Introduction to Tarot Card Reading

This course offers a practical and accessible introduction to the art of tarot card reading, designed for complete beginners. You’ll learn the fundamental concepts and techniques needed to confidently read the cards for yourself and others.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Foundations of Tarot 🔮

• What is Tarot?: We’ll demystify tarot, exploring its history, purpose, and how it works as a tool for self-reflection and insight rather than a fortune-telling gimmick.
• The Structure of a Tarot Deck: You’ll be introduced to the 78-card structure, broken down into the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.
• Choosing Your First Deck: Learn key considerations for selecting a deck that resonates with you.

Module 2: The Major Arcana

• The Hero’s Journey: This module focuses on the 22 cards of the Major Arcana, which represent life’s major lessons and spiritual milestones.
• Card Meanings: We’ll go through each card—from The Fool to The World—exploring their core meanings, symbolism, and astrological associations.

Module 3: The Minor Arcana

• The Four Suits: Discover the four suits of the Minor Arcana—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles—and the elements and aspects of life they represent.
• Court Cards: Learn about the Page, Knight, Queen, and King cards and how they represent personalities, people, and energy.
• Pips: Understand the numbered cards (Aces through Tens) and how to interpret their meanings in a reading.

Module 4: Reading the Cards

• Preparing for a Reading: Learn how to create a sacred space, set an intention, and shuffle your cards.
• Simple Spreads: Practice with a variety of beginner-friendly spreads, including the popular Three-Card Spread (Past, Present, Future) and the Celtic Cross.
• Putting it all Together: You’ll learn to weave together the cards’ individual meanings to tell a coherent story and gain a deeper understanding of the reading’s message.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand the core meanings of all 78 tarot cards.
• Perform basic readings for yourself and others with confidence.
• Use tarot as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery.
• Develop your own intuition and connection to the cards.