Tarot is something that many try during their spiritual journey. Some find it isn’t for them while others feel like it is a gift or their calling to read the cards. Some just simply enjoy it. One thing is for certain though, there is a lot of information out there about Tarot and it can be daunting when trying to learn at first. Many who begin find themselves wondering what books to grab that will help them on their journey.
I am really happy to talk about this book today. Finding the Fool is a book that is all about tarot but so much more! Let’s dive in and learn a little about the book first.
Finding the Fool: a tarot journey to radical transformation
Author: Meg Jones Wall
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: March 1st, 2023
Book Length: 288 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Spiritual, Divination
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ (*Received a free copy via the publisher to review*)
Buy the book: Amazon, Barnes & Noble
Truly s book for tarot readers of all levels! The best part about this book is that it is not meant to be a cookie cutter description of tarot. This is intended to help you build a relationship with it and aid you in self-exploration. For each card, after the descriptions, there is a journal prompt. I highly recommend everyone do these! It allows you to develop a unique relationship with the cards and you may find meanings that are otherwise not mentioned because they are personal to you.
Aside from that, the book is fantastic at giving basic information but also diving deeper. Many who are starting tarot can find a book with simple interpretations of the cards. However, Walls goes a step further and talks about using tarot for creativity and spirituality in non-conventional ways.
Though this is a book for any skill level, including beginners, there are no images of the tarot cards. This is not heard of in beginner books very often. It was also refreshing that readers were not persuaded in anyway to use Rider Waite Smith or Lenormand style decks. Many beginner books insist readers begin with a RWS deck but this is not what suits everyone. Wall understands that and leaves room for readers to choose for themselves.
However, that being said, readers may be confused on where these tarot meanings originated. That could always be mentioned in a history of tarot book but many beginners would rather buy only one. If there was a short history of various styles or methods of tarot as a way not to persuade but to educate everyone on where these card meanings come from.
If you are looking for a way to not only use this divination tool but to connect on a deeper level with your cards, this is a great beginner book for just that. This can even be used as a way to start shadow work since many of these journal prompts ask questions that confront your shadow.
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