Mary K. Greer is an independent scholar, writer, teacher, and professional tarot consultant, known for her innovative teaching techniques. With over 56 years tarot experience, she is the author of 12 books on tarot and on magic, has a master’s degree in English literature, and taught tarot in colleges and universities for 12 years. 

Her 1984 book Tarot for Your Self revolutionized the practice of tarot, being the first book to both describe how to read for oneself, and use tarot as a self-help, personal development, and creativity tool. As an author and teacher, she emphasizes breaking all the rules regarding methods of learning and using the tarot to find what truly works for you. As a tarot reader, she thinks of herself as a ‘midwife of the soul,’ favoring techniques that are interactive, transformational and empowering. 

Mary is a recipient of the International Tarot Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mercury Award, and the COVR award for best divination book. She is featured at conferences and workshops throughout the United States and around the world, and currently lives in Northern California.

In addition to Tarot for Your Self, Mary’s books include: Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story; Essence of Tarot: Using Essential Oils, Magic & Rituals to Empower your Readings; Archetypal Tarot: What Your Birth Card Reveals; 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card; Understanding the Tarot Court; The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals; Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses; and more. She also writes Forewords to many books by other authors, including extensively researched author bios for reprinted classics in the tarot field.

Mary’s blog on the internet features posts on Pamela Colman Smith, the history and practice of tarot, and on women's age-old role as diviners. She also comments on the appearance of tarot and divination in artificial Intelligence and popular media including poetry to books, films and music. You can find her at http://www.marykgreer.com and on Facebook.