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Short small spreads are all the rage these days. While longer, more in-depth spreads are where you build your reputation, change lives, and help serious (repeat) clients solve real-world problems, no one has time for those now! Everyone wants to give short readings, even though you get your biggest tips from expertly executed in-depth sessions that produce real results. SHORT READINGS ARE MORE FUN! (for the reader) So how do we make any money from this? Even more important, how can we give our clients real value in 5 to 15 minutes? After all, we can't compress time (well . . . can we? Come to school to find out how, but for the sake of this free lesson . . .) HOW DO WE make a 5–15 minute reading stand out in someone's mind? That's what today's lesson is all about. We go DEEP into what makes short and long readings work. This session isn't a simple "do this to make people like you" lesson. We want you to understand this instinctively so that ALL of your readings from now on are twice as good as they were before today. Long, short (but especially short) readings — all of these will be better. Too much to say here, but definitely take notes! Also, ask questions. That's what we are here for! Thanks for being here.
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The eight of wands is easily one of the more confusing cards in the tarot. The visuals are simplistic: eight sticks are seemingly floating in air, and in the background is a small river and a house. The lack of people or determinable action gives this card something of a generic feel,, and as a result forces too many tarot readers to memorize keywords or key phrases in an attempt to make sense of this when this card comes up in a reading. But it is the simplicity and synchronicity of this image that reveals much of its true meaning. This is what we discuss in today's tarot card meaning lesson. notice how each stick is perfectly parallel with each other, and they are all approximately the same distance from the edge of the card. Given the nature of the rest of the sticks in the tarot we can assume (and correctly so) that all of these sticks are of the same or similar length. The variation in their horizontal location implies these were all launched (thrown or catapulted) at roughly the same time, given a slight allowance for human error and strength (force of throw). This implies both a human element, but also organization, teamwork, and a controlling factor such as a leader. Come join us in our examination of this card and learn why I can mean in any number of instances. All of this and more is available at easytarotlessons.com
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The seven of wands shows us a young man standing on a hill that ends in a cliff, and what seem to be stick-wielding assailants are coming at him. He doesn’t have anywhere to go, as he has been backed into a corner. His only choice now is to stand and fight. The 7 of Wands shows us when we are forced into a position, or forced to make a choice. We are under pressure, or we are put upon by others. This is a card of open conflict, but there is not a fight yet — just the threat of implied violence. All too often the threat of implied violence is enough to make most people behave or acquiesce to our demands. But in this case, this young man has chosen to stand and fight. He doesn’t look prepared. He is wearing mismatching shoes. No one knows if this was one of the many accidents pam made in drawing the art — as she said her self that she was underpaid and rushed to completion. But to be fair, Art only wanted the “major” Arcana scene-illustrated, so in some ways she just went over budget — but the fact that she did changed history, and it is too bad how her story played out. But back to this guy . . . in the 7 of Wands we see implied conflict. We are experiencing peer pressure, whether it is an open mob or conversion therapy. We are being hunted, punished, or shamed for not going along with the “group think.” We may have earned this ire (we insulted someone, or we we a menace to society), or this could be any one of the countless cases of being wrongly accused of an action or belief we never took part in. The seven of Wands doesn’t tell us “why” or “what” — it only shows us the consequences of previous actions or general unpopularity. To fully understand this card in a spread we need to know the context in which we are reading. We need to have a question this card answers, or we need other cards that *do* state what happened, and how we go to this place. Lastly, if this card is the very last card and indicates the final outcome, it implies that someone is getting their comeuppance (whether that is deserved or not), but without another card that shows “how that Tuens out,” it leaves us to believe that justice served is enough information, and that we should ask no more.
