It’s hard to decide what to focus on when I talk about the Tarot Coloring Book. First, there’s the simple fact that it is a TAROT COLORING BOOK. That alone would probably have been enough to hook me. But wait, there’s more! It was written by Theresa Reed (the Tarot Lady), a beacon in the tarot community. And then there’s the multiple awesome things I’ve experienced while working with this book: a reinvigorated relationship with the cards, a mindfulness meditation, and a fresh creative outlet.
I’m going to tell you about this book today, and I have a copy to give away to one lucky person! Details on that at the end of the post.
The Tarot Coloring Book starts with a brief introduction that touches on the history of the cards and how to work begin working with the tarot system, making the book suitable for total beginners as well as seasoned tarot readers. At the heart of the book, all 78 cards from the Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck are presented in black and white. Each card is accompanied by a summary of the meanings and symbols.
How you approach things from here is entirely up to you. Perhaps you’ll want to use a traditional deck as a reference, using similar colors to the originals. Or maybe you’ll want to buck tradition and go for psychedelic purple skies. Whatever floats your boat!
At the risk of sounding like a total Hierophant, I’m choosing to stay close to the original colors. This is because the Tarot Coloring Book is one of the most efficient tools I have found for deepening a relationship with the Rider Waite Smith deck. A while back, I made a video describing the number one exercise I recommend to strengthen your connection to your tarot cards: going through one card at a time and describing every single detail you see. This is what the Tarot Coloring Book forces you to do – you are required to observe every angle of every card as you infuse them with color. If you are looking for a really engaging way to continue your tarot studies, you can’t beat this one.
Before I got this book, I was aware that coloring for adults has been a sort of mindfulness trend lately. I’d found myself browsing the coloring section at book stores and running my fingers over boxes of colored pencils, but I never ended up trying anything until now. As it turns out, the Tarot Coloring Book came into my life at a time when mindfulness was more of a challenge for me than ever (right after the US presidential election).
Cozying up to color tarot cards has now become a sacred space for me. My brain’s usual constant rumble of thoughts start to slowly even out as I select hues of pink, green and yellow. My inner state becomes more focused and spacious as I press pencil to paper. I experience that harmonious state of being present with the now, engaging my mind as fully as possible with the task at hand. It doesn’t sound like much, but it’s probably as close as I will ever come to being a zen master.
The Tarot Coloring Book has also asked me to activate my sometimes neglected sense of visual creativity. Most of my creative work involves words: writing blog posts, writing interpretations of tarot spreads, writing social media posts and so on. Coloring asks me to shift into a different creative mode, one that doesn’t always feel natural for me but does feel exciting and magical.
As I described earlier, this book has proven to be effective for me on multiple levels. Even after years of working with the Rider Waite Smith deck, I’m re-imagining the imagery. During a period of turmoil in the outer world, I’m finding a more solid connection with my inner world. The Tarot Coloring Book lives in that sweet space between serious self-discovery and serious fun – and that’s a space I really enjoy visiting.
Giveaway time! I’m not even going to ask if you’d like to win a copy of The Tarot Coloring Book because of course you would. This one is only open to US residents (so sorry my worldwide friends! Shipping costs, ugh). To enter, all you’ve got to do is leave a comment on this blog post. So easy. I’ll draw a winner at random on Saturday, March 11 at noon Mountain Time.
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This looks like fun. I’d love to win a copy!
I am learning to work with and Tarot and since I am a visual and kinesthetic learner, The Tarot Coloring book would be a great way to support my studies. Thanks and have an awesome day! M.
This is amazing! I don’t have this deck (only used Wild Unknown so far) so this looks like a fabulous way to get to know the more traditional symbols. Thanks for hosting this giveaway – fingers crossed!
I love to color! This seems like an amazing way to really connect with the Tarot in a very personal way…love it!
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing, Carrie.
This is so much fun!! I love this book too. I will never ever, forget your “rendition” of The Lovers card complete e pubic hair. LOL!! That made me laugh all day 😉 Thanx for doing this, Lisa xo
Hahaha! It still makes me laugh.
Great idea. I never thought of it being such a useful tool for learning details of the cards. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
What a cool idea! Coloring tarot cards will make it easier to absorb the energy and the symbols we may have missed. I bet I’d stick with this one lol!
This looks like the best way to spend an evening. Thank you for the review! Have you seen the deck of cards you can color? I don’t have them, but now I’m tempted to get them.
Yes, I have one! I only made it through coloring one card though. I’ll have to go back to it someday.
Love love love this! Would love to get intimate with this book. Thanks for sharing x
I love the tarot lady! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you!
