The book itself is a good one. I have read many books on tarot and this one is especially clear and beautifully presented. The illustrations, photographs and text are pleasing. The information is concise and informative with extra connections given to how the images of the cards relate to astrology.
There is information on how to read the cards, tips on consulting others, spread examples etc. I quite like this book and think it is a good choice for novice and experienced alike as the astrology connections are something I wish to learn more of.

Upon recieving this book my only dissapointment was that I thought I was ordering the book and Universal Deck kit which Chapters and Indigo sells. The front covers of both look exactly the same and so I thought I was buying the product I had just seen at Indigo. The kit ISBN is 0-88850-771-2 which Amazon doesn't seem to sell. For the price of the deck and the book I think I would prefer getting the combined kit from Indigo or Chapters verus buying the two items seperately. If however you already have this deck or a classic traditional deck, or a deck that carries the traditional meanings this book itself is a fine choice.