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Summary: Did not meet my expectations
Review: After reading the glowing reviews on Amazon for this book, I knew I had to check it out. And I'm really glad I did check it out--out of the library, that is, instead of buying it. This book failed to live up to the promise of all of these good reviews.Here is the book I thought I was getting (this book would get five stars): A detailed explanation of a large number of spreads. This explanation would include suggestions for choosing a spread and the strengths and weaknesses of various spreads. The spreads would be organized by theme, cross-referenced in any of a number of ways (number of cards used, spreads using whole decks vs. partial decks, spreads to use with unique decks, etc.). Each spread would include one or two sample spreads that would give you a flavor of what it could do. Unfortunately, here is what "Power Tarot" is: A book of card meanings that just so happens to have a large listing of spreads. The first (and larger) portion of the book is dedicated to card meanings while the spreads (ostensibly the focus of the books) are relegated to the back. The spreads are organized not by theme but by number of cards in the spread, making it rather difficult to locate a spread you might want to use in a given situation. Most importantly (and most disappointingly), beyond the name of the spread no information or analysis is given as to why you might choose a given spread. There are no tips for reading the different spreads, no comparisons between spreads, nothing. It is true that there are more than 100 spreads in the book, which is an impressive collection. This feat is the only reason I give the book two stars instead of one.
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Summary: Wonderful for Beginning Tarot Readers
Review: I bought this book shortly after purchasing my very first tarot deck. I did not know how complex the Tarot Cards were, so I thought "Nah, I don't need a book telling me what the cards mean and what kind of spreads to give". Wrong! I purchased the book mainly because of all the different Spreads it offered. And I have used most of them already! Whether you need a Spread to figure out the energies for the Day or a Spread about your Love Life or Career, the book has it for you! It has 1 card spread, and 23 card spreads, all that you will ever ask for. The best part of the book is it has an indepth explanation for every card in the Tarot, both the Major and the Minor Arcana. It talks about the Card as a Whole, and it then proceeds into explaining what the Card means when it is applied to your Work life, Love, Life, Financial Life, Health Life, Spirituality, and Empowerment. I have never found a Tarot Card book that accurately and adequately describes the cards such as this. If you are a beginning tarot card reader, this is the book that will propel you into advancement
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Summary: Worth the extra effort....
Review: I have many tarot books, but I only refer to one or two on a regular basis. This is one of those books. Originally I didn't like this volume because the Major Arcana, Court Cards, and Minor Arcana are all in separate chapters and it can be irritating to be flipping back and forth for them. In fact, I put this volume back up on the book shelf with the others. I kept taking it back down,though, because the interpretations are among the best I've read. You get not only a general interpretation for each card, but you also get detailed work, romance, finances, health, spirituality, and empowerment interpretations. It is worth the extra effort to go flipping around to find them.
I also found that I liked the idea of the many new spreads described in the back. After all, there is really nothing sacred about the celtic cross and the old past, present, and future three card....
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Summary: Finally, a Tarot book with card meanings and spreads!
Review: I love Power Tarot because not only does it include quick references to the general meaning of the cards, but it's also easy to read and understand! Power Tarot is unique. I've yet found a tarot book (until now) that includes specific card meanings according to various types of situations and issues that may come up in our daily life - plus it includes a section on many wonderful spreads. Power Tarot is a must have tarot book. Beginner's as well as advance Tarot readers will not be disappointed.
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Summary: an essential book in your library
Review: I own this and Phyllis Vega's other book and believe it is a must have for any tarotist. It gives detailed views for each card in a variety of situtations, and has strengthened my knowledge and confidence in spread analysis.
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Summary: Excellent resource and inspiration for your own spreads
Review: I refer to this book often. It covers a wide range of topics and concerns. In addition, I use this book as a springboard for coming up with my own spreads. Sometimes using the shape and redefining the positions, sometimes adding meanings and positions, etc. This book is an invaluable reference for advanced and beginning tarotists.
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Summary: Excellent resource and inspiration for your own spreads
Review: I refer to this book often. It covers a wide range of topics and concerns. In addition, I use this book as a springboard for coming up with my own spreads. Sometimes using the shape and redefining the positions, sometimes adding meanings and positions, etc. This book is an invaluable reference for advanced and beginning tarotists.
