Foundations of Tarot: Reading the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot with Kody

A 6-Week Beginner Course

$399 includes Exploring Tarot Using Radiant Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck And Book Set

$75 Drop in single class based on availability, please email [email protected] if interested
Book & Deck Set not included

Class 1: Foundations of Tarot

Goal: Understand what tarot is and begin reading immediately.

Topics

· History of tarot

· The Rider–Waite–Smith deck

· Myths and misconceptions

· Structure of the deck

· How tarot works

· Choosing good questions

· First one-card reading

Homework

· Daily one-card pull and journal.

Class 2: The Major Arcana

Goal: Learn the spiritual backbone of the deck.

Topics

· The Fool’s Journey

· Major Arcana themes

· Archetypes

· Reading Major Arcana cards

· Practice readings

Class 3: The Minor Arcana

Goal: Understand everyday life through the suits.

Topics

· The four suits

· The four elements

· Basic numerology

· Progression from Ace through Ten

· Practice exercises

Class 4: Court Cards

Goal: Remove the mystery from the hardest cards.

Topics

· Pages

· Knights

· Queens

· Kings

· People vs. energy

· Reading court cards confidently

Class 5: Reading the Cards Together

Goal: Stop reading individual cards and start reading stories.

Topics

· Card combinations

· Patterns

· Symbolism

· Three-card spreads

· Reading intuitively

· Common mistakes

Class 6: Reading for Yourself & Others

Goal: Leave confident enough to begin reading.

Topics

· Ethics

· Asking empowering questions

· Reading for friends

· Difficult cards

· Building confidence

· Resources for continued study

· Live practice readings

The classes take place at The Makeup Altar, 6:30-8:30pm
114 S 11th St
Nashville TN, 37216
Free street parking or paid lot next door at Beyond The Edge

If you would like to avoid the Eventbrite fee’s you can Venmo Melanie-Mills-14 (last four numbers associated with the account are 4162) Please make sure to include your email or you can call into the shop 6155384515 with Card info.

Foundations of Tarot: An Introduction to the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot
Have you ever wanted to learn tarot but didn’t know where to begin?Whether you’re opening your very first deck or looking to strengthen your foundation, Foundations of Tarot is a welcoming six-week course designed to help you confidently read the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot.Together, we’ll explore the symbolism, stories, and structure that have made the Rider–Waite–Smith deck the world’s most popular tarot deck. You’ll learn how to move beyond memorizing keywords and begin reading the cards with confidence, clarity, and intuition.

Throughout this interactive series, you’ll learn

:• The history and structure of the tarot

• The Major and Minor Arcana

• The Court Cards

• The symbolism that brings the cards to life

• How to connect multiple cards into a meaningful story

• Popular tarot spreads and how to use them

• Best practices for reading for yourself and others

Each class includes guided instruction, discussion, and hands-on practice so you’ll leave feeling more confident with your cards every week.No previous experience is required. Beginners are warmly welcomed, and those with prior tarot experience will deepen their understanding of the Rider–Waite–Smith system while refining their reading skills.The course is taught by Kody, founder of TheLifeKode and a Certified Biddy Tarot Reader, combining structured tarot education with a practical, supportive teaching style designed to help students build confidence from day one.By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience to read the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot for yourself and others with a strong foundation to continue exploring the cards for years to come.

About the Instructor
Kody is the founder of The LifeKode, a Certified Biddy Tarot Reader, ancestral healing practitioner, bone throwing reader, and Reiki Master. Through tarot, bone throwing, and ancestral healing, he helps people gain clarity, recognize patterns, and move forward with greater intention.His teaching style is practical, supportive, and rooted in making spiritual practices accessible to everyone, whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your journey.