While I am by no means an expert on tarot, I dabble enough to be familiar and found this book to bring even more meaning to a reading. I really liked the author's focus on using the tarot to interpret and inform the creative process, along with the history of tarot, its influence on the arts, and suggestions of alternate spreads. I liked how she linked attributes of each card to specific artists, though the Recommended Materials section at the end of each discussion was redundant and thus not particularly provocative. ( )

This book is not about using the Tarot as a tool of divination, but instead is about using it as a tool of introspection. Crispin encourages the reader to look at the cards and use the archetypal drawings to help you better understand yourself or your situation. All of this was what I was looking for, so I enjoyed the book (though was a little long on her interpretation of each card). And I did like that she accompanied each card with a work of art that she felt was representative of that card.

If you're looking for an "oracle" interpretation, this probably isn't the book for you. But if you are interested in using Tarot as a way of enhancing your creative life then it's worth a read. ( )

I think the first time I read this, I was really just interested in finding out all the many tarot interpretations out there in the world. This time I was more interested in how Crispin relates the tarot to the creative life. I think she’s the only person who I’ve seen break down all the minor cards by number rather than grouping them in their suits, and it helped me to take them in better. I also really enjoyed how she talks about doing a reading as again it made me think about things in a new way. ( )

One of the best tarot books I've read... Felt like I was just having a discussion with a (really smart) friend. ( )

Exactly what it says on the tin. ( )