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Tarot Reading 101: Unlocking the CardsA Three-Session Introductory Course
Instructor: Laura Bradley
Duration: 3 Sessions | 1 Hour Each
Step into the mystical world of tarot and learn how to read the cards with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re completely new or have dabbled with tarot before, this three-part course will ground you in the symbolism, structure, and intuitive flow of the deck. Each session includes guided instruction, exploration of card meanings, and hands-on practice readings to help you build a personal connection with the cards.
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Session 1: Intro to Tarot & The Major Arcana
Overview:
We begin with the heart of the tarot—the Major Arcana. These 22 archetypal cards represent the journey of the soul, from The Fool’s leap of faith to The World’s completion.
Topics Covered:
• What tarot is and isn’t: A beginner-friendly introduction
• Understanding the structure of the tarot deck
• Exploring each Major Arcana card: symbolism, numerology, and themes
• Tips for interpreting Major Arcana in readings
Practice:
• Pulling a daily Major Arcana card for self-reflection
• Guided 1-card and 3-card reading exercises using only the Majors
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Session 2: The Suits of Cups & Wands
Overview:
Dive into the emotional waters and fiery passions of the tarot. This session unpacks the Cups and Wands suits—your guides to the realms of relationships, creativity, and desire.
Topics Covered:
• Cups: Love, intuition, healing, and the emotional body
• Wands: Inspiration, action, ambition, and the spiritual spark
• Court cards: Understanding Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings
• Reversed meanings and interpreting emotional nuance
Practice:
• Reading spreads focused on relationships and goals
• Practice interpreting 2–5 card pulls with Cups & Wands cards
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Session 3: The Suits of Swords & Pentacles
Overview:
In our final session, we explore the mental and material planes through the Swords and Pentacles. Learn to navigate conflict, clarity, work, and the physical world with sharp insight and grounded energy.
Topics Covered:
• Swords: Communication, intellect, conflict, and truth
• Pentacles: Finances, work, body, and long-term growth
• Court card archetypes revisited across suits
• Combining suits in readings for layered interpretation
Practice:
• Small-group readings using mixed suits
• Reading for hypothetical or real scenarios with instructor feedback
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Who this course is for:
• Absolute beginners
• Aspiring readers looking to strengthen foundational knowledge
• Anyone curious about tarot as a tool for self-awareness and insight
What you’ll need:
• A standard 78-card tarot deck (Rider-Waite-Smith or similar) we will have some to use or purchase if you don’t have any
• Notebook or journal
• An open and curious mind
You must reserve your spot since seats are limited. Message me to save your seat.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
121 West Main Street, Hillsboro, OH, United States