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The Six of Wands shows us a hero returning from some kind of victory — or this is celebrating his promotion or raise in status. No matter whether this is earned or if it is stolen valor, this card shows someone riding high in life. This is what it is like to be popular, in demand, and having people cheering you on. This can be a moment in time, like when you receive your diploma at the graduation ceremony for college, or the announcement that you are “employee of the month.” But this can be an event, a circumstance, or an environment. That means that the 6 of Wands as a tarot card in a spread can represent something that is lasting or something that comes and is gone before you are ready for it to fade. The 6 of Wands doesn’t tell us what you are popular or famous for, only that you are. Also, it does not tell us how long you are famous. For these answers you need to carefully examine the tarot spread you cast, and compare that to the question you asked. Also, this card shows how exposed you are. As unfair as it is, when you are riding in life, far above the common masses, you are like the United States President John F. Kennedy riding in a convertible in Dallas Texas in November of 1963. His head made an easy target for an assassin’s bullet. And as horrific as that event was, it remains a stain on United States history. But this card shows the moment before it all happened, including that guy in the back of the parade who is not happy that someone else gets to ride on a house while he has to walk. This card is both a celebration of popularity and a warning not to trample on others. If you are the only person on a horse, it is your job not to step on people, not their job to move out of your way. There is not a lot of depth to this particular card, but its secrets can be teased out through careful observation and deep rumination. Come join our mystery school at and learn ALL of the secrets of the tarot — not just the superficial ones we reveal to the public. This is a lifelong skill you will benefit from. And we are here to show you the hidden pathways. Tarot card Keywords for study: hero, victory celebration, parade, fanfare, high horse, leader, returning hero, being on display, praise, promotion, equestrian show, horses, dressage, virility, sexual prowess, machismo, boasting, narcissism, influence, popularity, social influencer, going viral
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The 5 of Wands is a deceptively complex tarot card that deals with the intricacies of social hierarchies and how we all fit in with various groups, don't fit in with others, and what we can expect when we try to manage discordant affairs. While the base art is ridiculously simple, we can glean layers of information from this card by our understanding of sociology and comparing the positions and placements of each participant in this card. The five of Wands shows us a gang of boys on a slight rise, examining each other more than themselves, and seeking either acceptance or validation, but most of the boys do this by looking outward. Only one examines his own place in life rather than seeking the approval of — or a sense of superiority over the others in this group. In todays' session we explore all of this and more. Keywords to study: activity, enthusiasm, disorder, chaos, clown show, youth, youth sports, comparison, uncertainty, seeking acceptance, peer pressure, mob mentality, small groups, discordance, loud noises, inclusion.
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This card has a split focus, and it shows us three layers of activity. In the first layer we see that we are looking at a stage. The only thing real are the four sticks and the garland that is tied between the outer two of those. While the outer two sticks create a frame, the inner two create a narrow gateway that allow one or two people to pass through at a time. This makes this a checkpoint or a border crossing, but this works on a metaphysical scale just as it would on the physical plane. This could just as easily represent the gateway between the human world of awareness and the faerie realm. The four sticks are the tangible part of reality in this card, and we can see that by the horizontal lines that mark the intersection of the stage and the painted curtain that serves as a backdrop for the play. In truth, the entire scene is an illusion. This is both a warning and a goal. The girls welcoming us in and the people dancing in the background — even the bridge — these are all illusory. These are goals to aspired to, but they also can show how people of wealth and taste lose their way once they have money and they turn their attentions and interests to self-pleasure instead of making their world a better place. This is the intermediate layer, but in the background we have the looming castle that serves as a representation for the nature of this walled garden. Unlike the Ace of Coins, which is a highly personal view of the walled garden, this image shows us the estate or state of affairs for what it is. This is an empire or a civilization. This could be a family or a company, a government, or a region. This card, taken as a whole, shows us a walled garden at peace and also prosperous. While we are being beckoned to enter, we must leave our baggage behind if we are to pass through the gates, as there is only so much room. Also, we must find a way through the veil that separates our tangible existence from the permanent lands of happiness. And the answers to this are hidden in the courses we teach at The Academy of Divination. Tarot card Keywords for study: parties, welcoming, house warming, celebrations, weddings, square, fixed energy, fortress, family, friends, activity, enthusiasm, generosity magnanimity, brand, branding, market dominance, reliability, inclusion, sunshine.
