What a fabulous book !! I have been reading Tarot books for almost fifty years and have taught many classes on the subject, as well. This is a must have book, in my opinion, beautifully presented and an absolute treasure. I will, for sure, recommend this book to friends and colleagues. 5 Stars (plus)

Thank you to NetGalley for an e-copy of Tarot for Creativity by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi in exchange for a honest review.This book has lots of info about all the tarot cards and what their message can mean for your life.This past spring I went to a psychic reading with tarot card readings and I was intrigued about a more in depth insight of what the the cards I drew meant.I liked the meanings that were given for each card and how you can use them to be more creative and to spark change in your life.Lots of positive insights.

Unfortunately this wasn't for me. I was looking for a deeper dive into creativity via tarot, but this is just a brief overview of the cards plus a few prompts for each one, like "write a poem about x" or "journal about y." For those seeking that kind of book, it will be just the right thing.

This is an excellent book for those who love tarot and creativity. I found the book very useful. There were several spreads that I found interesting and that I tried out. I also learned new information about tarot which is wonderful, lifelong learning is so important!

The layout of the book is great, in that it starts out with the major arcana and then each suit, and explains each card. First there is a graphic for each card, giving you a hint of what's to come. Then the graphic page is followed by an informational page about the card. The final page for each card includes writing prompts and a spread for the card. There are also useful appendices in the back of the book which I found to be quite useful and informational.

Overall, I think this book melds together so many things that I love, tarot, journaling, and being creative. Learning about the authors take on the subject was informative and entertaining and I think others will love this book too! I'd definitely recommend this to people with similar interests!

I’ve always struggled with a daily tarot practice, so I loved this new perspective on how I can do my tarot readings. It has a section for each card and how it relates to your personal creativity - whether unlocking ideas or exploring a new medium - and spreads to take it deeper.

I absolutely loved this book and concept!
To go through each card within tarot, study it, and find a creative form of expression from the prompts given. Along with a tarot spread for each card. This was very well thought out and very organized. Also something that can be used over and over within someone’s spiritual journey.

Thank you netgalley, author, and publisher for the eARC.

An accessible guide to tarot’s usefulness as a way to tap into creative intuition and work through creative blocks. Personally I didn’t jibe with all of the author’s individual card interpretations as they relate to the creative process, but all experienced readers have their own unique ways of reading and that openness to interpretation is part of the art of tarot. Overall I think it’s an important topic and I’m happy to see it receiving this attention.

I am extremely impressed with this book. The author provides several creativity-centric spreads, and explains them very well. She gives her own interpretation of the cards in the context of the subject, and acquits herself very well doing so. As someone who uses tarot in conjunction with my own fiction writing, I can say I feel this book could be extremely helpful to people who are drawn to using cards in this manner.

I love tarot artwork but haven't really learned how to read the cards beyond what I've read in books. I was intrigued by the title of this book when I saw it, and have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the creativity prompts and different ways to use the cards to spur new ideas. Combined with the basic information about the history and meaning of the cards, this is a nice complement to a traditional tarot reference and deck.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Tarot for Creativity by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi is nice addition to your personal Tarot practice. If you are a creative you know the pains of having "creative block". This book gives you Tarot spreads to help start braking down that wall. You are also given prompts to jump start your next creative project. It doesn't matter what medium you work in there is something for everyone.

I personally haven't had the time to create and have been working on better understanding the cards. I was able to get a new understanding of the meanings of each card. The appendices are also a great starting point. For those new to Tarot you have a way to keep a journal, and for the more advanced readers there are larger spreads to work with.

This has been an enjoyable read, it is something I wound be going back to time and time again. The explanations of the card are long enough to understand and not to long to lose interest. Also the exercises helped me to look more deeply into what's going on with you and your world. Thank you Chronicle Books for providing this book for review via NetGallery. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book and the set up. The author has it separated into major and minor arcana. And in every chapter there are creative prompts, such as a specific journal prompt, direction on creating a playlist, or a short story prompt. Every section includes a spread with questions that the cards provide direction. It was easy to flip around for the inspiration and direction that I wanted. The variety of inspiration and creative exercises was also helpful for a few moments when I was stuck with a story idea. I look forward to having this as a resource for future creative needs.

What an absolutely delightful book on using the tarot to fuel your creativity.

Chelsey Pippin Mizzi has delivered a book full of helpful tarot information, like how to interpret each of the cards. But where this differs from other tarot books is that Chelsey helps to interpret each card from a creative point of view. They offer to the reader multiple ways to interact with the cards through journaling, art, storytelling, poetry. They also offer a tarot spread for understanding each card as it relates to one’s individual creative journey. I appreciated their handling of the ‘difficult’ cards in a more uplifting way.

This should be a definite purchase for anyone interested in tarot!

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

This review is based on a digital version of the book. The paper version would evoke a very different response for reasons that I will explain.

Tarot for Creativity is supposed to help creative people (and the author says that EVERYONE is creative in some way) overcome whatever is blocking their creative work. As an experienced tarot reader and a writer who is facing a significant block, I had high hopes for this book. I was disappointed.

