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TABI has been training members in how to use the Tarot since 2001. Our Beginner’s course has recently been revised and now runs for 8 weeks using the Joan Bunning online book Learning the Tarot, our talented online Trainers, and the TABI forum.

To be eligible for the training you need to be a TABI member (£20 annually) and be at a beginner level with Tarot.

Beginners Course

Check out our TABI Beginner’s training modules and if you would like to join our next course please email your interest by clicking the button below.

Week 1

Introduction

Structure and format of the course, and expectations of students. Brief history of the cards, how they’re used, misconceptions and myths, basic ‘care and feeding’ of yourself and your deck.

Week 2

The Major Arcana

Introduction to the cycle of the major cards. Similarities, progression, Tarot tableau and its meaning. How to think of the Majors when they appear in a reading.

Week 3

The Minor Arcana

Introduction to the suits of the minor cards. Meanings of suits, numbers, directions. Similarities and differences in images. How to approach the ‘story’ of the Minors in a reading.

Week 4

How to work with Court Cards

Different ways to interpret court cards. How to effectively use court cards in a reading.

Week 5

The Spread

The different kinds of spreads one can use for a reading. Standard ones, nonstandard ones, where to find new and interesting spreads, how to think about creating your own.

Week 6

Reading
the cards I

How you or your client can formulate an effective question. How to prepare to give a reading. The reading process. How to work with your client. Reading ethics.

Week 7

Reading
the cards II

How to create a meaningful and useful reading from the cards in the spread, including interpreting reversed cards. How to advise your clients.

Week 8

Review, conclusion, and next steps

Summing up the past seven weeks, final thoughts, any topics the students would like to discuss or review, ideas and suggestions for future learning.

Week 1

Introduction

Structure and format of the course, and expectations of students. Brief history of the cards, how they’re used, misconceptions and myths, basic ‘care and feeding’ of yourself and your deck.

Week 2

The Major Arcana

Introduction to the cycle of the major cards. Similarities, progression, Tarot tableau and its meaning. How to think of the Majors when they appear in a reading.

Week 3

The Minor Arcana

Introduction to the suits of the minor cards. Meanings of suits, numbers, directions. Similarities and differences in images. How to approach the ‘story’ of the Minors in a reading.

Week 4

The Spread

The different kinds of spreads one can use for a reading. Standard ones, nonstandard ones, where to find new and interesting spreads, how to think about creating your own.

Week 5

Reading
the cards I

How you or your client can formulate an effective question. How to prepare to give a reading. The reading process. How to work with your client. Reading ethics.

Week 6

How to work with Court Cards

Different ways to interpret court cards. How to effectively use court cards in a reading.

Week 7

Reading
the cards II

How to create a meaningful and useful reading from the cards in the spread, including interpreting reversed cards. How to advise your clients.

Week 8

Review, conclusion, and next steps

Summing up the past seven weeks, final thoughts, any topics the students would like to discuss or review, ideas and suggestions for future learning.

The Beginners course for 2026 will run from 
January 11th – March 8th and from August 2nd – September 20th.

Intermediate Training

Our Intermediate level training course will build on the knowledge of the Beginner’s course and will include the following modules over an 8 week period, combining TABI trainer expertise and our world-renowned TABI forum.

To be able to join our intermediate course, you need to have a working knowledge of the topics covered in the beginner’s course or to have successfully completed the beginner’s course.

Week 1

Introduction

 to the course

Week 2

Astrology Majors

Taking a deep dive into the astrological correspondences with the Tarot Majors

Week 3

Astrology Minors/Decans

Looking at the 36 zodiac decans and how these correspond to the Minors in the Tarot.

Week 4

Tableau readings

Looking at the Tableau spread and how to navigate larger readings.

Week 5

Qabalah/Tree of life

Taking a deep dive into the Kabbalah and how this corresponds to the Tarot cards with an introduction to the Tree of Life spread.

Week 6

The Opening
of the Key

Getting a feel for complicated Tarot spreads by looking at the Golden Dawn technique – the Opening of the Key.

Week 7

Exploring the Marseille Tarot

Introducing the Marseille cards and a different style of reading.

