In this revolutionary new work the Waite-Smith Tarot and its incredible power to reveal the underlying reality of any situation or provide a truthful answer to many questions is revealed. Utilizing the new and pioneering technique of Intuitive Contextual Reading even the beginning user is able to gain access to the knowledge and insight they require with incredible rapidity. This book provides all the knowledge necessary for a lifetime of Tarot practice and usage. Everything from detailed card descriptions, instructions on deck preparation and reading techniques as well as clearly understandable Oracle responses to questions drawn from every dimension of human experience are provided so you can "hit the ground running" and achieve the help and insight you seek in the shortest possible time. No detail is overlooked in this remarkable work. For those new to the Tarot this work provides an excellent starter volume as it contains all the information necessary for anyone to rapidly utilize the Tarot in their everyday life. For more experienced users, clear and concise instructions are provided on more advanced card spreads. Advanced interpretations of the card meanings are also provided. Richard Palmer is an American Poet as well as the author of four previous volumes on the esoteric spiritual arts. In this seminal work he brings his over 30 years of experience in Tarot divination to create a practical and useful approach to the Tarot that can be effectively used by anyone.