"Easy Tarot Combinations: How to Connect the Cards for Insightful Readings" by Josephine Ellershaw is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced tarot readers. Ellershaw's expertise shines through as she expertly guides readers through the intricate art of combining tarot cards to unlock deeper insights and meanings.

What sets this book apart is its user-friendly approach. Ellershaw's clear and concise explanations make complex tarot combinations accessible, allowing readers to immediately apply them to their readings. Her writing style is engaging and relatable, making the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.

The book's structure is well-organized, with combinations grouped by card pairs and themes. This thoughtful layout allows for easy reference, making it a go-to guide for enhancing the depth and accuracy of tarot readings. Additionally, the inclusion of practical exercises and sample readings provides hands-on experience to reinforce the concepts presented.

Ellershaw's emphasis on intuition and personal interpretation is a highlight of this book. While providing valuable combinations, she also encourages readers to trust their own instincts and develop their unique tarot reading style. This empowers readers to connect more deeply with the cards and cultivate a more personalized and insightful practice.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation in tarot reading or a seasoned practitioner seeking to deepen your skills, "Easy Tarot Combinations" is an essential addition to your tarot library. Josephine Ellershaw's expertise and passion for tarot shine through, making this book a valuable companion on your journey towards more insightful and meaningful readings.

I was provided an advanced copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A decent book if trying to make new connections to the card or to think about the card when it's with other cards in a spread. To me, wording is good and understandable. A book to connect with your deck.

"Easy Tarot Combinations" by Josephine Ellershaw is a valuable guide that unlocks the mysteries of tarot reading with finesse. Ellershaw's expertise shines as she skillfully navigates the intricate dance of tarot card combinations, providing readers with a comprehensive resource for interpreting cards in tandem. The book's clarity and insightful explanations empower both beginners and seasoned tarot enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of the cards' meanings. Ellershaw's approach demystifies complex connections, making tarot readings accessible and engaging. "Easy Tarot Combinations" is an indispensable tool for anyone eager to embark on a journey of tarot exploration, offering a wealth of knowledge that enriches the tarot-reading experience.

This is a book you need to take your time with and absorb. there are a lot of combinations , you won't be able to remember them all, but as you work through the combinations you will see a theme, which will allow you get a better understanding.

When you look at the meaning of the combined cards its easy to see how the author came to the conclusion of the meaning. There are a couple of interpretations i don't agree with, but I boil that down to reading style and experience.

If you're looking to add even more depth to your reading, then this is a great start. I wouldn't recommend this for a novice reader and that's okay, there are a lot of books for beginners. It's actually refreshing to see something a bit more advanced and deviating from the norm.

I think this is an excellent must have in your tarot book library.

thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As someone with ADHD who struggles a lot with the Tarot, this book has become an important tool in my arsenal! I found myself reading the cards with greater ease. I will definitely be purchasing a physical copy!

This is an easy book to read. It's accessible with a practical focus. Esoteric elements are kept to a minimum. Meanings and interpretations focus more on practical and common life matters. As a reference book, it works well. As a basic learning guide, this book can be a good supplement to other basic learning books. For those of us at the intermediate level, this can be a good option for the personal reference shelf. The book can provide additional ideas and suggestions when dealing with card combinations. The books feels a bit like a chart or handbook where you can just look up what you need and move on. It is not a deep book, but it is a solid basic reference book.

(I have a more detailed review with reading notes on my blog.)

I enjoyed this book of tarot combinations and really think it will be a great addition to my toolkit.

An interesting take on tarot combinations. I would have liked it to go more in depth, but there are 78 cards so perhaps that is an impossible project. It got me thinking about the relationship of cards next to each other. I read them more from a mental health/introspection point of view, but the combinations do make me consider how everything relates to each other. This is the second book I've read by the author, and it's clear she knows her stuff.

You've learned the tarot meanings; now what?

I have spent many hours combing through (and sometimes highlighting) various books on the Waite style tarot deck and its card meaning. While the information is largely the same, I have learned about magic numbers, symbolism, suits, repetition, reversals, etc.

