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Shout out to Playboy Radio Listeners

Wow! What a great time I had today talking with host Tiffany Granath on Playboy Radio's "Afternoon Advice." Tiffany's fast-paced, friendly style made me feel right at home ... and it was great, too, to pull a few cards for her and for her listeners.

If you take nothing else away from the program, remember this: a deck of Tarot cards can help you see yourself, your partner, and your relationship from an entirely new perspective. By relating your question to the card you draw, you can come up with dozens of ideas for keeping your relationship -- and your love life -- as fresh and exciting as you want it to be!

If you caught the show, you might be curious about the books and decks Tiffany and I talked about. Here they are:

Bring on the Books! We spent most of our hour today discussing Taking the Tarot to Heart. This great book gives you everything you need to start reading cards with love, sex, and relationships in mind. Inside, you won't find looong boring lectures on obscure Tarot meanings ... instead, you'll find free-wheeling applications of the cards you can master in ten minutes or less ... and all of 'em are just for lovers, partners, and people on the prowl! Get yours from Amazon.com today.

Also, don't overlook The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot. I wrote this book for people who don't know a thing about the deck ... but who want to know it all! Inside, I give you everything you need, from simple, step-by-step instructions for reading the cards to advice on how to apply the cards to questions about love, business, spirituality, and personal growth!

Nice Deck Ya Got There. If you're curious about Tarot ... but feeling a bit overwhelmed by the fact that there are more than 2000 decks on the market ... here are some great suggestions for beginner-friendly decks!

The Universal Waite. Soft colors and dreamy images. In the minds of a lot of people, this deck *is* the Tarot!

The Universal Tarot. Based on the same set of Tarot images, this deck has an edgier, more masculine look and feel.

The World Spirit Tarot. If you're into multiculturalism (or just brilliant color!) this body-positive deck is for you.

The Bright Idea Deck. Colorful and contemporary, this is the perfect deck for practical readings about everyday life.

UK Tarot Workshops and Conference - October 13, 14th

I'll be appearing at the 2006 UK Tarot Conference on October 14th -- so if you're on "the other side of the pond," this is a great chance for us to meet and spend some time together.

Record-Setting Auction Win is Great News for TarotTools.com Readers!

Recently, Tarot collectors watched breathlessly as a record-setting auction of more than 200 Tarot decks closed for $3555.00. I'm delighted to announce that my partner, Clyde, and I were the winners!

So ... what do you do with more than 200 decks, some of which are extremely rare? I'm adding five of them to my personal collection ... but I'm also happy to announce that Clyde and I will sell the rest at Amazon.com (for fixed prices) and eBay (via auctions).

Soon, I'll post a comprehensive list of the decks -- and where you can go to browse and buy them -- right here on TarotTools.com. Until then, I invite you to read the "Big Pile o Decks" FAQ, provided, for your convenience, at the end of this post. Enjoy!

ATA, Aeclectic Tarot Highly Recommend Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot

Two great reviews of The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot just came out!

In Reflections, the official newsletter of the American Tarot Association, Sandra Thomson says, "If you are a beginner in the Tarot world, this is a book that is so clearly written you probably cannot live without it ... If you are somewhere beyond being a beginner, you likely will want to own this book as a reference or a reminder ... McElroy is one of the most creative and versatile of contemporary writers on the Tarot." (See the full review here.)

At Aeclectic Tarot, Solandia writes, "The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot is the ultimate guide for the newcomer to Tarot ... [This book is] extremely straightforward and approachable, clear, logical, and inclusive. Regardless of whether you’re a complete skeptic, or naturally intuitive and spiritually inclined, this is the perfect step-by-step introductory guide and reference manual for literally anyone." (See the full review here.)

I worked very hard to make The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot as approachable, even-handed, and complete as possible. If you've picked up a copy from Amazon.com or your local bookstore, I'd love to hear what you think!

Absolute Beginner's Guide at #5

My new Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot has only been out a month ... and you've already helped make it the fifth most popular of the fifty-seven Absolute Beginner's Guides available!

Thanks for your support ... and please keep telling people about the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot!

Our New Look

TarotTools.com has a whole new look! Now it's easier than ever to find the tools, tips, and techniques you're looking for.

Click through to read about all our exciting new features!

Podcast: ABG to Tarot - Benefits of Tarot

If you're curious about what's in my latest book, The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot, here's a cool way to preview it: a podcast of Chapter 1: The Benefits of Working with Tarot!

Download abg_to_tarot.mp3

Thanks to Que, who gave me permission to voice the podcast and share it for free ... and to the brilliant Kevin McLeod, whose new age piano piece, Continue Life, bookends the broadcast.

Video Readings: One-on-One via the Web

TarotTools.com is proud to offer Video Readings - the next best thing to a one-on-one live reading!

If you have a web browser and a sound card, then you have everything you need to experience a personalized Video Reading session. Unlike text-only readings by email, with a Video Reading, you can:

- see the cards I draw, as I draw them

- hear my voice as I lead you through the symbols on the cards

- see animated pointers and higlights (to draw attention to special details)

- pause, fast-forward, or rewind the reading, just as you can with a DVD movie

- save the reading to your computer to be enjoyed again and again!

To my knowledge, TarotTools.com is the first Tarot-related website to offer visitors this cutting-edge technology. Click here to see a sample reading ... or click here to order a video reading of your very own!

Autographed Copies Now Available!

I just returned from the Readers' Studio event in New York City, where everyone was so excited about What's in the Cards for You? With a single glance at the cover, people "get" the idea of completing one fifteen-minute experiment a day for thirty days. At the end of the month, you decide what's "in the cards" for you!

Many people wanted to know where to oder autographed copies! Here at TarotTools.com, I'm offering custom-autographed copies with FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING for just $15.00. (Free shipping is to any U.S. address. If you're outside the U.S., please email me for purchase instructions.)

To pick yours up, just click the button below:

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My new book, What's in the Cards for You?, is now in stock and available at Amazon.com. If you're a hands-on, "learn by doing" person, then this is the Tarot book for you!

Instead of memorizing card meanings and keywords, What's in the Cards for You? provides thirty fifteen-minute "experiments" exploring a broad range of Tarot applications. Perform one experiment per day for thirty days ... and in one month, you'll be amazed at what you can do ... and how much you know!

Why wait? Order your copy today ... and be sure to let me know what you think about the book!

What's in the Cards for You?

My new book, What's in the Cards for You?, is now in stock and available at Amazon.com. If you're a hands-on, "learn by doing" person, then this is the Tarot book for you!

Instead of memorizing card meanings and keywords, What's in the Cards for You? provides thirty fifteen-minute "experiments" exploring a broad range of Tarot applications. Perform one experiment per day for thirty days ... and in one month, you'll be amazed at what you can do ... and how much you know!

Why wait? Order your copy today ... and be sure to let me know what you think about the book!