Week 8

Next Steps

Using other decks (Tarot/Oracle and Lenormand) to enhance your readings.

Week 1

Introduction

 to the course

Week 2

Astrology Majors

Taking a deep dive into the astrological correspondences with the Tarot Majors

Week 3

Astrology Minors/Decans

Looking at the 36 zodiac decans and how these correspond to the Minors in the Tarot.

Week 4

Tableau readings

Looking at the Tableau spread and how to navigate larger readings.

Week 5

Kabbalah/Tree of life

Taking a deep dive into the Kabbalah and how this corresponds to the Tarot cards with an introduction to the Tree of Life spread.

Week 6

The Opening
of the Key

Getting a feel for complicated Tarot spreads by looking at the Golden Dawn technique – the Opening of the Key.

Week 7

Tarot de Marseille (TdM)

This module provides a deep dive into the Tarot de Marseille (TdM) – one of the most common tarot
systems in use after the Rider Waite Smith (RWS).

Week 8

Reading with other decks.

Exploring how to make the most of your Tarot readings by mixing it up with the use of other decks.

The Intermediate course for 2026 will run from 
March 29th – May 24th and October 4th – November 22nd.

Fantastic base course!
StudentBasic Course 2023
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course thank you to all the Tutors for your time you gave so freely truly amazing and lovely ladies.
StudentBasic Course 2023
Very grateful for all of the trainers time and wisdom. I feel it was a helpful course and was effective in helping me.
StudentBasic Course 2023
Just a heart felt thanks to all the tutors and organisers for their time and energy, the course has been amazing and I have learned so much from all of you.
StudentBasic Course 2023
Just to thank you all for a fab course!
StudentBasic Course 2023
I am writing firstly to say how amazing the intermediate course was that I completed last week. The time and effort put in by all you volunteers was amazing and it really expanded my knowledge of tarot. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be mixing with such a great group of people.
StudentIntermediate course
The whole experience was fabulous! Even if unsure of something there was enough support to be able to ask for help. The dedication of TABI to put this together is first class. And to do it twice a year, wow. Thank you for the opportunity. I for one love the experience and would recommend for anyone wanting to extend their knowledge to definitely go for it. Thank you
StudentIntermediate course 2024
I appreciate all the hard work of the mentors and really gained a lot from the discussions and interactions during the zoom sessions. Thanks for all the time, energy, effort and enthusiasm. I have come away with new ideas and more areas of tarot I want to learn. An excellent course.
StudentIntermediate course 2024
Every one of the trainers was lovely and presented well. The host was amazing and really looked after everyone well. Thank you for the experience.
StudentIntermediate course 2024
Grateful to TABI for running the training sessions, especially free to members is brilliant.
StudentIntermediate course 2024
I have nothing but praise for all the trainers and the work they put into every week to teach us the tarot. I thoroughly enjoyed every week. I looked forward to Sundays and now I seem to be having withdrawal symptoms. You are all amazing, empathetic trainers, readers … just amazing.!!!
StudentIntermediate course 2024
My gratitude for an exceptional course. Not only have I learned about the Tarot I have also learned more about myself and I have started dismissing old beliefs that are no longer true (I guess this is my own personal Tower moment). I would appreciate it if you could pass on my thanks to all of the tutors. They are amazing and amongst the best teachers I know.
StudentBeginner's course Jan 2025
I really appreciated the course, and that it was an opportunity to meet the cards again with beginner’s mind. Enjoyed the variety of presenters and the HW tasks were very good practice to integrate,. Thank you TABI!
StudentBeginner's course 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I’d definitely like to do it again as I feel I would get even more out of it with the knowledge I have gained from the course. I’d like to thank each and ever tutor and hope it won’t be long before we are back together learning and developing. The zoom concept for teaching is a wonder medium to bring a disparate group of people together, some from many different parts of the globe. The entire experience was an honour and for me a real high point. Thank you.
StudentBeginner's course Jan 2025
I think it was overall a very good course. I learned a lot from the exercises and I liked doing them. I also liked that there was a different trainer for each module so that you can learn from many different people who have different views on things. I look forward to the intermediate course!
StudentBeginner's course Jan 2025
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