Welcome to the incredibly beautiful and intriguing world of the Tarot. The purpose of this book is to simplify and demystify this ancient oracle and to make it accessible to anyone who would like to read the cards. The meanings given to the cards in this book are drawn from the experiences of thousands of readings. They are also written with an eye toward updating the Tarot, bringing this ancient oracle into the 21st century. You will see meanings displayed for the cards that were not heard of, or even dreamed of, in the early centuries of the Tarot. These include everything from media exposure to abortion to identity theft.