I became interested in Tarot after reading a series of books (Caroline O Donoghue - All Our Hidden Gifts) and wanted to know more.

This book was ideal and so clearly presented. I found this was perfect as a beginner to tarot and hope to continue learning as well as having a reading one day! This book has beautiful images and is well written and informative (as well as intriguing - I really had no idea the depth behind card reading and their stories and interpretations!).

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who just started connecting to Tarot I found this to be a wonderful primer to the art of Tarot. The beautiful prose and insightful guidance make it approachable, interesting, and engaging. I will be recommending this title to my Tarot friends!

This is a very helpful tool. I have connected with the tarot in a new light. This book is a must for beginners and seasoned readers alike.

This was such a fun and engaging way to learn about the tarot. I've definitely heard many approaches to learning and have heard similar approaches as this, but think Davies does an excellent job expanding upon and telling hte tarot stories in a rich way. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

The pictures in this book are beautiful! It is a great book for beginners or those who do not have a lot of experience in tarot cards but it also great for experienced tarot readers. It was refreshing to see a book that provided a format that was concise and not overloaded with an exuberant amount of text. It gives you a brief history of each and relevant information for each card. This book was very easy to comprehend, and the visuals helped to enhance the text and experience. I wish I had been able to download it to my kindle, but I did not see an option which made it a bit harder and cumbersome to read off my phone as I had to pull it up and down due to the fact that the photos and texts are outlined on the same page which makes the text pretty small on an iPhone; thus I had to pull it in and out, and I have 20/20 vision.
I am glad I had a chance to read this one. It is informative and a pretty quick read.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing group for providing me with this arc for an honest review.

I’ll admit I didn’t read all of the stories because I don’t like to read on my phone or computer and this wasn’t available for my Kindle. However, the did enjoy the stories I did read and I think this book would be helpful to tarot beginners when it comes to remembering key characteristics of the major arcana cards.

This was a throroughly wonderful and different approach to learning tarot through story. As a lifelong fan of beautiful tarot cards this book has definitely helped me to grasp a better understanding of the cards from this unique perspective. Instead of ruching to Google meanings I will be more inclined to reflect on the imagery of the card and think on how that corresponds to my current situation or the question being asked. I will remember the stories from this book and perhaps come up with a more modern version whilst allowing myself time to evaluate the original stories themes and meanings and work out how that all applies in the grand scheme of things.

I highly recommend this book to beginner and intermediate tarot readers and enthusiasts alike as there is always something to be learned from the tarot cards and it is always a good idea to learn from multiple perspectives and interpretations.

It’s a 4⭐️Review from me - I would definitely buy this as gift for a like minded friend without question.
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This book has a lovely, dreamy quality. Reading it, I thought that it would make ideal nighttime reading. It is a beautiful walkthrough of the Fool's Journey. You are entertained by the story while learning more insights along the way. It can get a little twee at points, but that's fine. I usu judge a deck by the High Priestess and I've come to judge books by how well they describe her as well. The author does it very well here. I particularly liked how she wove in the lunar cycles.

The Tales Behind Tarot is a wonderful introduction to the meanings of the cards. Unique from all other tarot books that I've read, Alison Davies creates beautiful stories for each suit that take you on a journey from the Ace to King, providing deeper meaning for each card individually and context within the entire deck.

The major arcana follow the journey of the Fool, the first card of the deck. His journey has its ups and downs, but by the time he reaches the final major arcana- the World- the Fool has changed for the better. He has learned a great deal and completed his quest. While all of the major arcana cards are depicted as a part of the Fool's story, they also include individual themes and summaries at the end of each section, helping to give the cards meaning beyond the Fool's journey- in ways you can interpret into your own life and readings.

Each minor arcana are their own story, told from beginning to end through the cards of each suit. Each card has their own themes given, representing the meanings that you're likely to see in other tarot dictionaries, but also includes a piece of the larger story.

I also loved that an index was included at the very end. This mentions each card and it's placement in the book, but also common themes that you can see overlap with certain cards.

One small issue I noticed is that the image for the Five of Wands card is the same as the Four of Wands. Hopefully that will be fixed before it's published, because I definitely plan to purchase a physical copy of this book for my own collection!

The Tales Behind Tarot did exactly what it set out to do and I am grateful for the chance to read it. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an eARC.

In an effort to keep my mind nimble and continue to grow as a person, I am prioritizing learning new things. Whether it is a new recipe to cook, new music to listen to, new body movement to explore, or something like tarot, I want to remain curious. This book was very helpful to me as a tarot novice. I learn through story and the narrative structure made understanding and remembering the cards easier. I read through the book with a favorite deck, seeing how the story works with different imagery. This was exactly the resource I needed. I can't speak for people at different stages in their journey, but for me it was the right book at the right time.

