Book time: Read Tarot in 7 Days by Keith Morgan

 

Read Tarot in 7 Days

Keith Morgan 

Paperback 

First printed 1991 by Pentacle Enterprises 

Edition shown and reviewed: Second edition 1992

34 pages 

ISBN 10: 1872189903 ISBN 13: 9781872189901

Read Tarot in 7 Days by Keith Morgan (aka Kimberley Morgan) is a compact, practical beginner’s guide designed to teach tarot reading quickly through a structured, week-long course.

The premise is simple but quite influential:

You don’t need years of study to begin reading tarot—you can build a working foundation in seven focused days. Illustration is limited to examples of common tarot spreads including my own personal fave, the Celtic cross.

Rather than overwhelming the reader with heavy symbolism or esoteric theory, the book emphasises:

• Hands-on learning
• Daily practice
• Developing personal intuition

It’s very much a “learn by doing” system.

The 7-day structure

While exact chapter breakdowns vary slightly by edition, the course typically follows a progressive path like:

Day 1 – Introduction to Tarot

• What tarot is and how it works
• Getting familiar with the deck

Day 2 – Major Arcana

• The spiritual and archetypal cards
• Big life themes and lessons

Day 3 – Minor Arcana

• Everyday situations and experiences
• Suits and elemental correspondences

Day 4 – Meanings & Interpretation

• Moving beyond memorisation
• Seeing patterns and relationships

Day 5 – Asking Questions & Spreads

• How to structure a reading
• Simple layouts (often beginner spreads)

Day 6 – Practice Readings

• Applying knowledge in real scenarios
• Building confidence

Day 7 – Intuition & Personal Style

• Trusting your inner voice
• Moving toward independent reading

This structure reflects a broader teaching philosophy found in many modern tarot guides: learning symbolism is important, but intuition and experience are what make a reader effective.

Style and approach. Typically Morgan 

What makes this book stand out—especially for its time—is how approachable it is:

• Short and direct: no unnecessary theory
• Encourages self-reading, which wasn’t always widely promoted decades ago
• Functions partly like a workbook or journal companion
• Focuses on tarot as a tool for insight and self-understanding, not just prediction

A very helpful learning tool and even a first entry into tarot  

This book is Ideal for absolute beginner. It Removes intimidation around tarot and Encourages daily spiritual practice. Builds confidence quickly

Limitations are obvious however with such a short book.

• Very brief—doesn’t go deep into symbolism or advanced techniques
• Less suited for experienced readers seeking depth
• Some meanings may feel simplified compared to modern, more psychological tarot systems

Read Tarot in 7 Days is typical of Morgan’s early work; short and sweet and is best understood as a gateway book—a gentle initiation into tarot rather than a lifelong reference. It aligns well with a practical, intuitive, almost “witchcraft-adjacent” approach where the relationship with the cards matters more than rigid rules.

If your interest leans toward developing a personal, intuitive bond with tarot quickly, it’s still a charming and effective little guide. It may just be the start you’re looking for. Unfortunately, getting hold of a used copy is tricky.  There are of course more recent books out there that will do the same thing but when it comes to tarot and the Occult in general you can never know enough or have enough resources to create a balanced understanding.  Older books can also be useful in seeing if wisdom and practice has changed over time.