A new generation follows the pack as tarot makes a comeback
(The Guardian Books News)

Onstage readings, elaborate books and artworks thrive in an `age of uncertainty´It was once seen as the preserve of fairground fortune-tellers spouting platitudes from a booth, and ageing hippies with a fondness for Aleister Crowley and the occult. Now, the art of reading the tarot is back in style, with books, artwork and onstage readings captivating a new generation of fans.Instagram is full of beautifully shot tarot spreads, with cards showing the High Priestess or the Wheel of Fortune very much to the fore, while tarot-card readers are the heroines of crime novels such as Ruth Ware´s The Death of Mrs Westaway and EV Harte´s Dolly Greene series, and enthusiasts can get decks featuring everything from Alice in Wonderland to Game of Thrones.I´ve had people sobbing when I´ve read their cards, people telling incredible stories Continue reading...