Links
Aeclectic Tarot
My personal favorite! Aeclectic lists over 1000 (yes, count them) decks, most
with sample cards to view, reviews, and links to buy! Message boards,
interviews, tarot card meanings, and info on tarot books all add up to make this
an indispensable tarot site! Browse decks by almost any conceivable theme,
publisher or characteristic.
Alchemy
Web Site, The
This
is Adam McLean's awe-inspiring site on alchemy. He shares a huge number of
primary source documents that cover all aspects of this chemical and spiritual
practice.
American Tarot
Association
The ATA is a professional networking organization for anyone interested in
tarot. They offer classes, free readings and virtual conferences. If you join,
you can sign up to give free readings and gain valuable experience! Their
Resources tab lists tons of great tarot sites!
Facade
Facade allows you to do tarot readings, runes, I Ching and use other interesting
divinatory tools--no charges here, everything's free. And, for the People-fans
out there, read readings about your favorite celebrities!! For your own reading,
you can pick from one of about 20 decks, including the Minchiate deck which is
based on a 16th century deck with 97 cards, adding in cards for the Zodiac,
Virtues and elements above and beyond the standard Trumps. The readings are
computer generated, but I've found them to be just as unique as doing my own
readings (such as that mysterious process of getting the same card over and
over). It provides a basic interpretation for you, but of course, doing a bit of
your own work with the reading will reap great rewards.
Ifdawn
Not to be missed is Rafi Metz's fabulous site. You can get lost for hours here
exploring and discovering Kabbalah and Tarot, yoga, astrology, etc etc.
Overwhelmingly full of incredible information!
Inner.org
This
is Rabbi Ginsburgh's comprehensive site on kabbalah in the Hebraic tradition. I
find his explications of the Hebrew letters to be powerfully revealing.
Llewellyn Journal
This is Llewellyn's online journal. They feature articles on many Llewellyn
subjects, including Tarot.
Oasis
212
Massage,
Reiki, and Tarot offerings at wonderfully reasonable prices.
Mindbodysoulwerx
My
friend and colleague Cheryl Pershey's site for her coaching, Tarot, and Reiki
classes and services.
Mystereum
Tarot
This is Jordan Hoggard's site. The bright colors and lovely geometry of his deck
are perfect for meditation. His cards are also rich with symbolism culled from
his vast knowledge of esotericism, mythology and other symbolic systems. His
understanding of symbolism is highly influenced by his training and career in
architecture, which he discusses in his interesting and inspiring artist's
statement.
Renna
Shesso
My
friend and colleague Renna Shesso's site on Shamanism and Tarot. Don't miss her
amazing book, Math for Mystics!
Sacred
Texts
This site provides the complete e-texts of a number of very important and
influential tarot writings from some of the great occult scholars. Read A. E.
Waite's The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, S. L. MacGregor Mathers' The Tarot, and
many others! A great way to deepen your knowledge.
Tarot
Calendar
An
international hub for tarot events and announcements.
Tarot
Certification Board of America
This is a national organization for the professional reader. You can become
certified in seven different levels, starting with Certified Apprentice Tarot
Reader (Knows the meanings of the 78 tarot cards in the upright position and can
use simple spreads) and going up through Certified Tarot Grandmaster (Nationally
or internationally recognized tarot expert, teacher, author or reader). With
specific qualifications for each level, this is the standard of certification
for professional tarot readers in this country.
Tarot.com
Get readings and collect Karma coins--and pick the deck that is used for your
reading! Lots of features, but does require membership.
Tarot Garden
A database of over 1500 decks (who know there were so many decks??); a library
full of articles, collector's decks, games and more; and of course a boutique to
purchase decks and tarot-related gifts!
Tarot
Hermeneutics
This
is my friend and colleague Paul Nagy's site. He focuses on a very academic style
of Tarot exegesis called Tarot hermeneutics, in which correlations are drawn
between two disparate texts, in this case, between the Tarot cards and spiritual
or literary texts. I personally have found the hermeneutical style to be highly
effective for triggering the receiving of inner knowledge, or gnosis. I can
highly recommend this practice for those wishing to expand knowledge well beyond
the limits of the norm.
Tarot-pedia
This is the Wiki of the Tarot! Articles on decks, card interpretations, history,
etc etc. Lots of great information and if you have knowledge to share, you can
join in the fun as this is a user developed site.
Tarot Today
This is the homesite of Scott Womack's Today's Tarot Podcast!! Definitely check
it out and take a listen; you'll learn a lot and the music is really
otherworldly.
Tarot
Update
Sign up here for Llewellyn's Tarot e-newsletter, Tarot Update. Excerpts from Llewellyn
titles, featured decks and sale decks, Tarot author events and links.
Theoi
Greek Mythology
This
is an indispensable source on the Greek myths, providing for every entry concise
overviews supported by excerpts from primary texts. It's brilliantly easy to
navigate, wonderfully illustrated, and deliciously comprehensive.
Trionfi
Concentrates on the origin and history of the Tarot.
Villa Revak: A
Tarot Website
Very cool site! I was especially interested in The Bookworm's Guide to Tarot, a
room on the site that has tons of books listed, complete with rated reviews.
Also, some fun interactive stuff to do. Site is very extensive, with everything
from free
humorous readings to in-depth scholarly articles.
Witches' Voice
This
is a good community resource listing events and classes geared towards those who
practice an earth-centered religion. The site also lists articles, personal
profiles, organizations, and merchants.
A
few of my favorite places to purchase tarot decks in Denver, Colorado:
For Heaven's Sake
4383 Tennyson Street, #1F, Denver, CO 80212.
Herbs & Arts
Great selection of books, lots of herbs and of course, lots of tarot decks. Great
and knowledgeable staff. I was told they would open decks for perusal, because,
as the owner told me, "it's not like an adept packaged it." Bonus
points for funny--and on the mark! 2015 E.
Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206.
Isis Books
I had this site listed on my tarot syllabus as fantastic store that sells decks
online. Imagine my surprise when the Denver Tarot Meetup's first field trip meeting was
there, AND at the time it was only two miles away from my house. You sometimes forget that the
virtual world is grounded in the real world, and I had no idea these were one
and the same store. The online site shows an uncountable number of decks. You
can see 6 sample cards per deck, full size with plenty of details. And if you go
there in person, you can choose from a huge selection of decks in stock.
Unfortunately, although when I inquired of the staff I was told they would open any deck for perusal,
a
friend reported that he asked to see a deck but the staff refused to open it for him.
2775 South Broadway, Englewood, CO, 80113.
Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore
This
is my "home" metaphysical store--I probably visit here the most and
it's close to where I live. They have a great selection of new decks, including
some interesting historical ones, but my favorite thing about this store is the
wonderful selection of used books and decks in the back. 2178 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222.
SpiritWays
Not a huge selection of decks, but a playful atmosphere, and their open sample (full)
decks and comfy chairs to relax in make this a first-choice for deck perusal and
purchase. Not to mention the great people! They'll special order
anything they don't have in stock. 3301 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206.
Tattered Cover
A very small selection of decks, but the "cool" factor for this
independent community bookstore is sky-high. Of course, they can order anything
that's not on the shelves. Colfax: 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206;
LoDo: 1628 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202; Highlands Ranch: 9315 Dorchester
Street, 80129.