This is a useful addition to the many books about tarot and I think it is most helpful as an aide to memorising and understanding the consensus meanings of the cards. An experienced tarot reader probably won't need it, but beginner-level readers? Definitely. I haven't been reading for a long time, but I read regularly. Yet I find there are some cards (looking at you, Star and pretty much all the Aces) that I just don't 'get'. I think that incorporating the cards into stories helps considerably.

I have read before about the 'Fool's Journey' through the Major Arcana, and I particularly liked the Major Arcana stories in this book. Also included here are stories related to each of the four suits and these introduced a range of interesting characters that relate to the characteristics of the suits. Again, this is very helpful in gaining an understanding of the suit, and card, meanings.

I reviewed an e-book, but the physical book looks to be beautifully illustrated and with a lovely cover. The stories use the Waite-Smith deck so the images and symbols discussed in them will obviously be different to readers of different decks. However, I wouldn't let this put you off as the bones of the stories can be understood in relation to any deck (at least those based on Waite-Smith). I think it would be interesting to use them as springboards into meditating on the cards and writing your own stories too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-copy of this book for review.

Very cool! I enjoyed this. The stories are just the right length to satisfy and not be overwhelming. The artwork of the cards feels very traditional - but I'm still an amateur so I could be totally wrong about that!

I really enjoyed reading this Tarot storytelling style book. The stories were short and sweet. Each card was part of the story; informative and a fun read. The picture for the Five of wands is wrong but awesome book never the less. I’d read this to my kids and I’d certainly enjoy listening to this book. This is a great book for someone learning the tarot and enjoys fairytale.

There are many tarot books out there that explain the meanings of the cards but this one tackles the tarot in a unique way. For someone who struggles to remember the meaning of tarot cards this book gives a great way to learn by weaving a narrative through the cards in the RWS tarot deck.

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Right in the beginning, the origin of Tarot is a more modern version, and religious based belief. As with a lot of current books, this book is just again a copy of ever other tarot want to be clout author.
I’m qualified to say this as I’ve been reading for 30+ years and am a 6th generational tarot trained by my ancestors.
DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS UNLESS YOU FOLLOW THIS WESTERN AMERICAN CLOUT CONCEPT

This book of the stories behind each tarot card is a must have for experienced and novice tarot lovers. It discusses the story arc of the major arcana but gives detail on common interpretations and meanings behind the cards. Author Allison Davies does a great job of offering the stories in a simple yet informative style.
The full color illustrations are pretty and it’s an easy title to pick up and read in any order, based on the card you want to read about. This would make a great gift for any tatie lover.
If you are ready a digital copy, I’d recommend a larger surface like a tablet vs a phone. Having color as an option is also a must.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy of this book. This was given in exchange for an honest and fair review.

This is a great compilation of stories behind each card in the tarot. It details the major and minor arcana and includes the tales behind every single card. The book also includes lovely illustrations of each card and key details related to each card.

A delightful collection of the history and stories surrounding a major tool for spiritualism. Useful for beginner and experts alike, with this book there is always something more to learn.

An interesting and enjoyable read, this isn't your usual 'how to decipher' tarot, but rather tells a story about the meaning behind the cards. Which makes more sense to me, because the,tarot after all are not about telling you what will happen, but rather the options open to you when finding yourself on a certain path.

3.5 rounded off to 4 stars.

"In an introduction to the tarot unlike any other, join storyteller, tarot reader and teacher, Alison Davies, and read 78 unforgettable tales behind all the cards in the modern tarot deck.

Every tarot card has a story to tell and is rich in symbolic meaning. In this gorgeous book for aspiring and experienced tarot readers alike, expert practitioner Alison Davies brings the stories of the cards alive. With key words and themes to help you understand the meanings of the cards, use this storybook as a tool to learn the tarot, or take your tarot readings to the next level.

Follow The Fool on his journey through the Major Arcana as he travels down the path of life, meeting iconic characters along the way such as The Magician, The Hermit, Death, and The High Priestess. Follow the stories of the four suits in the Minor Arcana, and watch three sisters rise to power in the Suit of Pentacles, and a world-changing idea is born in the Suit of Wands.

Stories give us context, context gives us knowledge, and knowledge is empowerment. Enhance your tarot practice, and learn to understand, decode, and apply the wisdom and meaning of the tarot in your life through the power of these stories."

It's the story that helps in the understanding.