The Beginner's guide to tarot is by Juliet Sharman-Burke. If you are a first time tarot user, beginner's guide to tarot is for you. The Sharman-Caselli deck has been specially designed for the novice, with every card illustrated in clear and distinctive style. Juliet Sharman-Burke's teaching method introduces you to the minor cards first. A practice layout is used for each suit- Cups,Wands,Swords and Pentacles and then a bigger layout for all 56 Minor cards.Once you are familiar with these cards you will meet and practice with the Major Arcana. Finally, you are ready to use all 78 cards of the complete deck. Getting to know the cards is easy and fun. And from beginner you will quickly progress to expert tarot reader!