Tarot Kit for Beginners - complete set with Universal Tarot deck and 168-page guidebook
Most tarot sets come with a thirty-page booklet. This kit contains a 168-page guidebook. You notice the difference the moment you start learning the cards.
The Tarot Kit for Beginners is published by Llewellyn and includes the Universal Tarot deck from Lo Scarabeo. The cards follow the Rider-Waite structure but are rendered in a clear, modern style with vibrant colours. The guidebook is written by Janet Berres, founder of the International Tarot Society and active as a tarot practitioner and teacher since 1975.
What you see on the cards
The Universal Tarot deck is built on the traditional symbolism of the Rider-Waite but uses modern illustrations. The colours are bright, the scenes are clearly framed, and the symbolism is directly recognisable. Every detail is drawn deliberately to support the meaning of the card.
The 78 cards are divided into the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and the 56 cards of the Minor Arcana. Each suit features clear imagery that speaks to your intuition without becoming overly abstract.
The 168-page guidebook
This is not an introduction. This is a course. Janet Berres explains the structure of the deck, covers the cards one by one and provides concrete spreads. She explains how to link your intuition to the traditional meanings and how to read card combinations.
The guidebook starts at the beginning. No prior knowledge is assumed. At the same time, the text is thorough enough to remain valuable even after your first weeks with tarot.
Draw one card each morning and write down your first impression before consulting the guidebook. Compare your note at the end of the day with the description in the book.
About Janet Berres
Janet Berres is the founder of the International Tarot Society and has run a tarot practice since 1975. She has organised international congresses and developed teaching materials for both beginners and advanced readers. Her experience as a teacher is clearly reflected in the structure of this guidebook.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78 (full tarot set)
- Card size: 70 x 120 mm
- Language: English
- Guidebook: 168 pages
- Guidebook author: Janet Berres
- Deck: Universal Tarot, Lo Scarabeo
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
- Weight: 454 grams
- ISBN: 9780738705064
Questions we often get
What is the difference between this kit and the standalone Universal Tarot deck?
The deck is the same, but this kit includes a comprehensive 168-page guidebook instead of the standard booklet. The guidebook contains not only card descriptions but also spreads, interpretation techniques and background information on the structure of tarot.
Is this kit really for beginners or do I need basic knowledge already?
The guidebook starts from zero. No prior knowledge is assumed. However, the text is thorough, so you get more than a quick introduction. The kit is designed to educate you, not just give you a basic idea.
