Online Class: Tarot Cards

This thrilling course will teach you everything you need to know to read and interpret Tarot Cards (the 78 picture cards used to reveal hidden truths) so that you can do readings for yourself, relatives, friends, and even professionally.
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  • 9
    Lessons
  • 16
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 5,736
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Journey into the Mystical World of Tarot

Have you ever been intrigued by the age-old practice of tarot reading, a tool that has provided insight and guidance to countless souls throughout history? Dive deep into the mystical realm of tarot cards with our comprehensive online course tailored just for you.

Course Description:

Delve into the vast universe of Tarot, where each card holds a world of meanings, stories, and lessons. Whether you've glimpsed them in a quaint shop window, received readings yourself, or are a complete novice, this course is your key to unlocking the vast potential that tarot reading offers.

As a starting point, you don't need any spiritual connections or psychic abilities. The Tarot is a universal tool, providing wisdom to anyone willing to listen. A standard tarot deck comprises 78 cards, each uniquely illustrated, filled with symbols, colors, and stories. This course ensures that you grasp the significance of each card and can harness their power effectively.

You will be taken on a journey through history, understanding the origins of tarot cards and how their meanings have evolved over time. Discover the differences and nuances among various tarot decks and find the one that resonates most with you.

What Can Tarot Offer You?

Beyond predictions, tarot readings offer a reflection of the inner workings of your mind and soul. They can reveal hidden emotions, challenges, potential outcomes, and more. Often, a tarot reading can clarify doubts, provide affirmation, or offer a fresh perspective on life's complicated situations.

Course Modules:

  • Lesson 1: Tarot Cards: An Introduction - Begin your journey by understanding the essence of tarot and its significance in history.

  • Lesson 2: Tarot Cards for Beginners - Start with the basics. What do you need, and how can you prepare yourself for reading the cards?

  • Lesson 3: Structure of the Tarot Deck - Dive deep into the organization of a tarot deck and understand the significance of each type of card.

  • Lesson 4: Court Cards - Learn about the personalities within the tarot deck that represent the people in our lives.

  • Lesson 5: Major Arcana Cards - Discover the major life events and spiritual lessons represented in these 22 essential cards.

  • Lesson 6: Minor Arcana Cards - Delve into the details of everyday life, emotions, challenges, and triumphs with these cards.

  • Lesson 7: Reading Tarot Cards - Acquire the skills to interpret the cards in various combinations and scenarios, ensuring accurate readings.

  • Lesson 8: Classic Example Spreads - Master the most popular tarot card layouts and learn when to use each one.

  • Lesson 9: Tarot Ethics, Additional Reading, and Resources - As a tarot reader, it's essential to practice with integrity and respect. Understand the ethical side of tarot reading and further your knowledge with additional resources.

Why Choose This Course?

If you seek to connect deeper with yourself, provide guidance to others, or simply explore an ancient art form filled with wisdom, this course is your ideal pathway. With expertly designed lessons, interactive assignments, and real-life practice scenarios, you will not only learn the art of tarot reading but also transform it into an intuitive skill.

Join us on this magical voyage into the world of tarot, where each card turned reveals a new chapter, insight, and understanding. Enroll today and let the cards narrate their tales to you.

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  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Exploring Tarot's Symbolic Universe

Tarot cards began as a leisure activity in 15th-century Italy, now celebrated for their profound, symbolic connection to our subconscious. With the evolution of decks like Robin Wood and Golden Tarot, they persist as a beloved tool for self-reflection and mystical exploration. 37 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Why are you taking this course?; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete: Assignment 1: Explaining Tarot Cards
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Tarot Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing and Using Your First Deck

Selecting the right tarot deck is crucial for beginners, and it's advised to choose one with accompanying explanations to aid learning. Understanding the structure of the deck, including the major and minor Arcana, is important, with patience needed to master the 78 cards. 34 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Just getting started
  • Complete: Assignment 2: Deck Choice and Care
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Tarot Deck Essentials

Though tarot cards are a mirror to the subconscious, revealing hidden truths through symbols, accurate readings require skill and neutrality, catering to either specific questions or open-ended inquiries. The practice of tarot reading distinguishes between the clarity needed for query-based readings and the broad scope of open readings. 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Having Readings
  • Complete: Assignment 3: Group Classification Explanation
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Insights into the Tarot's Court Cards

