Question 1

Do I need any prior experience with tarot?

Accepted Answer

None at all. Tarot Academy is built for everyone, from someone who has never held a deck to someone who has been reading professionally for years. The curriculum starts from first principles and builds into territory that will challenge even experienced students. Wherever you're starting from, you'll be met there.

Question 2

How is the course delivered?

Accepted Answer

Tarot Academy is entirely online. When you enroll, you'll receive a login and access to a dedicated page on the website where all course material lives. The full curriculum is video-based, accessible from any device, and yours for life. There are no live sessions and no set schedule. Students move through the material at their own pace. If the curriculum is ever updated or expanded, that content is yours too, automatically, at no extra cost.

Question 3

How long will it take to complete?

Accepted Answer

That depends on you and how deeply you want to go. The core curriculum is 25+ hours of instruction, and most students move through it in 8 to 12 weeks studying a few hours per week. Tarot is a practice, not just a subject. Many students find themselves revisiting lessons as their understanding deepens. There's no deadline, and the course is yours for life.

Question 4

Is this course right for me if I just want to read for myself?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The course is built around developing a personal, embodied relationship with the cards, so that when you pull a card for yourself, you're not consulting a definition. You're having a conversation with your own experience. The professional path content is there for those who want it, but it's entirely optional.

Question 5

What deck do I need?

Accepted Answer

It's recommended that students use the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck without annotations. This is the most widely studied deck and the one the curriculum is built around. If you already own a different deck, you can still take the course, but the RWS is strongly recommended.

Question 6

What is the founding class offer?

Accepted Answer

The founding class is the first wave of students to enroll in Tarot Academy. Founding class tuition is $900. Once the founding class closes, tuition returns to $1,200 permanently. Join the waitlist to be invited when enrollment opens.

Question 7

What about the Certification program?

Accepted Answer

The Certification program is a separate offering for students who are serious about going all the way. It is $3,000 and includes six weeks of weekly 1:1 sessions with Patrick, culminating in a three-part final exam. Enrollment is by application only and opens 5 times a year. Spaces are limited. Purchase of the Tarot Academy course is required for consideration.

Question 8

Is there a refund policy?

Accepted Answer

All sales are final. There are no refunds on the Tarot Academy course or the Certification program. For Certification students, Patrick will make every effort to accommodate your schedule. However, if you do not appear for a scheduled session, that session is forfeited.

Question 9

When can I start?

Accepted Answer

Enrollment is opening soon. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first students invited to enroll when doors open. Once you've enrolled, there's no set start date. You begin when you're ready and move through the curriculum entirely at your own pace.

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