The author starts with a brief history of tarot and a less-brief description of her own accomplishments as a creativity coach. It then goes through the deck, card by card, with each of the Major and Minor cards receiving a full-page black and white illustration (with a single colored object or flourish) based on the Modern Way Tarot, a minimalist Rider Waite clone deck. (I assume the author has some kind of arrangement with the creator of the deck) These illustrations lack faces, which seem to me to be part of what makes any good tarot deck so intriguing. For example, the shocked expression on the face of the Page of Cups when he realizes his cup contains a fish has always been an important part of that card's meaning to me. It seems weird to emphasize the "playfulness" of the card when the illustration seems so static. (I am aware that many decks lack faces, but choosing such a deck, in my opinion, detracts from the effectiveness of this book.)

Each illustration has a title like "Trust Your Own Creative Worth" or "Hold Space for the Hard Stuff" which is then elaborated on the next page. Some of these had very little to do with the various traditional meanings of the card.

After the description, four "creative prompts" suggest activities that the reader can try. While there were some differences, most of these appeared to follow a pattern of physical movement (dance, yoga, walking, breathwork, etc) artistic experimentation (draw, sculpt, create a song, write a story, novel, or play), activity (plant a seed, cook a special meal, help a stranger or family member, etc.) and journaling.

On the same page as the "creative prompts" a spread specific to the chosen card is illustrated. Some of these strike me as silly because they involved shuffling the deck, searching through it for the specific card, and then using two, three, or four cards that happen to be behind that card. Why not just shuffle and deal or draw? Many of the spreads do just that, so why bother with the other "techniques?" The questions on each card in the spread relate to the title of the illustration. Some of them were better than others.

While I can see that some of this material might be helpful, the digital format ruins the book. Trying to read it on a small phone screen requires expanding each individual page, which is a recipe for eventual headaches. The acsm file on a computer screen requires scrolling through the whole thing to get to any other page. This limits its use as a reference book.. A linked index might have improved things, but that was unavailable.

As a Kindle reader, I found it difficult to use the acsm format. Perhaps the Kindle version would be better. Still, if I were going to purchase a copy of Tarot For Creativity, I would wait for the paper version.

I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read a free advance copy of this book.

This book has a lot of great information on the meaning behind each tarot card in a deck, and how to use/interpret them. To be honest I find tarot cards a bit overwhelming but after reading this I realize a reading is also what you make of it. The images for layouts helped me to better understand what the cards said.

An excellent read for all levels!
This is a great resource for everyone! Because, as the author says, we are all creative. I found the writing and the content in this book to be easily consumed, but easy to put to use. Regardless of your level of experience with The Tarot.

I was given an advance copy of this book from netgalley.com and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are truthful and my own..

The front part of this book is how to use tarot to unlock creativity. I found this part easy to follow, and easy to pick and choose what parts I wanted to read - I didn't need to read the whole thing at once.

I picked three random spreads to try. I found the instructions clear, and liked the set up. What to get out of the spread, a picture of the layout and what each card represents, and my absolute favorite section, the creative prompts. I was struggling with writer's block and found these prompts so fun.

The artwork is also lovely, colorful and bright. I would recommend this book.

As an artist who has very little time to be creative (read: mother), I found this book to be the perfect little jumping-off point to help you get started creating when you haven’t been able to dive into your creativity in a long time. I have used the Tarot to come up with ideas in the past, and this book will help me do that in a more focused and intentional way. It’s great for beginner and seasoned readers alike. I’d say I am fairly familiar with reading the Tarot, but lean more towards beginner. It covers a simple history of the cards, how to use them. There’s a thorough explanation of each card for creativity, prompts, and a spread for each card to further understand your reading of a specific card that is pulled. There are additional exercises for each of the four suits. At the end there are seven large spreads to really help you dig deep. I can’t wait to physically have this book in my hands. I already preordered this book. Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for providing me with an eARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book.

This book has beautiful illustrations and formatting that make it easy to follow and understand.

Each entry has an illustration, an explanation of how to understand the card, creative prompts, and a tarot spread.

At the end of each section, there are exercises to do with the major arcana and the minor arcana suits.

It seems like the cards for the suits are similar enough to each other that it would be cool to see a side-by-side comparison. For example, if all the suits for the 3s are on one page (or multiple if need be).

I wish there was a reference index for the cards’ spreads and when to use them. Otherwise, it would involve flipping through the book until you find what you need.

In the end, I think I’ll end up buying this once it’s released.

This is a beautiful book that encourages you to explore your creativity through tarot. I did not expect this book to go into such depth! A creative theme is associated with each card of the deck; you're sure to find something that relates to your own process or circumstance. Each card also gets its own spread, which help you ask questions and think more deeply about the situation at hand. Additionally, there are multiple prompts for each card, inviting you to explore journaling, art, storytelling, and the world around you. Prompts are specific, and I found them to be a lovely way to encourage the creative process.

As both a creative and spiritual person, I absolutely loved this book. Tarot for Creativity is all about how to use the Tarot less for the purpose of seeing into the future and more about gaining insight on the present with regards to your creative practices which I can 100% get behind. There’s no nonsense explanations and insights on every card making this a great book for both veterans and beginners. There are also practical spreads and exercises to help you gain insight while on your creative journey, no matter your artistic medium or skill level. This is definitely a book I’ll be going back to a lot!