The Court cards of the Minor Arcana form a constellation of personalities—Kings, Queens, Knights, and Pages—across the suits of Pentacles, Wands, Cups, and Swords. Their vivid portrayals help unravel the complexities of human roles, emotions, and decisions within tarot readings. Additional lesson topics: Which Tarot Card Are you 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Which Card are You?
  • Complete: Assignment 4: Court Cards Explained
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5. Tarot's Core: Understanding the Major Arcana

The Major Arcana, a set of 22 tarot cards, embodies the core essence of the Tarot deck, illustrating spiritual and emotional growth through mythological symbols. This lesson details various cards, including The Fool’s new beginnings, The Emperor’s discipline, and Death’s transformation, each aligned with distinctive astrological elements. Additional lesson topics: Tarot Card Meanings 36 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Lesson discussions: video presentations
  • Complete: Assignment 5: Major Arcana Cards
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6. Understanding the Energy, Emotions, and Logic of Minor Arcana

Comprised of four suits, the 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the integration of Major Arcana principles into daily life. Each suit—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles—symbolizes different elements of human experience, with interpretations for upright and reversed card placements. Additional lesson topics: YouTube 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Assignment 6: Minor Arcana Suits
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. Tarot Reading Essentials

The lesson introduces tarot as a mystical tool connecting the inner and outer consciousnesses through structured reading practices. Readers are advised to maintain openness and positivity to ensure insightful and accurate readings. Additional lesson topics: Lotus Tarot; Tarot Card Meanings 32 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reading for others
  • Complete: Assignment 7: Reading the Cards
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. The Art of Arranging: Classic Tarot Spreads Explained

While the Three-card spread assesses an issue with a linear approach, the Celtic Cross aims to reveal intricate personality profiles using ten cards. The number of cards in a spread directly correlates to the depth of insight that can be achieved, ranging from simple to comprehensive analysis. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Ensuring Ethical Integrity in Tarot Practice

Emphasizing the intricacies of ethical Tarot readings, this lesson advises keeping interpretations hopeful and non-judgmental. The lesson also provides an array of resources, from deck collections to reader reviews, to aid continuous learning and skill enhancement. 0 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Class Satisfaction; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
254
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe tarot cards for beginners.
  • Describe structure of the tarot deck.
  • Describe court cards.
  • Describe major arcana cards.
  • Describe minor arcana cards.
  • Describe reading tarot cards.
  • Describe classic example spreads.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "I feel I definitely got what I paid for and what I was looking for. I learned so much from this course, and I am so much more confident using my tarot cards now." -- Samantha C.
  • "This course was thoroughly enjoyable, and I appreciated the extra videos provided to help reinforce the information. I liked that the videos shared seemed to be from open-minded practitioners of Tarot who expressed the importance of the individuality of each reader and there were no strict rules of interpretation or rituals needed to be able to read Tarot." -- Cristy H.
  • "I appreciate the way your program is set up. There was plenty of resources you have referenced to help us students complete and understand tarot successfully. I'm very much grateful. Thank you!" -- Patrice J.
  • "I believe it was a very informative and helpful course. I learned a lot more about tarot cards that I did not know before and was given plenty of resources to keep and look into." -- Kyrsha K.
  • "I really valued the Course. The information you presented was relevant to my love for tarot. The course was well broken down, very easy to follow and very knowledgeable. The people that will take this course will be very appreciated for this training. I know I was, and I still am so grateful for having someone like yourself create this course to help people like myself pursue their love for helping people with tarot guidance. Thank you so much. It was an honor." -- Miguel A.
  • "I thought the course was informative and especially helpful in helping me to organize the information so that it is more memorable and understood. Thank you! I am not sure it needs improvement." -- Stefanie S.
  • "I had a very enjoyable time taking these lessons and learning about Tarot Cards. I know I need to practice to learn the cards even better and I look forward to doing readings for myself and friends. I recommend this class." -- Joni J.
  • "I enjoyed this course and would recommend it to other who wish to learn about Tarot. I would also take another class from this instructor." -- Ashleigh C.
  • "I really am glad I took the course, I have learned many things that I did not know about tarot, I was really excited while learning. I feel this course was very well planned out and had loads of information along with videos and weblinks that helped out a great deal. This course was above and beyond expectations. Thank you!" -- De tarah L.
  • "I loved this course! I wanted to do tarot readings mainly for myself and now I can do that. The instructor was great and every submission was quickly graded. I am moving on to my next class, with UniversalClass. Thank You!" -- Angie Q.
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