Book Review: The Contemplative Tarot by Brittany Muller

A Christian Guide to the Cards

“This insightful book will help you to see both the cards ― and Christian spirituality ― in surprising new ways." ― Carl McColman, author of The Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Eternal Heart In the chaos of daily life, many Christians long for the time and mental clarity to reflect on scripture, to worship, and to pray. The Tarot can become an unexpected tool in this journey, inviting us to pause, contemplate, and find insight and wisdom in our walk. In The Contemplative Tarot, author Brittany Muller draws deeply on Christian tradition and theology to create a tarot practice built on spiritual reflection, prayer, and worship. The Tarot has held countless meanings to countless readers over the course of its existence, but The Contemplative Tarot offers a uniquely Christian interpretation of the cards, including Bible verses and meditations on each of their spiritual meanings. Brittany provides practical guidance on how to use the cards in a Christian context, whether as prompts for personal prayer, daily reminders of spiritual truths, or as part of a more structured practice such as the Ignatian examen. The Contemplative Tarot offers a thoughtful, introspective new interpretation of the Tarot and an invitation to create powerful moments of reflection and worship in your daily life.

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My Review:

This was a fascinating way to experience the tarot. I will admit that I knew a couple of the facts from the history the author presented but the majority was entirely new to me. I particularly appreciated the in-depth look at each card as archetypal images for self-reflection and how those images reflect the Christian and, even more importantly, humanitarian values so many of us strive to model in our everyday lives. This book has given me a new way to view the tarot and its symbols; a how-to guide to use it as a tool of self-reflection in a personal “hero’s journey”. This is something I will be coming back to reference many times in the future.

I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through NetGalley.