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So You Want to Learn Tarot? Here’s Where I’d Start.
I get this question a lot. Someone feels curious. They’ve had a reading. Or they’ve been circling tarot for years. Or they’ve pulled a card or two from an old deck and thought, Wait… what is this? If you’re just getting started, here are some of the books, decks, and resources that have shaped me — and that I still recommend. This isn’t an exhaustive list. It’s just what I personally return to. And before we dive in, let me say this clearly: You do not need to know everything
Melanie Shirley
Feb 203 min read


Spring Reflections: Finding Balance in New Beginnings
Spring always feels like a fresh start. The snow melts (though in Minnesota, we still have fresh, dense snow), tulips push through the...
Melanie Shirley
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Setting your intention for 2025
As you look to the New Year and 2025, it's a perfect time to take stock of the past and look forward to what you want to manifest and...
Melanie Shirley
Dec 30, 20241 min read


An Adventure Begins in Pacific Grove
I’m sitting in Pacific Grove, California, with my mom and daughter at the beginning of an adventure. We are here so my daughter can...
Melanie Shirley
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Finding Your Path to Joy: Summer Tarot Reflections
Summer's longer days and warmer weather provide a great time to explore where you find happiness and joy. Tarot is a useful tool for...
Melanie Shirley
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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