Easy Tarot Reading
The Process Revealed in Ten True Readings
Published on 8. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7387-2137-8 (ISBN)
Description
This title includes foreword by award-winning author Barbara Moore. After learning the card meanings and basic spreads, the next crucial step for beginners is fitting all these pieces into a cohesive, insightful reading. Make this momentous leap with help from the author of the bestselling "Easy Tarot". Josephine Ellershaw illuminates the tarot reading process by inviting you virtually to sit in on her readings with ten individuals. Card by card, spread by spread, you'll witness the author's thoughts behind every interpretation and decision, and watch her make the connections that build toward a conclusive outlook. Learn from Ellershaw's interactions with each seeker, and get their take on how relevant the readings proved to be-even months afterwards.
Reviews / Votes
"A truly unique book...This engaging and honest behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Tarot will delight and inspire both Tarot enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike."-Lisa Finander, author of Disneystrology"I absolutely adore this book...Ellershaw presents the 'story' that a reading really is in fine fashion!"-Bonnie Cehovet, Aeclectic Tarot
"If you've never read cards before, this is the book to start with. If you're already reading cards, this is the book that will help you fine tune your skills."-Anna Jedrziewski, TarotWise.com
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7387-2137-8 (9780738721378)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
08/2025
Llewellyn Publications
€19.25
Available for download
Person
For Josephine Ellershaw, the tarot has been a constant life companion on a personal journey that now spans five decades. She is the author of the international bestseller Easy Tarot: Learn to Read the Cards Once and For All, along with other titles: Easy Tarot Reading, Easy Tarot Combinations, and The Chronicles of Destiny Fortune Cards. Based in North Yorkshire, England, Josie provides professional readings and mentoring to an international clientele.
Content
Contents
Foreword by Barbara Moore xiii
Introduction 1
Overview 2
About This Book 3
1: In Search of the Seekers 5
How to Get the Best from This Book 6
The Card Meanings Used 6
A Quick Recap: Some Important Bits and Bobs 6
Overview of the Spreads Used in the Readings 10
Additional Considerations 19
What I Covered with the Seekers 23
And So to the Seekers 24
2: The Gay Man 25
First Impressions 25
Summary 35
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 36
Additional Spread Summary 42
Results and Feedback 42
Reader's Tips 43
3: The Business Owner 45
First Impressions 45
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 55
Results and Revisit 58
Revisit: Celtic Cross 63
Revisit: Results and Feedback 66
Reader's Tips 66
4: The Former Model 69
First Impressions 69
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 80
Results and Feedback82
Reader's Tips 85
5: The Sceptic 87
First Impressions 90
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 99
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 2 102
Results and Feedback 103
Reader's Tips 106
6: The Email Reading...with a Twist! 109
First Impressions 113
Pauline's Feedback 114
A Year Later, the Conclusion 115
Reader's Tips 116
7: The Silent Client 119
First Impressions 122
Results and Feedback 132
Reader's Tips 133
8: The Cowboy 135
First Impressions 138
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 147
Results and Feedback 150
Reader's Tips 153
9: The Mad Hatter 155
First Impressions 155
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 164
Results and Feedback 166
Reader's Tips 168
10: The Yoga Teacher 171
First Impressions 171
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 181
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 2 185
Results and Feedback 187
Reader's Tips 188
11: The Rock Band 189
The Celtic Cross 192
Results and Feedback 196
Reader's Tips 198
12: The One That Got Away! 201
Reader's Tips 202
13: Summary of the Readings 203
Seeker Involvement 203
Role of The Key Card: Seeing a Different Picture 205
Similar Patterns and Influences 206
Josie's Celtic Cross 210
The Reader's Journey 213
Appendix A 215
Tarot Card Meanings 215
The Minor Arcana 216
The Major Arcana 222
Bibliography 225
Tarot Card Key 226
Foreword by Barbara Moore xiii
Introduction 1
Overview 2
About This Book 3
1: In Search of the Seekers 5
How to Get the Best from This Book 6
The Card Meanings Used 6
A Quick Recap: Some Important Bits and Bobs 6
Overview of the Spreads Used in the Readings 10
Additional Considerations 19
What I Covered with the Seekers 23
And So to the Seekers 24
2: The Gay Man 25
First Impressions 25
Summary 35
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 36
Additional Spread Summary 42
Results and Feedback 42
Reader's Tips 43
3: The Business Owner 45
First Impressions 45
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 55
Results and Revisit 58
Revisit: Celtic Cross 63
Revisit: Results and Feedback 66
Reader's Tips 66
4: The Former Model 69
First Impressions 69
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 80
Results and Feedback82
Reader's Tips 85
5: The Sceptic 87
First Impressions 90
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 99
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 2 102
Results and Feedback 103
Reader's Tips 106
6: The Email Reading...with a Twist! 109
First Impressions 113
Pauline's Feedback 114
A Year Later, the Conclusion 115
Reader's Tips 116
7: The Silent Client 119
First Impressions 122
Results and Feedback 132
Reader's Tips 133
8: The Cowboy 135
First Impressions 138
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 147
Results and Feedback 150
Reader's Tips 153
9: The Mad Hatter 155
First Impressions 155
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 164
Results and Feedback 166
Reader's Tips 168
10: The Yoga Teacher 171
First Impressions 171
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 181
Additional Spread: Celtic Cross 2 185
Results and Feedback 187
Reader's Tips 188
11: The Rock Band 189
The Celtic Cross 192
Results and Feedback 196
Reader's Tips 198
12: The One That Got Away! 201
Reader's Tips 202
13: Summary of the Readings 203
Seeker Involvement 203
Role of The Key Card: Seeing a Different Picture 205
Similar Patterns and Influences 206
Josie's Celtic Cross 210
The Reader's Journey 213
Appendix A 215
Tarot Card Meanings 215
The Minor Arcana 216
The Major Arcana 222
Bibliography 225
Tarot Card Key 226