When I first started out learning to read tarot cards, there were no classes around me or online. These days however you can find schools anywhere you look. All you need is search online for 'tarot class' and you will find that you have troubles choosing the best from the many options available to you.
So are tarot classes really worth joining?
Some people say they've learned lots since they've joined such a class. And even more people say that they've never joined an expensive class and they've learned tarot just fine.
Going to a tarot school can be quite costly. So if you don't have the money for an online class, then go with the more traditional way of learning the tarot from books, from using your intuition and from simply practicing with the cards.
You can also work in a small group with a friend or a few friends and exchange readings for one another. There is nothing better than a feedback from somebody for whom you've read the cards. They will tell you exactly what they thought of the reading and how meaningful it was for them.
However joining online tarot classes can be beneficial as well. You can discuss tarot in a group of like minded people. You can get feedback from them and you can get motivated by your peers. That is really a great way to pick up the craft fast.
You can give constructive criticism and feedback and you can learn from others, sometimes in real life time. And in addition you can have discussions on the meanings of the cards and brainstorm sessions on them. This is one of the things I truly like about a tarot class.
One of the best courses I took was the online Barnes & Noble course based on Joan Bunning's book. Sadly I think that course is no longer offered. If you can find something similar to that one, you're in luck.
On the other hand, don't think that you absolutely need to join a class to learn tarot. If you can learn by yourself, if you like self-study, then you're off to a great start. The important part here is to keep yourself motivated to continue and not give up.
Many times I found that this is something that keeps people from really becoming a pro at what they're doing: giving up too early because they lose motivation and interest. So if you know you're this type of person, then joining a tarot school will be the best way ahead for you.
Whether you join a class or you're mastering tarot on your own, you need a couple of great tarot books. Visit my site for some of the best tarot book reviews such as the excellent guide called The Complete Tarot Reader. This is a book that practically anyone can learn from.
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