Loved this book. New take on an old subject. Tarot has been around forever and it's usually the same questions, spreads, etc. Melissa Cynova has taken it further. Thinking outside the box makes perfect sense. This is a a clear, concise read. Asking three questions that are linked to certain elements to start and going from there.
Earth = home Air = mind Fire = body Water=heart Spirit = soul.
I found this concept easy to understand and use. I wondered why I didn't think of this. She gives you new spreads to try and sample readings. Great new book of Tarot. For all Tarot readers. I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn Publications for a honest review. The opinions expressed are my own. 5+

Thank you Netgalley and Llewellyn Worldwide for the ARC.

Interesting take on the tarot, exploring the being through the elements of air (mind), earth (home), fire (body), water (heart) and spirit (soul), providing insight into moving towards your most authentic self.
The five seperate element spreads can be done in order or at random, but supposing the reader naturally loves slinging the cards, the book conviently starts with a small spread to make you decide where to start.
My outcome was water. All chapters come with a sample story and my reading was spot on. Really, I could have taken a page from my journal!
I then continued with the other elements. Right now I'm in a good place and the cards confirmed this.
Tarot Elements is written in clear, uplifting language, with anecdotes, exercises and practical tips that everyone can relate to. It also has a section dedicated to the meaning of the cards and their reversals.
I was thinking of a way to combine my readings upon finish, but the writer saw that coming and offered a conclusion-spread to round up the sessions. Thank you!
I read the Kindle version in which the few illustrations got twisted in format. No biggy since the text was fine. But if you prefer picture-perfect and maybe need to go back and forth as you please, I would recommend the print version.

Thank you to Net Galley and Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I'd read the previous title by Melissa and I loved it so much that I purchased the paper copy as well. I refer to it often, and it was such a great find for me. This title was no exception. She writes in such a relatable, approachable manner you feel like you are talking directly with her. I really love Melisssa Cynova and I think you will as well.

Thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide for the ARC!

I read another book by this author, "Kitchen Table Tarot", and I really liked it.
I was looking forward to reading "Tarot Elements", since I'm still trying to learn more on the subject.

I think the author does a great job capturing the meanings behind each card while simultaneously encouraging the reader to give his own interpretation. We can see she knows a lot! She's not just trying to sell a book, she really knows what shes talking about.

I also think it's very important how she shows that Tarot can't fix people, they have to fix themselves. It's not a replacement for therapy or medicines, but I'm sure it can help lots of people to find inspiration and rekindle with themselves.

The reason I'm only giving it 3 stars is because I got a little bored reading all those examples. I know they're necessary to show the process, but after a while it got a little too repetitive for me.

I appreciate the list of books recommended by the author at the end. I'll definitely add them to my TBR list.

I fell in love with Cynova's easy voice and style with Kitchen Table Tarot and so when I saw her posting about this book, I got really excited for it. Even more so when I found it on netgalley and got approved! This jumped ahead of all other books in my cue and I DEVOURED it. Now, I have not actually done any of the pulls yet, because I wanted to give it a read through before I started doing those. It reads easy, the instructions are clear, and as always, Cynova makes you feel like you're chatting at a table rather than being lectured. Each section contains some wonderful, helpful tips on how to work on each area...it really is a tarot/pagan "self-help" book!!