Theresa Reed and I chatted about my philosophy on Tarot cards and why I do this crazy work on “Talkin’ Tarot with Raven Mardirosian”.
Enjoy the interview on Theresa’s site, The Tarot Lady. Happy hump day!
Ann asked an excellent question about my latest book, The Reluctant Tarot Reader – and received a free copy in return!
Raven, I’m not a Tarot reader. Would I be interested in your book? Is it just about Tarot?
TRTR is a beautiful mix of memoir and storytelling with occasional references to the Tarot. It is not a manual on Tarot (for an excellent one, read Rachel Pollack‘s Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom).
My story of growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family and eventual coming out is an important thread that holds the work together. Another important thread that weaves through the book is my reluctance to embrace my gift as a Tarot reader and the long, slow process of learning what it means to be a healer. I guess you could say that I came out of the closet numerous times!
I’ve been reading cards for nearly a decade, so there are plenty of stories influenced by my clients (told anonymously, of course). I learn so much from them, and hope they do the same for you.
I take critical aim at the metaphysical community as well as religious folk. No one is spared my Aquarian observations. My passion is stripping away the mystique of psychic work, while retaining its beautifully inherent magic.
And I ask plenty of questions: on purpose, love, relationships and loss. I talk about my past and sense of belonging in this world. I wonder over what the Divine has to do with all of it.
What I know without a doubt? TRTR is being embraced by readers because it’s real.
It’s my story — one of many — and I hope you enjoy the ride.
TRTR is comprised of 78 vignettes and a 16 page Introduction for a total of 201 pages. I’ve split the book into four sections based on the Minor Arcana (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). Each story fits with the section and will make you think, laugh and want to continue reading. The vignettes are short enough that you can stop and start as you please.
Listen to my interview on “Tarot Today” about TRTR, read an excerpt here – and please support me by buying a copy. 100% of the profits help continue my healing work.
Thanks for the question, Ann!