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The 5 of Wands comes up in your tarot spread. What does it mean? How do you know how to read this card? What do you tel your client if this card comes up in the past, present, or future? What if the 5 of Wands is an outcome? What kind of circumstance, environment, or attitude does the 5 of Wands represent? All of these answers and more are explained in today's mystery school tarot lesson by Dusty White. The visuals on this card are so minimalistic that we have to really dig for meaning. But in the process, we can’t simply make things up. Whatever we say about this card, it has to match what is in the image. So we have a bunch of boys in a tight group, and they seem to be friendly to each other, but we have to examine the group as a whole, as well as the posture and attitude of each one, if we are to understand the various meanings of this card in a reading. I want to start with the central figure. He is wearing red in the Rider version of this card. He is also the only one wearing a hat. Notice how he is the only one of the five who is completely in his own world. Everyone else is looking at someone else, or someone else’s stick. This one individual is confident, self-composed, and examining his stick like someone would examine the cards life has dealt them. Notice his stance. He is balanced and upright. His body language reinforces the notion of his self-assurance and stability. He hols is stick with both hands, but away from him as he examines it. If this boy represented your client in a reading, it would sho that they are an island of sanity and calm in the middle of chaos. Tarot card keywords for study: activity, enthusiasm, disorder, chaos, clown show, youth, youth sports, comparison, uncertainty, seeking acceptance, peer pressure, mob mentality, small groups, discordance, loud noises, inclusion.
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The 3 of Wands comes up in your tarot spread. What does it mean? How do you know how to read this card? What do you tell your client if this card comes up in the past, present, or future? What if the 3 of Wands is an outcome? What kind of circumstance, environment, or attitude does the 3 of Wands represent? All of these answers and more are explained in today's mystery school tarot lesson by Dusty White. The main thing we are looking at in this image is a relatively simple image of a man on a hill or cliff overlooking ships sailing off into the sunset. This man is not impoverished, but then again, in the tarot almost no one is visibly destitute. He doesn’t look wealthy and he doesn’t look poor, so this does not help us understand whether he is the foreman or someone who woke up late for work while everyone else is already on their boats. There is a huge clue that the sea is golden and the sky is yellow. This gives us time of day and the direction he is facing, and therefor it limits the number of places in the world this can occur — if we need this card to tell us where a thing will happen. But don’t read too much into that unless and until you are specifically asking for that level and type of information. Tarot card Keywords for study: oceans, bays, sunsets, west facing beaches, ships, voyages, watching, missing the boat, progress, momentum, early stages, management, overseer or foreman.
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The 2 of Wands comes up in your tarot spread. What does it mean? How do you know how to read this card? What do you tell your client if this card comes up in the past, present, or future? What if the 2 of Wands is an outcome? What kind of circumstance, environment, or attitude does the 2 of Wands represent? All of these answers and more are explained in today's mystery school tarot lesson by Dusty White. Looking at the card, we have a wealthy merchant standing atop his castle walls. He has purposefully taken steps to get away from his family and friends, his associates, and any servants or other distractions that may cloud his judgment. The globe is a metaphor for where is mind is at. His eyes are not on the lands around him, which represent his community and potentially his estate. His eyes are on the horizon — but once again, look closely and he is not looking at the mountains or anything familiar. He is looking out at the empty sea and comparing his view to a giant map of everything that is. This image is showing us someone whose awareness is far from the moment. This is the antithesis of the 8 of Coins, where a laborer happily focuses only on what is in front of him right here and right now. In that card, even the coins he just struck are a distant memory — even as they are within reach. That man only focuses on what is in front of him and what he is doing. The weakness of this card is being too detached from one’s current environment. While this person is a visionary or an idea man — someone with great vision and intellectual capacity, this Sagittarian global perspective runs the risk of not seeing the trees right in front of him because his mind is on the forest at large. This is a great card for big picture perspectives but it is horrible for paying attention to the here and now, and what needs to be done to pay the rent or feed your family tonight. This card only works when you have the time and resources to survive while you go on a mental vacation to put everything into perspective. Tarot card Keywords for study: critical thinking, thinker, analysis, planning, observation, intellectual, entrepreneur, visionary, vantage point, perspective, view from the top, executive, C-suite, CEO, CIO, COO, bay, coast, mountains, elevation, ambition, morning, Sagittarius, Jupiter, expansion
