The Tarot is an ancient art, dating back at least to the mid-15th century, and reading the Tarot is a skill that can be learned and ultimately mastered. While there are many books and decks for the advanced tarot enthusiast, there is very little for the beginner. Now there is Beginners Guide to Tarot,a book-and-card set designed specifically for the novice. In the fully illustrated, 192-page book, noted Tarot expert Juliet Sharman-Burke leads the reader through the cards and suits, the Minor and Major Arcana, and the major layouts for the complete 8-card deck. The book is comes with a newly designed and illustrated deck that draws upon both traditional and modern Tarot iconography and is rendered in a clear, distinctive style.