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TABI has been training members in how to use the Tarot since 2001. Our Beginner’s course has recently been revisited 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 to, by clicking in 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

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.

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 2024 will run from 
January 14th – March 10th and from August 5th – September 29th.

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 beginners 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

Exploring Tarot

Meditation and Manifestation techniques for spiritual practice

Week 8

Review and conclusion

Looking at the ins and outs of setting up your own Tarot business

The Intermediate course for 2024 will run from 
April 8th – June 4th and October 7th – December 1st.

Fantastic base course!
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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
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
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
Just to thank you all for a fab course!
StudentBasic Course
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.
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