Tarot Well Done - by Elena Olympia Collins (Paperback)

About the Book

Tarot Well Done is the most comprehensive book on how to read tarot. A wealth of information. Full colour imagery. The essential book for beginners and experts.

Book Synopsis

Tarot card reading is commonly believed to be a form of divination, in which the psychic abilities of the tarot card reader are fundamental to interpreting any form of spiritual messaging.

Tarot Well Done offers an entirely different perspective and explains how the Rider-Waite tarot deck, as illustrated by Pamela Coleman Smith in the early 20th century, provides a framework which is far more sophisticated and consistent than most people (or tarot card readers) realize.

In the same way that languages, music, and mathematics can be learned, memorized, and consistently applied to gain reliable outcomes, so can tarot.

Tarot Well Done explains how the tarot cards are an instrument of communication with which two entities, speaking the same language, may converse. One entity is the tarot card reader. The other entity may, or may not, be known. Nonetheless, when they speak proficiently to one another, the result is consistent messaging, reliable interpretations, and improved accuracy. Not perfect of course, because a human is involved. But close.

Tarot Well Done examines the creation of the Rider-Waite deck, the superb artistry within each card's illustrations, and demonstrates how consistent application of theologies, colors, symbols, numbers, and a few subtle surprises, converge to form a language that anyone can learn and proficiently use, regardless of intuitive ability.

Elena Olympia Collins has 35+ years of experience reading the Rider-Waite tarot deck. She combines her in-depth knowledge of tarot with her passion for ancient wisdom, philosophy and esoteric practice. The outcome is Tarot Well Done. The essential book for anyone wishing to transform themselves from novice, into the proficient tarot card reader.

Review Quotes

"The most informative and easily understood tarot book I have read." (Dee Brown)

"This book is perfect for beginners. Well-explained, beautiful illustrations, easy to consult, and the author's approach to tarot facilitates understanding." (Sylvie G)

"I have several books on the tarot and this one is by far the best. Easy to understand, fun to read, and superb quality printing." (A.K. Garrett)

"Tarot Well Done is extremely well researched and written, yet easy to understand. This book is a valuable resource for the beginner and the experienced reader. ...If you're looking for a go to resource on Tarot, this is it." (Troy Booker)

"Ellie has done a fantastic job of bringing her decades of experience, insights and understanding of the language of tarot to this great reference guide for those wanting to understand and learn this same language... Her perspective is balanced and informative. She organized the content so well and presents the info such that people of all learning styles can take it in and use it as an excellent reference tool. Every single card has its own analysis and colour plate... If someone is looking to get a great book, and introduction to tarot, this is the book." (M.M. Bowden)

"Everything about this book is EXTRAORDINARY! I have agonized over trying to learn and understand tarot for years. All the tarot books I've previously read have mostly confused and exasperated me. They all seemed to make it so complicated. Elena Collins' new book is the first one to finally explain clearly what the original Rider-Waite Tarot is and how to learn and use the cards correctly.... if you want to seriously understand the language of tarot, this talented and experienced author has found a way to untangle the process of learning it." (P. Miller)

"This book is so well laid out... Best tarot book I've ever experienced." (ElsieKitty)

"Informative yet concise. Beautifully written." (Deb)

"I became interested in Tarot just over a year ago. I bought a Rider-Waite deck and several books in order to learn more. I found the books I purchased confusing or uninteresting. This book is easy to understand, informative, entertaining, and to the point, explaining not only the meaning of each card and its symbols, but also how to read the cards as a language... Beautiful book!" (Fearsome Beard)

"The book type face is large, and the artwork is very good. The author's style is entertaining, educational and instructional. High recommendation." (Rob)

"This is a lovely, well-written book with brightly colored illustrations of each Tarot card and clear, concise, and insightful interpretations of the symbolism in each card" (Pamela Kowal)

"So well written and I am thoroughly enjoying / learning from each and every word. This is, by far, the best book to learn tarot." (Margaret Elizabeth Guevara)