While there is no substitute for the experience, Ellershaw made the transition from memorization to reading seamless. Rather than covering the basics, she guided me through different spreads and the cards relationships to one another. This gave me the confidence to begin reading for others, rather than just myself.

I would call this an intermediate tarot guide. It assumes that you are already familiar with basic spreads and patterns while building upon them. Also an excellent resource for anyone experienced wanting to revisit the flow of their readings.

Definitely a must-have for any tarot-lover's collection, and I cannot wait to add a physical copy to my shelves.

[Thank you to NetGalley and Llewellyn Publications for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

Very basic starter book for anyone getting into Tarot. It does go very in-depth compared to others I’ve read. It does allow for adaption based on faith and other factors. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to expand their tarot skills and knowledge.

LEARNING THE CARDS

When I picked up Easy Tarot Combinations: How to Connect the Cards for Insightful Readings by Josephine Ellershaw, my only expectation was to get a bit of insight into what my cards meant in certain combinations. I mean, tarot can be a bit intimidating to read when they are in full spreads. Instead, I received an in-depth tutorial that took my extremely-basic understanding of tarot combinations to the next level. What's more, the author provided me with practical advice that was easy to understand and apply immediately.

AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE GUIDE FOR NEWBIES

The author also made it Easy Tarot Combinations: How to Connect the Cards for Insightful Readings an excellent reference guide, especially if you haven't memorized what each card represents yet. For someone who merely dabbles in astrology or tarot for personal entertainment, finding the time to memorize each card is a luxury I can't afford quite yet. However, with this book I am able to quickly look something up without spending too much of my free time searching through dozens of websites or TikToks. The book makes things equally simple if you would like to interpret combination spreads. 

IN CONCLUSION

This book is a great learning tool for beginners who would like to see what their tarot cards mean in combinations and a useful book to have in their library. Definitely purchase this book if you're looking for a quick, useful reference guide to take your tarot card interpretations to the next level!

This was a great tool in learning more about tarot! The explanations were fantastic and I'm excited to put what I've learned into practice. Thanks so much for this arc!!

This was a great introductory book into Tarot. I enjoyed learning these simplified spreads and I think even seasoned practitioners could benefit from this book. I feel like I've learned more about the card meanings and how they relate to each other more in this work than I have in other books. I definitely recommend this for beginners and experienced readers who want to slow things down and polish their readings.

I really enjoyed the author's take on the tarot cards and meanings of different combinations. This is one I will definitely purchase for my own library. Very good for beginners!

Easy Tarot Combinations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about tarot reading. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and provides practical advice that can be applied immediately. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tarot reader, this book is sure to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this ancient art form.

I love using this book for reference. I will definitely be keeping this book around and trying new layouts from this. Easy to understand and read!

As a tarot newbie, I've been doing basic draws (one card, no reversals). However, I can feel my experience would be enhanced if I took more advantage of the wisdom the tarot offers. Enter: this book!
For each card, the author provides an overview, an applied meaning, a list of associations, and a list of combinations. These associations and combinations are where the book really shines.
As the author states in the overview, "Card combinations enhance rather than change the card interpretation, which is why you don't need to learn or memorise [sic] lists of particular cards together." I love that the author guides us through making connections and viewing interactions without needing to spend a ton of time learning each exact combination or association. By sharing the WHY behind each combination, we come to learn more about the cards as they interact as well as how each individual card functions.
Interesting book with a unique spin on interpretation.

I thought this book was really interesting but I didn't jive with the way it was written. I just couldn't get into it. The information was good though, which I guess is what matters in this kind of book!

Very helpful book.
Not sure who to recommend this book to. Used for research and personal use. Helped me figured out things about tarot

Thanks to NetGalley and the publish for the opportunity to review.

This is a decent guide for beginners. It thoroughly explains the cards and goes in detail regarding interpreting the different combinations of cards received in a reading. If you are more experienced with tarot this probably won’t be as beneficial to you.

3.5⭐️ rounded up