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Online Beginners’ Tarot

Discover The Meanings Within Each Of The Tarot Cards And Unlock The Secrets Within The Tarot . . .

Learn How To Read Tarot Cards With Easy to Follow
Online Tarot Course For Beginners

Our easy to follow online Tarot course  for beginners will take you step by step through each of the Tarot Cards, showing you how to read and interpret the Tarot for yourself and others . . .

From Debbie Winterbourne
London, UK

Dear Budding Tarot Reader,

Are you fascinated by the magical images of the Tarot but struggle to really grasp their meaning?

Do you want to be able to interpret the meaning in the cards with ease and confidence?

Hi, my name is Debbie Winterbourne and from an early age I’ve been fascinated with Tarot and the magical images within the Tarot cards.  I wanted to know what each of these beautiful images meant. I started studying the definitions of all the cards and spent many years fully understanding each one.  I’ve now been practising Tarot for over twenty years and teaching Tarot for 7 years. I have a Masters degree in Mysticism and Religious Experience and am also a qualified psychotherapist.

The good news . . .

The good news is that it needn’t take you years or a Masters degree to really understand the Tarot.  What you do need though to become a truly great Tarot card reader, is a really good foundation based on a clear understanding of the meanings within each Tarot card.

The study of Tarot is a genuine and meaningful pursuit. I strongly believe that the practise of Tarot incorporates a combination of intellectual, emotional and spiritual (mind, body, spirit) understanding and I bring all of these different disciplines to my study and teaching of Tarot.

1. Mind: It is vital to have a proper understanding of the basic symbols and meanings of the cards.

2. Emotional (or body wisdom): It is very easy as a reader to get caught up in all your own issues and processes, which affect the clarity and meaning of the reading for your client. Becoming a better Tarot reader means that you are also on your own path of personal development; understanding your shadow side and learning to come into a pure clear space, so that you can be the best reader possible.

3. Spiritual: Once the basic definitions have been assimilated, the gift of the Tarot reader is to understand the cards; not from the logical left side of the brain, but to begin to open the door to reading the cards using their intuition and understanding of the messages that the images are attempting to convey. The reader is an intermediary and translator of the cards, and just as dreams speak in images rather than words, so the Tarot is speaking its own language with which you need to become familiar.

“Debbie is a very talented and experienced teacher.  Her knowledge of tarot is encyclopaedic and she never fails to surprise you with new and interesting reading layouts.  I have done several courses with her from absolute beginner to masterclass and can honestly say that I enjoy her patient open-minded style – which is why I keep coming back for more!  If you want to learn the tarot (and its a huge subject) then Debbie has a way of opening your mind to the possibilities that the universe has to offer.” Michelle, London

Learn how to read Tarot cards . . .

Our easy to follow online Beginners’ Tarot course, puts you firmly on the road to becoming a confident and knowledgeable Tarot card reader. And is a great introduction for those starting out on their path of understanding.

In the course we introduce you to all the nuances of learning how to read Tarot cards. We use the Rider-Waite deck, as we believe that once you have mastered this deck, you will be proficient in reading most other decks and can go on to choose a deck that really resonates with you.

Beginners’ Tarot teaches you the basics of how to read Tarot cards, taking you through the meanings, symbols and definitions of each of the 78 Tarot cards which includes 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards.

Plus:

  • at least six different Tarot spreads are included in the course with sample readings taken from real life clients. You will be able to look at a spread and see how you would interpret it before listening to the interpretation given by The Academy of Tarot.
  • how to shuffle and spread the cards, how Tarot links with astrology, and how to read the complex Court cards.

The course is an audio video presentation where I explain in depth about each card so you can listen and read  at the same time, making it a much more powerful learning method.  It also allows you to take the course at your own pace.  And by the end of the course you will be able to undertake at least six readings with a good understanding of the language of Tarot and how to read for potential clients.

 

Who is the Beginners’ Tarot Course for?

Beginners’ Tarot is all about increasing your knowledge of the definitions and symbols of the Tarot.  If you are . . .

• A newcomer to the world of tarot who has no or limited knowledge of Tarot and wants to learn more!
• Interested in using Tarot in conjunction with your own field, or
• Interested in learning how to read your own tarot spreads

. . . Then the Beginners’ Tarot course is for you!