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Let us help you earn $100+ an hour as a tarot reader. Tarot spreads are organizational charts, right? You know this. But WHEN should we use a large spread and when should we use a small spread? What EXACT situations are appropriate for small, medium, or large spreads? Can I give you examples? Yes. Yes I can. And in today's lesson we will do just that AND IN GREAT DETAIL — so please take notes. By the end of today's lesson you will be able to know how to get the information you need from your client to answer their questions ACCURATELY and in-depth with excellent detail. This is another a FREE LESSON FROM THE MYSTERY SCHOOL that introduces you to the why's when's and how's of choosing the right tarot spread for the reading (for the job at hand). What you learn in this session is how professional tarot readers earn $100 and more an hour. Please take notes. This is my job: to teach you how to be a BETTER TAROT READER THAN ANYONE ELSE. If you have any questions just show up to our free tarot workshops every Saturday on Zoom: And check out our academy at — we are here for YOU. Let us help you earn $100+ an hour as a tarot reader.
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Tarot spreads are organizational charts. They really do make reading cards *so much easier* but no one really explains that. It is just assumed in books that you use spreads or you do not. And this is part of the reason why so many people get 9or give) crappy tarot readings — and as a result the general public has no belief that we can help them. I know — I have been reading cards for fifty years! I also have been teaching PROFESSIONAL TAROT READERS since 1992. This is just what I do. So, which spread sSHOULD you use and why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type spread _ and why shouldn't you just grab a book of ten thousand tarot spreads and choose whichever one feels right at the moment and see what happens? There are just so many things wrong with that scenario, but the shortest possible version is that you don't just grab a random tool you have never used and start trying to fix something when you are not familiar with that tool. At least that is not what the professionals do. So this is a FREE LESSON FROM THE MYSTERY SCHOOL that introduces you to the why's when's and how's of choosing the right tarot spread for the reading (for the job at hand). What you learn in this session is how professional tarot readers earn $100 and more an hour. Please take notes. This is my job: to teach you how to be a BETTER TAROT READER THAN ANYONE ELSE. if you have any questions just show up to our free tarot workshops every Saturday on Zoom: And check out our academy at — we are here for YOU.
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Here's what The Fool tarot card means in a reading, tarot spread, or tarot manifestation. There is no memorization needed. There is no formula to figure out. This is a super-easy, super-powerful lesson. In today's easy tarot lesson we look to see the screws hidden in The Fool card. First off, can we derive meaningful rom the NAME of this card? Well . . yes, and no. But surprisingly yes. And what is up with that dog? Where did that dog come from? (hint: this was not in the original art, but was added way back around 1450 CE). And why a cliff? The old versions mentioned nothing about a cliff! This was something Arthur Edward Waite changed. This is not in the core meaning of the card! But that is a clue in and of itself. We are in fact reading the modern images, not the "ancient" ones (hint: the tarot is NOT from Egypt — the pyramids are). But there is a lot of information hidden in plain sight right there in the image. THERE IS NOTHING TO MEMORIZE. The secrets of The Fool tarot card are right in front of us. look at the way he is dressed. By the way, he has some of the fanciest clothing in all of the tarot. Did you know he was a prince? (of sorts) Also look at his bag, the rose in his hand (it is the only white rose in the [ "Rider" } Waite-Smith tarot). We examine the secrets of this card, and also how to LEARN any card (not memorize keywords) by learning to look at the images. This is a short but powerful revelation of what The Fool tarot card means in any spread you cast. Take notes, because after this lesson you will never go back to guessing again. Also, if you have any questions, we are always here to help! Ask us at ! Thanks for being here!
