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!

Tarot for Creativity by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi is a lovely illustrated guide to using tarot to express or influence creativity. It explains what each of the major and minor arcana influences regarding creativity and provides specific spreads based on each card. There are also details of other spreads for creativity.

I have just finished reading and using Chelsey Pippin Mizzi's Tarot for Creativity and to say that I am impressed with this workbook immensely underrepresents my reaction. This book uses the Tarot in a way that speaks to both my logical and spiritual selves. It inspires, as well as captures the mythic intuition that so many seek when using a Tarot Deck. In short, Mizzi's book is both a creative guide and a creativity tool. For me, Tarot for Creativity is a Complete Text and so much more than a workbook: it is is a beautifully crafted and illustrated Tarot Handbook with clear instruction and context, an insightful and compelling Guidebook for self discovery, and an inspiring and provocative Workbook that is easy to use regardless of skill level. Joining these together, it is easy to see that this is a tool any creative person can use to help them when stuck in their art or with a troublesome day. Being able to look to a specific card as a guiding question allows the user to highlight a specific issue that needs to be addressed, or when allowing the Tarot to guide you to a random card is an exercise in reflection on inspiration. And, having all the cards of the Tarot represented through such clear and direct illustrations that connect back to myth and Tarot history, it ensures this book has universal appeal for any reader, artist, or Tarot user.

Personally, I have been using this book to find writing inspiration and self exploration. The spreads that I have used, have lead me to many different activities ranging from journaling and creative writing exercises along with more art based forms like collage, drawings, and illustrations that have all challenged me to intriguing results. To be honest, when stuck with a character arc, I have even done these spreads posing as characters in my own fiction to help me dive deeper into their own stories and help me work through Writing Blocks and chracter 'dead ends'. All of these activities have not only called to me, but stretched me beyond what I would have instinctively reached out for. As you can see, Tarot for Creativity has proven itself to be a great way to bring a dependable, friendly, and encouraging voice to my day that has challenged me to exercise my creativity and build confidence in myself. Every card's section and the connected discussions and activities have become a strong personal workout and a way to keep my curious inner child playing while learning about herself.

This is a book that authors, artists, and other creative people like BookTockers and Bookstagrammers, as well as those doing Oracle Spreads, will find a clear, useful tool that provides inspiration for those days when creativity is lagging in this book. No mater.

Thank you Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the arc I read

I don't believe magic actually but I want to explore new area just like tarot for creativity. So, whether you're a writer, artist, engineer, chef, or influencer, this guidebook Tarot for Creativity offers down-to-earth advice for honing your voice, overcoming blocks, and cultivating your creative magic. Let's try read it.

A unique and fresh approach to the tarot and a valuable resource and tool for readers. Author Chelsey Pippin Mizzi has created an engaging journey through the tarot through the lens of creativity. Each card is featured with a description, a creative prompt, *and* a special card reading spread with a specific layout and questions. A really novel approach and a great resource for any tarot reader and especially for those who engage in creative activities. The author makes it clear that creativity isn't just for artists - she says in the introduction, "...make no mistake, we all live creative lives. You may be an artist, a writer, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a manager, a consultant, a content creator, a coder. Whatever you do, your work and lifestyle rely on creative thinking." Would definitely recommend and as both a tarot reader and an artist, I can see myself using this book for both reference and inspiration in the future.

I’ve never owned a tarot deck in my life, and have only had one reading in my life. But I was intrigued by this title and description because my creativity has completely disappeared, I am not inspired by much and feel like I have no unique ideas left. So naturally this book caught my eye.

The book begins by a rather dry, but necessary section of the basics of tarot and tarot decks, which I did learn from. And then the rest of the book is devoted to how different spreads can be interpréted to mean different things, which one can then draw their own inspiration from. It’s meant to be a stepping stone, a beginning, with room for your own personality and skill sets, by your own actual struggles. It does this very well.

I was a bit disappointed that a book about creativity lacked a lot of its own creativity. I expected bright photos and graphics, and we instead see basic illustrations which does nothing to inspire or lead you into reading further. However the information written is entirely different.

I loved the idea of this prior to starting it - I’m still recently out of the worst depression of my life and during this period, I lost all my creative urges / drive and it saddens me that creativity, which was such a natural state for me, no longer seems to be. Therefore, I wanted to read this, to see if I could (hopefully) kickstart my creativity with this guide.

The book is well written, and The layout is clean with the card pages in bright, vivid colors. The text goes into the creativity behind each card, gives examples of spreads, offers prompts and exercises.

I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to read an early copy of Tarot for Creativity: I was impressed and pleased during my reading - it’s a comprehensive read with suggestions and exercises that are easy to put into practice. I really found a lot within the pages, and it’s a title I’ll be getting for my own bookshelf.





Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the PDF

Tarot for Creativity by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi is a fantastic guide that I highly recommend. It brilliantly shows how tarot can inspire creativity, offering practical insights and exercises for any creative pursuit. The vibrant artwork and accessible explanations make it a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their creative practice. I loved it!

I wasn't sure exactly what to expect with this book and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is broken down by card and has specific prompts for each one as well as a guide on how to interpret the meaning of the card in relation to your creative endeavors. I'm reviewing this at work, but I can't wait to sit down at home with my own cards and put some of it into practice. I would recommend this to any artist, writer, creator, or practitioner looking to expand their craft. Thank you Chelsea Pippin Mizzi, Chronicle Books, and NetGalley for the chance to review this ARC.

I recently purchased a tarot deck so when I saw this book, I had to read it. This book taught me a lot and I definitely want to purchase the physical copy.