About this piece
Holistic Tarot is a large illustrated paperback by Benebell Wen, published by North Atlantic Books in January 2015. The publisher says it has more than 500 illustrations and spreads and is written for both beginning and experienced readers.
It covers the history of tarot, how to choose and care for a deck, a detailed look at the Rider-Waite-Smith system, methods for shuffling, cutting and drawing cards, court cards and spreads. It is a reference book, so it suits a student who wants one long text to keep.
How it is used
Use it as a long reference beside a deck, reading a section at a time. The publisher also lists appendices with quick reference tables for looking up cards during practice.
