Course Tutor: Wort Moon

Number of Lessons: 6

Level: Suitable for beginners and beyond.

Prerequisites: none

Cost: £6 unlimited access

Course details:

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.

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.

Course Modules:

Lesson 1 - Introduction & History

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

Course Requirements:

Students need access to a computer or device that meets the system requirements. For details concerning computer and browser requirements go to: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66

Access your courses on the go with the free mobile app. From any device, students can:

• View grades and course content

• Submit assignments

• Keep track of course work with to do list and calendar

• Send and receive messages 

Additional Resources:

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. 

Assessment & Certificate:

This course has been graded as having a 'moderate' coursework load. Which equates to 1 - 2 hours of additional, independent work. Students will be required to submit coursework in the form of: course evaluation surveys, short written assignments in addition to practical exercises to help them master essential techniques. 

There are no deadlines for turning in coursework and students are free to work through each module at their own time and pace. A certificate of completion can be accessed in the final module, which can then be downloaded and printed. 

This course will count as 1 optional credit for those on the Path of Air taking the ‘Divination’ mastery stream. See 'Advancement Paths' page for more details about our structured advancement scheme.

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