“Tarot, Birth Cards and You” by Bonnie Cehovet (Schiffer Publishing 978-0764339028) is a fantastic addition to any tarot library. This slim book is brimming with useful information including rituals, affirmations and questions that invoke deep personal inquiry.
Mary Greer has already written a book on birth cards entitled “Who Are You In the Tarot” but don’t assume that is the final word on the subject nor that both books are one in the same. First of all, Cehovet has a different method of calculating your birthdate and for me, that changed my card. In Greer’s method, my card would be Judgement – in Cehovet’s, my card becomes Justice. (Although I could see how Greer’s card worked for me, I do have to admit that I feel more of a connection with Justice – perhaps because I am a Libra rising.)
Once you have your birth card calculated, it’s time to find out what this means for you! Cehovet starts out with basic information such as the keywords and an interpretation for the card and what that means for your life path.
She then offers ways to empower yourself through methods such as questioning (her questions have inspired me for some journaling work) as well as affirmations. I am a big fan of affirmations and I found the ones she offered to be creative and useful. For example, one of the ones for Justice that I liked and have been using is: “All of my decisions are authentic to who I am and what I believe.” I love it!
She also offers rituals that you can use for each birth card. These are simple visualizations that anyone can do. There is no complicated mumbo jumbo – just easy to use methods to help you understand and work with the archetype.
Cehovet finishes off with a summary as well as a list of gifts, challenges, and abilities that each card possesses as well as a template for working with them.
The cover of the book is beautiful and the images inside are eye catching. Schiffer makes some good quality books and this one is no different. The book is well constructed and nicely illustrated with a clear and easy to read typeface. The quick reference section is very well done.
One niggling point that may bug some readers is that the book is somewhat repetitive. For example, the same ritual is used for each birth card. This may be a problem for some but I felt it kept the information accessible. I didn’t have to flip around to a separate section just to get the info. If you are like me, convenience is always a plus!
Even though many will say that Greer’s book is the final say in tarot birth cards, I’d suggest giving this little book a look. It’s user friendly and clearly written. It has a lot to offer and gives the reader another way of looking at birth cards.
Blessings!
Theresa
I’m Theresa Reed (aka, The Tarot Lady). I’ve been a full-time tarot reader for 30+ years — which, in my industry, makes me pretty badass.
I’m definitely not your average Tarot expert — I drop the F-bomb, I quote rappers, and I’m obsessed with pop culture + reality TV. Folks come to me for straight-talk + tough-love — without the woo-woo fluff. 
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