Tarotpy
It’s All in the Cards

Every psychotherapist has to wrestle with a few questions in setting up their career. Will you work on a completely agnostic, non-spiritual level (strict Behavioral or Cognitive-Behavioral theories) or will you bring the spiritual into your practice. And what “turns you on;” what way of working ignites you, in a way that will most ignite your clients.

Lauren Z. Schneider has written a glorious guide to one answer to these, her own brand, Tarotpy. Not falling into the “fortune teller” trap, Schneider has found a way to expand on her years of Dream Work into a practical and profound technique, in which the patient uses Tarot cards from many decks to deal with questions in their lives.

In fact, this manages to “fudge” the first question, as the non-spiritual patient can use this work in a sort of Art Therapy way, seeing what they see in the cards, and acknowledging that their own subconscious chose those foci, while more spiritual-minded ones can delve into the Jungian concepts of the cards revealing grand universal truths and energies.
Tarotpy: It’s All in the Cards is more than just a guide to a fascinating process for therapists or laypeople curious for self-examination. Schneider details her own journeys, both as therapist and as a woman, with warmth, humor, and endless goodwill.

Gorgeously illustrated with images from countless Tarot decks, this short, easy-to-read book serves as a marvelous introduction to a tool both timeless and fully original.

Douglas Green, MFT

“Lauren is an Oracle. Through her extraordinary capacities and talent comes "Tarotpy." There are many mediums that reveal your authentic life purpose. . . few are as informed, accessible, and insightful as what lives in the pages of this book.  It is a looking glass well worth seeing through. . . I highly recommend”

Stephen Aizenstat PhD., Founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, author and creator of DreamTending

“I have referred patients from my medical practice to Lauren Schneider for psychotherapy with Tarotpy for many years. We did “stress to wisdom” groups together at her office which was only a mile from my practice of general and preventative medicine in Westlake Village, California. I told my patients that Tarotpy would help them to see the totality of their inner life quickly. In Lauren’s hands this was always true. Tarotpy reveals the topography of your inner landscape. If someone can see clearly their inner life then the ability to change can be more easily encouraged. Tarotpy seems to energize a person’s desire to change.

The book is wonderful and genuine, capturing Lauren’s brilliance, kindness, clarity and dedication to human growth. The depth of insights is easily accessible without being preachy. I am grateful for Lauren’s initiative, creativity and passion for this work. I think that Tarotpy is an innovative and profound addition to the healing arts.”

John Horton, MD

“TAROTPY is a very real use of tarot as it should be as a remarkable and ingenious tool for therapy and transformation. Beyond the occult and theory, this book indicates with true case studies how to apply the immense variety of Decks to opening consciousness and healing hearts. Beautiful presentation by an experienced sage who blends psychology and spirituality into a practical and powerful experience.”

Dr. James Wanless, Author of Voyager Tarot, Way of the Great Oracle, Voyager DIY Mindfulness Psychology

“Through fascinating examples from decades of practice, Lauren Schneider demonstrates how her work combines established therapeutic techniques with the symbolic imagery of ancient wisdom traditions. Through the use of contemporary and traditional Tarot symbolism, she unlocks creative insights into the archetypal nature of primordial forms and patterns of human experience. By inspiring a pathway to inner wisdom, divine guidance and creative solutions, she offers the reader an intoxicating map for profound healing, illumination and personal catharsis. Added to the practice of depth psychology, Tarotpy offers the practitioner a clinical tool that establishes a line of communication between consciousness and the unconscious. She writes with intelligence and grace as she explores a combination of skills to guide the reader through multi-level, multi-dimensional methods of synchronistic interpretations that uncover meaningful patterns, unconscious motivations and transformative insights.”

Victoria Rabinowe, Award-Winning Author I Had the Craziest Dream Last Night, Artist, Dream Practitioner & Teacher

“Take the royal road to the unconscious and learn to read the pattern of images to awaken to the creative spirit, within and without! Tarotpy by Marriage and Family Therapist Lauren Z. Schneider combines various psychotherapies with imagery that comes from the depths of the human psyche. With Tarotpy you can access unconscious resources for insight and inspiration, unlock creativity, problem-solving, and empowerment. You learn to open the image(s) from one layer to the next. You can explore how the images relate to your personal sense of self, your current life, and your world view, your relationships, collective themes and myths, how nature speaks through these images, or how the universe, spirits, and ancestors communicate through the imagery. With Tarotpy you create a sacred space for your growth: you lay your unconscious on the table and communicate with your dreaming mind on your journey to healing and wholeness.

This book is a profound guide to working with imagery, whether you are a healing practitioner, a psychotherapist or a layperson, a Tarot enthusiast or someone with no familiarity with its symbolic imagery, you can learn how to use Tarotpy for professional consultations or your own contemplative practice.”

