Book review: Tarot for Light Seers by Chris-Anne

Discover the meanings and symbolism of the tarot and travel the sunshine and shadow path of the Light Seer.

Tarot for Light Seers is filled with interpretations, keywords, prompts and spreads to help you decipher deeper meaning when reading tarot.

Expanding on the guidebook in The Light Seer's Tarot, this book takes a deep dive into the symbolism woven through the illustrations on each card and highlights the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith imagery that inspired the contemporary artwork. You will find a breakdown of the symbolism of each card alongside the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith card art for comparison.

Explore this collection of dreams, archetypes and stories as you walk the path of darkness and sunshine and channel the messages of the Light Seer. The relatable, contemporary characters help you to intuitively translate the card messages, and as you connect with their magic, they will become trusted guides bringing you closer to your inner landscapes and knowing.

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Physically, Tarot for Light Seers is stunning. The soft-touch cover, glossy, full-color pages, and vibrant design make it as much a pleasure to hold as it is to read. This is more than just a tarot guide—it's a love letter to The Light Seer’s Tarot deck and the creative process behind it.

The book starts with some general information on tarot, but its heart lies in an incredibly detailed exploration of the artwork in The Light Seer's Tarot. For those who love to understand the deeper symbolism and artistic choices in their decks, this book is pure joy. Each card gets three to four dedicated pages, including:

• An image of the card annotated with 'handwritten' notes (printed, but styled to look handwritten, giving it a personal, intimate feel).
• Upright and reversed keywords.
• A key sentence summarizing the card's essence.
• A narrative exploring the card's art and symbolism.
• Journal or meditation prompts to deepen your connection with the card.

For example, The Devil card invites reflection with prompts like:

• “In the Darkness I am free to heal everything.”
• “What aspect of you is seeking liberation from self-imposed chains?”
• “Freedom calls. Do you need to dance a little more?”

The first section of the book features ten spreads to use with the deck, and each Major Arcana card also comes with a unique spread tailored to its themes. The prompts and questions offer meaningful ways to engage both intuitively and practically with the cards.

Additional resources at the back elevate the book further. There's a table comparing Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) cards with their Light Seer's counterparts, highlighting symbolic differences. You’ll also find cheat sheets for runes (used in Chris-Anne's art) and the landscapes often depicted in tarot, along with other reference materials.

This book is not just an excellent tool for Light Seer's Tarot users—it’s a deep, engaging resource for anyone looking to add more depth to their tarot practice. I've been working through it with the cards and find it brings new layers of insight to every reading. It’s a work that will stand up to years of study and inspiration.