, too as there were quite a few terms I'd heard, but was not familiar with.
One thing I'd recommend is having a tarot deck on hand while reading this book to play around/get comfortable with.  I have seen and handled many decks, but don't currently have one in my possession.  After reading this book, I'd feel comfortable reading for myself, but nowhere near ready to read for others without a lot (and I mean A LOT) of practice first. There are 122 layouts outlined, so there's plenty to practice with!
Well written; instructive book on Tarot.

46 comments:

Unknown said...

I would love this book and so would my daughter.

Unknown said...

I think my niece will love this

laurie nykaza said...

I would love this for myself but would share it with my daughter too

Unknown said...

I am the only one in my family and I think I would enjoy the book

fearless_fallen_angel said...

ME!

Candy Kelley said...

I would total love to have this :)

Candy Kelley said...

I would total love to have this :)

PAIGE said...

This would be for me me me.
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heymissvirginia said...

This book would be for me! I love the Tarot.
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Wild N Mild $$$ said...

I would love this book.
Jennifer Rote

Anonymous said...

I would love this.

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Anastasia said...

Me! I would love to check this book out! :)

Tami Valentine said...

I would love this! I've recently had some questions about tarot cards.

Unknown said...

I'd really love to read this and learn more about tarot. When I'm done with it, I know a friend I could give it to who would love it too.

Karen said...

My daughter would love this :)

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Gennie Lancaster said...

I would love this book!

Gennie Lancaster said...

I would love this book!

barniebad said...

I would love the cards. I always have mine read and would love to learn more about them.

ababe28 said...

My middle daughter would love this.
Ann B.
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Michelle said...

This is such a handy book that both my husband and I would share and enjoy together. :)Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway. :)

Robin A said...

I would love this book

Unknown said...

This book would be for me. I have had readings done before and find it very interesting.

Daniel M said...

me always wanted to learn more - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

Jennifer M said...

I would love this.

SexyBrat said...

My fiance would love this book.

Amanda B. said...

I'm the one that would like this. My best friend might enjoy it too.

jennifer57 said...

my daughter

Unknown said...

I would love to have this.

Charlene S. said...

My sister would enjoy this :)

Unknown said...

My Aunt would absolutely love this book. She believes in angels and gets angel card readings done. She wears different types of stones for healing and such.

Jovan said...

I would because I'm trying to learn more about tarot cards and would like to eventually start using them to help people.

Evelyn Driver said...

I think my 17 year old daughter would enjoy this very much.

Lisa said...

I would like this!

ladykristianna said...

Me!

Unknown said...

I am the only one in my family that would enjoy this book :)

Trisha McKee said...

I would enjoy it the most, although my daughter would also love checking this out.

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Anonymous said...

I would love this book and love giving readings to all my family - rebeccabarker2 (at) gmail (dot) com

demmi said...

me I would love the book

Deborah said...

I would love to win this. I have always had an interest in the Tarot and lost my other books when our basement flooded.

kat said...

I would love to have this...

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful gift. GLTA

Kathy P said...

I think my 23 year old daughter would like this

cassandra marquez said...

I would like this for my aunt.

Leslie S. said...

I would love this book and am also teaching one of my teenage daughters tarot reading.

Anonymous said...

This is for ME!

Salleefur/Jesselyn/Jesster said...

For starters - ME! And I know my 14 year old god-daughter would too. I know a bit about Tarot - but from a long time ago and somewhat forgotten.

It would be great to "relearn" while teaching Rebecca - who is a very quick study - and certainly smarter that I am!

Jesselyn A/Jesstinger
jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com