Fully online & self-paced
Lifetime access to all materials
Tutor support available
Structured, easy-to-follow lessons
Perfect for those at the beginning of the tarot journey, this short introductory course covers everything you need to know in order to master the basics and start reading confidently for yourself. This course covers the origins and development of the tarot, how to choose a deck and prepare for readings, along with methods for connecting, interpreting and deepening your understanding of the cards.
β¨ By the end of this course, students will:
Know about the origins and history of the cards and how they continue to develop and evolve over time.
Understand how tarot cards differ from oracle cards and how to go about selecting and preparing a deck.
Know the traditional meaning of the cards, and also how to read them intuitively in order to start performing simple readings.
Lesson 2 - Choosing & Preparing Your Deck
Lesson 3 - The Major Arcana
Lesson 4 - The Minor Arcana
Lesson 5 - Interpreting The Minor Arcana
Lesson 6 - Getting Started
To access this course, students will need a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) that meets the Canvas system requirements.
π View system and browser requirements
You can also access your course on the go with the Canvas mobile app. From any device, students can:
View lessons and grades
Submit assignments
Track progress with the built-in calendar and to-do list
Send and receive messages
Textbooks are not required for this course, but you will need access to a standard set of tarot cards such as the Smith Rider Waite deck.Β
This course includes a variety of thoughtfully crafted assignments to help you integrate and apply what youβve learned.
Assignments are submitted through the Canvas platform and are evaluated based on:
Clarity of expression
Creativity and originality
Understanding of the material
Sincere effort and engagement
βοΈ Coursework Load: Moderate
You can expect to spend around 2β4 hours completing assignments, in addition to reading and reflection time.
π Credits Earned: 1Β
This credit counts toward progression through the Mastery Streams as part of our structured training and advancement system. To learn more about how credits contribute to initiation and elevation within the tradition, please visit our Training Paths page.