The first of a comprehensive, copiously-illustrated 3-book series of books exploring all aspects of tarot -- from history to decks to spreads and reading basics and much more. This massive, 640-page tome includes contributions from a number of contemporary tarot luminaries, including Barbara Moore, Riccardo Minetti, Tali Goodwin, Marcus Katz, Mark McElroy, Sasha Graham, and Giordano Berti. This volume focuses on foundational concepts that provide both a solid starting point for those new to the discipline and a marvelous refresher for the more experienced tarotist. The full series, which also includes the Tarot Experience and Tarot Compendium, provides a complete A-to-Z survey of all things tarot.