Tarot study can be daunting, with all the complex associations that the cards hold. The Complete Tarot Reader by Teresa C. Michelsen is possibly the best-structured learning tool, because it is organized like a study guide, including goals, activities and exercises. You learn easy methods for familiarizing yourself with a Tarot deck, as the book encourages you to use your own life experiences and knowledge to develop a personal understanding of the cards that transcends any memorized list. Everything is covered in depth. You'll come to understand: • The basis of intuitive Tarot reading • Suit correspondences and numerology • Astrology and personalities of the court cards • Historical and personal themes in the Major Arcana • Reading for yourself and others • How to overcome reader's block • Intermediate reading techniques such as reversals, dignities, and timing issues The Complete Tarot Reader covers basic and complex methodology, including reversals, elemental dignities, timing of events, formulation of questions, numerology and the Tarot, astrology and the Tarot, symbols on the cards and much more. Even learn to play the ancient game of Tarocchi!