Best Tarot Resources on the Web
As you start brainstorming with Tarot, you'll very naturally become more curious about the cards: their history, the differences among decks, software options, and other Tarot resources.
To save you time and energy, I've assembled this list -- the very best Tarot resources on the web.
By the way: the software makers, web sites, and communities listed below don't pay me a penny to be listed here ... they're simply the best in their respective categories.
Want to know more about Tarot? Want to discover more about its benefits and background? Curious about finding that perfect deck for you? Visit the sites below, and you can't go wrong.
Best Tarot Software
Orphalese Tarot. Hands down, this is the best Tarot software available today. There are no canned meanings -- instead, creator Richard Jeffries concentrated on creating the most powerful and flexible deck of cards available.
In addition to allowing you to gather & organize the cards, shuffle, and deal with one click, the program can randomize and "deal" any collection of images you specify. Perfect for visual brainstorming! Highly recommended.
PS: Don't miss my detailed review of the Orphalese software!
Best Reviews of Tarot Decks and Books
Tarot Passages. Though not as frequently updated as it has been, this site remains one of the best collection of Tarot articles, images, and book & deck reviews on the web. Before buying any deck, I stop in Diane Wilkes' excellent site, look over the sample cards, and read the opinions of her many well-informed reviewers. Highly recommended.
Aeclectic Tarot. Reviews here include at least six card images from each deck. There's also a lively community of Tarot enthusiasts who meet to discuss Tarot books and decks in the site's great online forum. Read a few posts and join the fun! Highly Recommended.
Best Tarot History Resource
The Tarot-L History Information Sheet. No aliens or faux Egyptian origin stories here! The Tarot-L History Information Sheet presents level-headed conclusions about Tarot's origins based on documentation and research, not flights of fancy. Don't let the scholarly tone put you off! Highly recommended.
Best Tarot Communities Online
Comparative Tarot. The friendly disposition of this group makes it a welcome haven for those with a budding interest in Tarot. Members often own dozens (sometimes hundreds!) of decks ... and are eager to share their passion and information with others. Highly Recommended.
Tarot-L. More scholarly in tone than Comparative Tarot, Tarot-L tends toward lively discussions, debates, and speculation about all things related to the cards. Read posts a while before jumping in -- this is not the place to walk in and ask, "Can I get a free reading?" Recommended.
American Tarot Association. This educational and social organization offers courses, free bi-monthly newsletters, and the opportunity to link up with others who share an interest in all aspects of Tarot. (Full disclosure: I used to serve on their Advisory Board, and served as a VP-level board member for a year.) Recommended.
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