Kitchen Table Tarot: Pull Up a Chair, Shuffle the Cards, and Let's Talk Tarot

· Llewellyn Worldwide
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"An intuitive overview of how tarot might work for you . . . I wish it could be bundled with every one of my tarot decks . . . It's that good." —Maggie Stiefvater, #1 New York Times –bestselling author and creator of The Raven's Prophecy Tarot

For years, Melissa Cynova has been sitting down with friends and neighbors who are curious about the tarot. She's heard all the questions and misconceptions that can confuse newcomers (and sometimes more experienced readers, too). Kitchen Table Tarot was written as a guide for anyone looking for no-nonsense lessons with a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable teacher.

Join Melissa as she shares straightforward guidance on decks, spreads, card meanings, and symbols. Filled with real-life examples and personal explanations of what it's like to read the cards, this book tells it like it is and provides the information you need to read with confidence.

"Cynova's debut book struts forward to lead the pack with its authentic voice, candid and nimble teaching approach, and ability to pare down the principles and experience of reading tarot to its essentials . . . Exemplary. Eminent. Authoritative. A veritable gem." —Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot

"A punch-in-the-gut teaching guide to the tarot . . . illustrating how much the tarot encourages each of us to find our own unique language and meanings when we begin this journey." —Terry Iacuzzo, author of Small Mediums at Large

"One of the most accessible, relatable tarot books ever. . . . get ready for some straight-talking tarot lessons that will have you slinging the cards like a tarot badass in no time at all!" —Theresa Reed, author of The Tarot Coloring Book

Winner of the Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY Award) for Best First Book

"An intuitive overview of how tarot might work for you . . . I wish it could be bundled with every one of my tarot decks . . . It's that good." —Maggie Stiefvater, #1 New York Times –bestselling author and creator of The Raven's Prophecy Tarot For years, Melissa Cynova has been sitting down with...

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13 reviews
Beth None of your business
April 27, 2026
The tarot isn't a Religion. Arthur Waites keywords are Final. Pounding cards out of anger isn't a Sin. Everyone for some reason leaves his words cast off to the side but that can only Hinder any tarot studier. I have over 12 what you term years of active study. The Star means Theft for example. The 7 of Swords does not mean theft for another example.
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Amie
July 7, 2017
I've been working and studying Tarot for quite sometime, and this book is excellent for anyone starting out or for anyone who needs a refresher. The author is insightful, down to earth and a delight to read. There is so much personality in her writing and I (personally) love that in any book. Kitchen Table Tarot is a definite favorite of mine, and I will always recommend it to anyone interested in Tarot!
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W C
February 6, 2018
Written in a colloquial tone, down-to-earth, extremely user-friendly and the author's great sense of humour really helps for the teachings to stick long after I've finished reading about them. I read this from cover to cover, and I will certainly keep referencing this book. An excellent companion guide.
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About the author

Melissa Cynova (she/her) has been slinging tarot cards for thirty years. Her first book, Kitchen Table Tarot, won the Independent Publishing Award for Best First Book and COVR Visionary awards. Her second book, Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life, was released in 2019.

Melissa Cynova (she/her) has been slinging tarot cards for thirty years. Her first book, Kitchen Table Tarot, won the Independent Publishing Award for Best First Book and COVR Visionary awards. Her second book, Tarot Elements: Five Readings to Reset Your Life, was released in 2019.

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