The Tales Behind Tarot

I am definitely getting this book when it is released. I have read quite a few tarot books and although thorough the meanings never stick with me. This is the first time I remember the meanings because now I get it! The stories flow so well that I had a hard time putting it down. Such an easy read that I recommend to anyone struggling to read the cards. 5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

I Love this book "The Tales Behind The Taro". Alison Davies dose a beautiful job of walking us through the traditional Rider Waite tarot deck. I'm fairly new to the cards, and learning what they mean can be a daunting task. I have read several books on the subject, but this book has been a game changer for me. Each card has a story that links the deck as a whole saga. It's entertaining and easy to remember. It's also a visually beautiful book, and a joy to read. This is a book I will look to often. If you want to learn the cards, or want to know them better, this is the book for you. Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful book!

Highly enjoyable and fun to read on the heels of our Book Club book, The Cloisters. I’ve read a few tarot books and yet I invariably learn something new with each one. I’m familiar with the cards, own several decks yet always find a new perspective — true to its title, this book specializes in stories.

Take the Major Arcana in The Tales Behind Tarot — Alison Davies addresses the fear and uncertainty some may have of these cards showing up in a reading. She asks that you reflect on the images, symbolism, and consider the life lesson within. After all, the Major Arcana cards represent the cycle of life at every turn.

Diving into the card meanings in a story telling way, allows us to master subtle nuances, like weaving in the ouroboros in the Magician’s tale — there are also succinct keywords associated with each card (and a brief summary for the Major Arcana.) Truly brilliant format.

Overall this is one of the better books, using stories to unveil the meaning of the tarot cards, with just the right amount of info in an easily consumable layout.

this is very educational, especially if you’re just getting into taro and want to learn more about the background and what each card means. I loved the in-depth information as well as the pictures showing which ones it’s referring to.

I have been looking for an excellent reference book to go with my tarot cards and this is the one that I will be using! It is so much easier to remember what a card means once you have an understanding of the story being depicted on the cards.