I’ll never forget the time I walked into that tiny purple tea shop so many moons ago. I had heard rumors about a talented young tarot reader who worked there. At the time, I had an urgent situation and needed an objective set of eyes because I couldn’t see the way ahead clearly. I was too emotionally invested.
A fresh-faced young man stepped out from behind the curtains, long hair gathered in a ponytail, and introduced himself as Elliot. He looked young enough to be my son, who was a teen at the time. While that might have made a few folks raise a skeptical eyebrow, I had no such qualms, for I had also started my own tarot career at a tender age.
I sat down at the little table, situated between books and fluffy pillows. Elliot poured me a tea and began to blow my mind.
As he laid out a version of the Celtic Cross that I had never seen before, he thoughtfully paused before each card. His interpretations were perfectly balanced between intuition and practicality. The anxiety I had about my situation was erased entirely, replaced with a hopeful forecast and actionable steps that put my future right in the palm of my hand.
That was my first introduction to Elliot Adam. I’ve been a fan ever since.
This book that you hold in your hands at this moment in time is special. Honed by years of experience and tempered with both wisdom and grace, Fearless Tarot will give you a peek into how an empowering tarot reader’s mind works.
If I had to describe Elliot’s approach to the tarot, I would say it is positive and uplifting. That doesn’t mean anything is sugarcoated—he never does that. Instead, he’s centered on being proactive, no matter what cards show up in the reading. Rather than viewing the tarot through the lens of fear, there is hope and a way forward. This turns tarot reading into more than divination—it becomes a problem-solving tool that can transform any situation.
In Fearless Tarot, you’ll find empowering interpretations lovingly presented. A quick-start reference guide is included for those times when you need a fast glimpse (so useful when your brain is blank). A variety of spreads in the book gives you a layout for every situation (that extended Celtic Cross is here, too—finally, I learn the secret!). There is something in this book for everybody, from beginner to adept.
I cannot say this enough: you are so fortunate to have Elliot Adam by your side on your tarot journey. He not only talks the talk but walks the walk—he’s a living embodiment of what it means to be a positive human being. Fearless Tarot will help you become not just a better tarot reader, but a more compassionate one.
Blessings,
Theresa Reed
The Tarot Lady
Author of The Tarot Coloring Book and Astrology for Real Life