Fortune Minding with Maria

Samhain is a festival in the pagan Wheel of the Year that marks the beginning of the darker months of the year. Most of us these days honour this festival as Halloween. We will be gathering on the evening of October 27th to celebrate this day through some of my favourite Halloween-themed tarot spreads, practices, rituals, and other treats.

You will leave this session with a whole new assortment of spreads and card reading approaches to add to your tarot toolbox. You will also have a better understanding of how to align your tarot practice with the seasons & cycles of the year.

Beginners are more than welcome, but it's important to know that this event is experiential and not taught. However, if any beginners do come, I will share a brief explanation of how to engage with your tarot cards in the workshop even if you've never formally studied before.

Please come prepared with a deck (or two!), something to write with (i.e. journal and pen), and an open and curious mind. Please also bring a small, unused candle (white, black, or orange) and something to scry with (a crystal, mirror, dish of water, or even a stick of incense would do). Please get in touch if you have any questions about this.

We will be meeting on Zoom. The Zoom link is available on the event page for those who have reserved a space. Any questions about Zoom, just ask!

**PLEASE NOTE this workshop will be recorded. There are no refunds for this event, but if you are not able to attend live then you can catch up with the recording (available for 3 weeks).

Welcome to our 5-week online course TAROT FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS!

I'm so excited to be your guide into the wonderful & magical world of tarot and intuition. Every lesson will include discussion, in-depth explanations, and practical hands-on exercises to help you integrate the material.

Part 1 (Wed November 4th)
INTRODUCTION TO TAROT
We will cover what tarot is and isn't, the structure of a tarot deck, how to choose and work with your tarot deck, and how to develop your intuition and card reading skills.

Part 2 (Wed November 11th)
THE MAJOR ARCANA
We will discuss the meanings and symbolism behind the 22 Major Arcana in the tarot deck, how to work with these cards in a reading, and how to interpret their appearance in a spread.

Part 3 (Wed November 18th)
THE MINOR ARCANA
We will explore the four suits in the tarot deck (Cups, Swords, Wands, and Pentacles), how to work with these cards in a reading, and how to interpret them as individual cards as well as in pairs and triplets.

Part 4 (Wed November 25th)
THE COURT CARDS
We will discuss how to work with the commonly misunderstood court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). We will also get acquainted with some of the most popular and versatile tarot spreads and learn how to use them to gain answers & insight.

Part 5 (Wed December 2nd)
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
We will shed light on how to read reversed cards, what to do when you draw a blank during a reading, and other useful tarot techniques, as well as how to keep developing your card reading skills into the future.

The course will take place on Zoom from 7-9pm UK time. Each session will be recorded, and attendees will have access to the recording for 1 month.

You are welcome to book individual classes on Meetup (£25 each) or you can book all 5 lessons for only £100. If you want to book all 5, please email me (maria@thefortuneminder.com). Please note that the Zoom link for each class is different, so make sure you book for each session you would like to attend.

There are no refunds available for this event, but since every session will be recorded, even if you can't attend live you won't miss out. Recordings will be emailed via Meetup, so please check your Meetup settings and make sure you have enabled email updates from Fortune Minding with Maria.

TESTIMONIALS
"If you are considering taking a course with Maria, I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a remarkably calm, knowledgeable host who leads with immense patience and clarity. Throughout the session, she guided us in a way that felt naturally supportive and engaging."

"Such a wonderful group class, inviting, host is very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. She helps us to understand our cards and that this is a personal journey for us. We only share if we desire to. Lovely class and I’ll definitely be doing it again."

"Thank you, Maria. I really enjoy participating in your workshops. You create a harmonious atmosphere in the group, I feel safe and comfortable. And you have a great way of teaching your Tarot knowledge."

FAQs
Do I need to bring a tarot deck?
Yes! The Rider-Waite-Smith deck is highly encouraged, since it's the deck our lessons will be most strongly based on. If there is another deck you have or prefer, please email me (maria@thefortuneminder.com) to check that it's appropriate for this course.

What else do I need?
A journal and something to write with, as well as candles/incense if you want to set a nice contemplative mood!

Can I use an oracle deck?
No. This is a tarot course, so if you use an oracle deck then unfortunately you just won't get the most out of the course. You are more than welcome to use your oracle decks in our monthly practice group (Check in With Your Deck).

What if I'm not strictly a beginner? Can I still join?
Of course! These classes are created with beginners in mind, but they are also appropriate for anyone who has some experience with tarot and wants a refresher.

Do I have to attend all 5 classes?
No, but it's highly encouraged! Each class builds upon the previous session, so you will get the most out of the course if you can attend all lessons. If you're unable to attend live, you will still have access to the Zoom recording (usually sent out in an email by the following day). But with all that said, if you truly only want to attend 1 or 2 classes, that's totally up to you.

I have another question that isn't listed here.
Reach out to me at maria@thefortuneminder.com