A tarot reading is more, much more, than remarking on cards, or even interpreting cards. A tarot reading is a spiritual experience from which inspiration, understanding and practical solutions are derived.
In a tarot reading, the reader, the querent, the tarot images, and Spirit work together to divine truth and create an environment where healing can occur.
In this tarot intensive we will explore the skills that create a world-class tarot reading. Christiana will teach these skills in five sections. Each section will be a workshop offering hands-on experience.
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Creating and Managing Energy in a Tarot Reading
While we all perceive and understand Spirit differently, we all experience something spiritual in a tarot reading. Whether we see this is a function of our own consciousness or something outside of ourselves isn't important to the process. What is important is that we...
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How the Seventy-Eight Cards Behave in a Tarot Reading
Each card can perform numerous functions in a reading. In this section we will learn how keywords, images, classic interpretations, correspondences and intuitive hits work together to form a reading that is pertinent, accurate and inspiring. This will include the...
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Tarot Reading Techniques
The techniques available to us for giving a tarot reading are vast. While each tarot reader has their preferred methods, it is important to have a full toolbox of techniques at your disposal. Having many techniques gives us the best possibility to handle any situation...
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Delivery is Everything
We can derive an astounding amount of information in a reading. Yet, it won't mean much if we can't deliver that information in a way that is palatable, understandable, entertaining, empowering and healing. In this final section we will practice delivering messages...
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Closing and Setting Intentions
In closing, will spend a few supportive moments together to take account of what we have learned. We will set intentions to use this new knowledge in our practices going forward.
Opening Ceremony
We will gather together as a community to create sacred space, set intentions, and perform divinations for our weekend ahead.
Tarot Art and Artists Breakfast and Discussion
Why did our artists create the cards the way they did? What are our favorite card depictions, and why? How do different types of art stimulate our physic senses differently? How would you like to depict the cards? What sort of deck would you design if you could? Be...
Closing Ceremony
We will gather together for a final time to acknowledge and celebrate new friends, new skills, and new wisdom.