Classic Tarot decks such as the Thoth deck and the Ryder-Waite-Smith Tarot are saturated with Qabalistic symbolism, but because of that system’s cultural and religious affiliations, these rich symbols are often overlooked (sometimes intentionally) by tarot readers who approach the cards from a pagan/polytheistic perspective. This course will offer insights that open up the Tree of Life to more spiritually inclusive interpretations, adding layers of meaning to cards that sometimes seem all too familiar.

Don of BlueMonday has studied and practiced tarot reading since 1986. In recent years their reading practice has been enriched by examining the Qabalahlistic symbolism embedded in the classic Thoth and Ryder-Waite-Smith decks from a Wiccan perspective. Although Qabalah is a very systematic approach, their own use of the Tree of Life is largely intuitive, and they intend to make this rich symbolism meaningful for tarot readers who integrate intuitive approaches.