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Summary: A fantastic aid in helping the beginer.
Review: Let me start off by saying this book provides far more than just Tarot spreads. Admittedly, the promise of 100 spreads was the reason I bought this book in the first place. As I began my journey reading Tarot, I needed spreads to practice my skills--only knowing the common Past/Present/Future spread. There were spreads online, but I wanted a resource in book form. Suprisingly, out of 288 pages, only 84 pages contain spreads--and they're in the back. The authors show you how to do a Yes/No spread, and which cards represent yes, which cards represent no and those that represent maybe. The rest of the spreads are categorized by the number of cards, spanning from the single "Card a Day" spread to the 24 card Double Horoscope Spread. Spreads include Birthday Spread, Child Spread, Prosperity Spread, Horoscope Spread (covering all 12 Houses of the Astrological Chart), Chakra Spread (a card for each chakra plus a meditation card), Relationship Spread, Wish Spread, Career Spread, and New Relationship Spread. My two favorites are the Mirror Spread and the Treasure Chest Spread. The authors have this to say about the Mirror Spread: "Quite often, the qualities we dislike in another person are qualities in ourselves we aren't crazy about, either. In this way, the Mirror Spread addresses our shadow selves as well as our projections. The fifth position, what is really there, is actually a summation of a relationship's weakness or strengths." Mirror Spread Card 1: The image: how you see the other person
Card 2: The reflection: how the other person sees him/herself
Card 3: What the other person represents to you
Card 4: What you represent to the other person
Card 5: What is really there I love the Treasure Chest Spread because of its imagery and because it's so affirming to the individual. Treasure Chest Spread Card 1: Diamonds Where you shine. Major talents, abilities and assets that you have
Card 2: Pearls What you know. Knowledge and information that you have incorporated into your life
Card 3: Gold coins What you have. Money and material possessions currently available to you
Card 4: Emeralds Who you know. Relationships that are now part of your life
Card 5: Platinum Chains What's holding you back. Things or people in your life that you need to release
Card 6: Sapphires Where you could shine. Emerging talents, assets, and abilities.
Card 7: Quartz Crystals What you're learning. Knowledge and information that you could incorporate into your life.
Card 8: Rubies Who you may soon know. Relationships that are entering your life.
Card 9: Unpolished Diamonds Your hidden lights. Assets and talents that you can develop. As I mentioned, however, this book is much more than just spreads. I found it incredibly helpful in learning the meanings and nuances of Tarot cards because the authors take each of the 78 cards of Tarot, and show you what each means for different scenarios. The authors devote a paragraph to each issue, explaining what the card means in a general reading and for questions related to work, romance, finances, health, spirituality, and empowerment. So, if the querent is asking a question about finances, for example, and the Hermit is drawn, you would find the section on the Hermit card, and read the paragraph under Finances to get an idea of what this means. Power Tarot also features brief, general information on the Major and Minor Arcana, the Court Cards, personal loss cards, and the four elements. I highly recommend this book for those who are curious about Tarot, wanting to know how it works and what the cards mean, as well as beginning readers trying to put it all together. The variation of the 100+ spreads will appeal to both the beginner, and the seasoned veteran Tarot reader.
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Summary: Greatly disappointed.
Review: The spreads are completely vague and I have seen a majority of them for free on the internet.
As far as card descriptions go, I found them to be immature and childish, especially when describing "romance."
I'll stick to my Tarot book by Rachel Pollack and Tarot Reversals by Mary Greer.
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Summary: A Tarot Spread For Every Need
Review: This book is great! It has so many Tarot spreads that I can't imagine a situation a person might want to do a divination on that wouldn't be covered by at least one of the spreads in this truly useful book. And since this book is not about any particular deck, you can use it with all your decks.(I have about fifteen different decks.) I especially like the spreads that use lots of cards. They allow you to really explore a question in-depth! I'm speaking from personal experience here. NEVER DOUBT THE ACCURACY OF THE TAROT AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE IT GIVES YOU EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT!
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