Talk about Meditation! It’s true. This is an excellent way to profoundly connect with Tarot. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS, SHARON! You’re my randomly selected winner! I was going to email you, but there’s no email address attached to your comment! Please reach out to me via email and we’ll get everything sorted: hello (at) carriemallon.com.
I love to color and would love this coloring book. Thank you for the giveaway!!
Count me in! Thanks for having this wonderful giveaway.
So rad to win this 💜
I’d love to win a copy! Beautiful coloring and really enjoyed reading your blog post.
What a great way to integrate the images into all the senses!
Winning this would be an amazingly expressive way to start the astrological new year on March 27 with the New Moon at 7 Aries: “A person successfully expressing him/herself in two realms at once”
I love to color. Combining coloring with my beloved tarot would be perfect. Also, I enjoyed your talk on Biddle tarot podcast.
Thanks, Kathy!
I love Theresa Reed! Ive learned so much from her posts, podcasts and online courses. So thankful she has paved the way for us tarot readers.
I really like the idea of the coloring book as a learning tool for tarot. Would love to win a copy. I have about 100 colored pencils languishing in a closet.
I would love a copy! What fun! 🙂
What a brilliant idea to help the details really sink it! Coloring + Tarot = Perfection!
Awesome! I would love to win a copy of this, seems like a really fun way to deepen my understanding of the Tarot! I always love reading your posts 🙂
I love the idea of pouring my own energy into tarot through a coloring ritual. I hope I am lucky! 😀
Great review! The colouring book looks lovely. On the one hand, I’m sorry the giveaway isn’t international – on the other hand, I’ve already got a small collection of colouring books on my shelf 🙂 And I can totally recognise the meditative aspect of colouring.
WOW!
I want one! Thanks for thr oportunuty to win 🙂
I need this in my life! I always enjoy reading your blog posts!
Lovely review on this coloring book. I have a brand new pack of pencil crayons itching to get out and play. Do you know if the paper will take other media as well, like markers or watercolor? Good luck to everyone entering and congrats to the lucky, lucky winner! Hugs and love, m.
I think markers would probably bleed through. Watercolor might be okay, depending how watery it is!
You just gave me more reasons to purchase this book from this amazing woman!
I have been sooo tempted by this book! I am taking this post as a nudge to act … unless, of course, I win one here 😉 Thank you!
Carrie, as always, nourishing, insightful, juicy posts. Justbeayoga.
Thank you for sharing this! Could be my next project 😁
Theresa is coming to my town right around my birthday and I’m planning a little tarot retreat! Can’t wait.
Love your blog so so much! Thank you for offering this giveaway…even if I don’t win… this book is going in my shopping cart! Thank you for sharing!! <3
I would love to win a copy of this!
This would be a nice companion to my Enchanted Forest coloring book. 🙂
What a great concept for a colouring book and a great way to get to know the Tarot better!
I’m fairly new to Tarot and this would be such a good way of learning! Confession: I’m from Canada and if I were selected I would gladly pay for the shipping. Thank you!
I’ve been trying to journal my way through the tarot in order to deepen my understanding of the cards, but this coloring book looks like it would make a very helpful tool in that process!
This would be awesome!
Wow! This would be amazing to win! And I love how you can really learn the tarot this way by focusing on each detail. It is like meditation.
That book looks great. Coloring in the cards is a good idea to get to know them better.
I am returning to my tarot practice after quite a few years – this would be a perfect tool to help me reconnect with the cards!
This coloring book looks so amazing
I’ve been really seriously using coloring apps on my phone for mindfulness exercises to cope with anxiety. I loved this post and I’d love to win a copy of the coloring book. It’s definitely going on my wishlist! 😊
I absolutely LOVE this concept!!! I struggle tuning out “logic” when reading tarot and I’ve tried journeying with the cards to allow messages and my intuition to connect. After a bad hypnosis experience, I’ve struggled with meditation which inevitably has diminished my ability to practicing mindfulness 🙁
(see a pattern here?).
This coloring book seem like a great tool for someone whose anxiety gets in the way of being present and enjoying the NOW while exploring creative outlets, learning how to connect with the cards, and relaxing!!!
-Nicolle
P.S. I adore your IG account, it’s the cutest! <3
Amazing – I think it’s a must have tool for me with my other book on learning the tarot. Thx for the chance to win – u rock
Love the book; thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
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This Tarot Coloring Book review is perfect I love how it combines the creativity of coloring with the wisdom of Tarot. It’s a unique and fun way to connect with cards. Thank you for sharing this insightful review and hosting the giveaway.