“I have known Debbie for several years and attended many of her brilliant tarot classes. She has a fantastic knowledge of the cards and her teaching is addictive.  I have progressed from a total beginner to a professional reader and still attend her classes because I get so much from them each time and never fail to enjoy the time spent..I would strongly recommend her as a teacher and even if you have only a small curiosity I am sure this will grow to a passion.”
Sonia, London

 

Buy Now!

Order the online Beginner’s Tarot course today and learn how to read and interpret the Tarot for yourself and others for just £59.95

What you will learn:

The course is delivered as an audio powerpoint format in five parts. During the course you will learn:

  • The basics of how to read Tarot cards
  • The meanings, symbols and definitions of each of the 78 Tarot cards including the 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards
  • How to look at a spread and see how you would interpret it
  • About your ‘Soul’ Card and what this says about your purpose in life
  • About your ‘Hidden Teacher’ Card which indicates your lessons to learn in this life
  • We will also look at how Tarot links to astrology and numerology
  • We look in detail at the Celtic Cross which is one of the main spreads to understand

The Beginners’ Tarot course is divided into five parts:

  • Part One: covers the first ten cards of the Major Arcana. The Major Arcana cards are powerful cards of great significance in a reading. By the end of Part One you will know something about the history of the Tarot, different Tarot decks, the definitions of the first ten cards of the Major Arcana and have discovered your Soul card. You will also be able to practise a three card reading and have understood how to shuffle and spread the cards for a reading;
  • Part Two: covers the remainder of the Major Arcana cards. By the end of Part Two, you will have learnt the definitions of these remaining cards of the Major Arcana, have discovered your ‘Hidden Teacher’ card, have learned about how astrology connects with Tarot and be able to practise a five card reading;
  • Part Three: covers an introduction to the 56 Minor Arcana cards in the Tarot. The Minor Arcana are composed of four suits: cups, swords, wands and pentacles. They signify everyday events in a client’s life. By the end of Part Three you will have learned about the first half of the Minor Arcana suits of Cups and Swords. You will also have learned about the energies of the Minor Arcana and be able to practise two full length Tarot spreads both taken from real life clients;
  • Part Four: covers the second half of the Minor Arcana suits of Wands and Pentacles. By the end of Part Four, you will have learned the definitions of the Wands and Pentalces cards and be able to practise two further full length Tarot spreads based on real life clients;
  • Part Five: covers the complex Court Cards of the Minor Arcana. The court cards are Page, Knight, Queen and King in each of the Minor Arcana suits. By the end of Part Five, you will know what type of person or situation each Court card might signify and how the Court cards link to astrological signs. You will also know the definitions of all the Court cards and be able to practise the famous Tarot spread ‘The Celtic Cross’. You will also discover how Tarot might link to different themes such as conflict, anger, joy, travel and health.

 

“Deborah is a fantastic teacher. Her friendly, interactive classes combine theory and practical exercises perfectly and her knowledge of tarot is extensive. Her beginners class is great, because even though you may arrive with little knowledge, you leave with a much greater understanding of the tarot and an even greater desire to learn more!”
Kerry Harding

 

Buy Now!

Order the online Beginner’s Tarot course today and learn how to read and interpret the Tarot for yourself and others for just £59.95

Thank you so much for your Beginner’s Tarot Course, I have enjoyed it very much. It is very user friendly, easy to follow, clear and concise, and allowed me to learn at a pace I felt comfortable with. Being able to pause and take notes is a great help. I particularly enjoyed listening to your voice which I found perfectly suited to this type of learning. Highly recommended. Jerico

Buy Now!

Order the online Beginner’s Tarot course today and learn how to read and interpret the Tarot for yourself and others for just £59.95

 

 

From Debbie
The Academy of Tarot

 

 

 

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1 to 1 Tarot Readings with Debbie

I'm available for Tarot card readings on a one to one basis for £45 per session. I can do this face to face, via email or over the phone. Just email me at: debbie@theacademyoftarot.com for further information.

I’ve been practising Tarot for over 20 years. Find out more about me.

"My Tarot experience with Debbie was very insightful. I walked out with clarity and reassurance on a subect I'd been pondering for some time. I would recommend a consultation if you are seeking clear direction." Andrea, Leeds.

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