Johanna Vedral, Psychologist, Writing instructor and Author of Collage Dream Writing

“Lauren’s deep love of the magical workings of life and soul comes across beautifully in her book Tarotpy: It’s All in the Cards. I found myself completely immersed as I read the examples woven throughout the pages, all accompanied by full-color pictures from various card decks. Lauren’s method of using tarot and oracle cards as a way to access not only my inner wisdom but also that of Spirit has me fascinated. By incorporating the cards, dreams, imagination, synchronicity, personal symbolism and divine circumstance I learned how we can tap into the unseen realm for healing and transformation. I also thoroughly enjoyed the exercises at the end of the chapters which helped me experience the process firsthand. I loved reading Tarotpy because it reminds me that there is always a guiding force running through my life just waiting for the invitation. This is truly an inspirational book in content and message.”

Bambi Corso, DreamTracking Coach and Author of Dreamtracking: Track Your Dreams and Transform Your Life

“Ms. Schneider's Tarotpy is a non-judgmental approach for receiving an in depth personal reading. It's not about her as an expert telling us what she sees. Instead she simply guides us with questions to feel into our own impressions and meaning. Upon finishing her book I followed her directions to decide how many cards I wanted to lay out, and what significance each card would have in my about my concern. I was amazed how making my own decisions in this way seemed to wake up my intuition and in choosing revealed surprising detailed images. I learned so much in just one sitting! I love her style of teaching.”

Paula Heartland, Relationship Coach and Author of Finding Power in Action

“This book has really inspired me to use the tarot in a more intuitive way. Lauren knows how to tell a story, and it’s an amazing read.”

Guinny Deer

“Being a Licensed MFT and having studied with Lauren to become a Certified Tarotpy Practitioner I can tell you that TAROTPY takes the reader on an exciting journey. It is inspiring, informative, and extremely helpful in learning the myriad ways Tarotpy can be used either professionally with clients or personally for one's inner growth and transformation. Synchronicities abound as we use the various layouts in order to get deeper insight and clarity from connecting with the rich Spirit World.

TAROTPY is very well written with many illustrations which take you right into Lauren's world, both her personal inner work and her work with clients. Her descriptions along with the imagery of the cards in each of the layouts she uses in the book guide the reader past the thinking mind into the SOUL. It's so enlightening to see new awareness and understanding. This is such a wonderful tool for profound change and evolution of our BEING. Working with Tarotpy regularly in my life continues to make a significant difference for me, helping me attain meaningful insights from my Inner Wisdom.”

Kat

“I am fortunate to have had Lauren as a therapist and benefitted from many tarotpy sessions with her. I have so enjoyed this book, which lays out a pathway for personal practice. There is no doubt in my mind that Lauren has developed an astonishing methodology that connects and communicates the incredible healing and wisdom that lies within.”

Janine M

“Lauren Schneider explains a fascinating approach to tarot illustrations that enables her readers to comfortably explore their own personal reactions to the pictures on the cards, thereby unlocking hidden messages that supplement the development of inner knowingness. Tarotpy, which is visual, is fun and insightful and can be done alone or with a friend.”

Wendy K.

“As a lifelong spiritual seeker, I was delighted to find that this wonderful book opened up an entirely new world of discovery for me. The book's author, Lauren Schneider, shows how universal images can sometimes be what's needed (more than words) when it comes to therapy and healing. Personally, I learned how I could use the archetypal images found in tarot cards -- from a multitude of decks -- for personal guidance and insight. What's more, it strengthened my faith that life inexplicably, wonderfully, and synchronistically supports my journey. The cards add a bit of fun and levity to working out life's challenges. This book is refreshing, insightful and excellent for therapists and curious non-professionals alike!”

Kim Henderson

“Initially I read this book to see if it brought more incite to my therapy practice. I finished the book as a new student of the Tarot. Schneider's clear, thoughtful stories of sessions with her clients was fascinating and when I followed her precise directions for a personal card reading, I was amazed at how the Tarot not only accurately answered my question, but how the reading helped me understand where my concerns originated, how it was affecting my life today and most impressive, the way the cards let me view the future. Well written with great heart, the last chapter about Schneider and her own mother was amazing on it's own. This is a wonderful book and in my own library forever.”

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“Powerful and beautiful book. Easy to read with wonderful examples. Inspiring!”

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“As someone who has experienced first hand the transformative power of Tarotpy, I am thrilled the book is out! Lauren clearly describes her unique and refined approach for working with symbols.
Informative and inspiring, this book is infused with wisdom, and includes guidance I can refer back to as I practice. This book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in learning more about this empowering way of working with images.”

SJ