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Have you ever wondered what The Magician tarot card means? Today we look deeply into the image and the name of the card to reveal what secrets he is revealing. There is no memorization involved! But we examine every aspect of the image from an alchemist point of view, with decades of experience. Why is this card so bland? What are those squiggles on the table? And why vines and flowers? The Magician is the card of manifestation: in a reading it shows us an expert (an independent one) like a bartender, counsellor, artist, layer, or any skilled artisan or executive — but this person “man” in the card) has a powerful independent streak. This is not just another corporate employee. This card shows confidence, authority, skill, and also it is a visual manual on how to manifest anything. Unfortunately like all things tarot, this is an allegory, so to reach into this manual and learn how to extract its secrets we have to decipher the images. That’s what we do today. Give us half an hour and we will help you understand what The Magician means in readings and tarot spreads, but also how to use it as a tool of manifestation. We are here to help. If you have any questions, ask us directly at Thanks for being here! =)
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Today's "tarot spread of the day" is all about choices between multiple options. This spread is great for when you have several options and you want to know which one will yield the best results AND ALSO how each option will play out. This is highly useful when you need to know which job to accept, which ticket to buy. or, which person to date. This is easy and quick and works for yourself or your clients. This spread works with a few as three choices and as many options as you need. Designed and used by professionals, this spread works alone or can be an add-on spread you would use in conjunction with a larger spread. Be sure to download the FREE spread layout here: If you have ANY tarot questions, ask Dusty! He is available (live) for free weekly here (on Zoom):
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Here is the eew Tarot Spread of the Day! This is a FUN, easy, short, powerful tarot spread you can use as a stand-alone in a quickie reading, but it does so much more. This destroys any 3-card spreads most people waste their time with. It's punchy and direct. But it is a fixed-position spread, so it gives you far more detailed and accurate information. , but you will also find other professionally-designed spreads used by tarot experts to help their clients. 100% free (because we love you, and we hate bad tarot readings). How to use this spread: This is great when you don't have time for a full spread, or as an add-on spread in a larger consultation. How many times ave you given a reading and then your client wants to know how something will turn out, or how they can force things to go their way? This is the right spread for just such an occasion, especially after a larger spread. Give it a try. You will love this spread. I know this. Thanks for being here!
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This tarot spread of the day is the "" and it is AMAZING! It is a short five cards spread, so it is easy to learn and very fast, but it is not a "blob" spread. Each card position has a specific meaning that works with every other card position, so that the you cast it, you will see patterns and themes in the cards that show up in this spread—and those themes will give you extra-extra layers of information. USE THIS SPREAD when you have a problem you need immediate answers to or when your client needs solid, reliable advice. This is a professional-level speed, designed by world class tarot experts who have read cards for over 50 years! Note for working professionals: If you are only using this spread in a reading you should be charging around $20 for this, as it will take you anywhere from 15-20 minutes to really extract all of the value from this spread; this includes any add-on (expansion) cards you choose as follow-ups. But we *strongly recommend* that you use this as a pre-Celtic Cross or post-Celtic Cross spread (so, more like a 30-40 minute consultation) or use this in conjunction with one of the other professionally designed spreads of the day. But it's not about how much money you can (or should) charge. It is about how much real world value you can give to your clients. This spread works. We know you will fall in love with it. Get the PDF handout here at NO COST: But this session gives you insights on how to maximize the value of this spread. Please let us know how this spread is working for you, and as always, we are here to help! Come see us at Thanks for being here! Free workshops every Saturday
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We are doing a new series called "Tarot Spread of the Day." Every week we will bring you a professionally designed tarot spread curated by Dusty White and tested by real tarot professionals to ensure these spreads really work and are worth your time. Today's spread is a powerful four-card spread that cuts right through all of the drama and mystery and tells you EXACTLY how someone feels about you (or your client obviously). This is one of the most asked questions pofessional tarot readers get. This spread rocks! But more than that: This spread can also tell you how to sell anything to anyone, or how to get people to do WHAT YOU WANT. This is the power of professionally designed tarot spreads. It only needs four cards (and a significator you choose), and it hands you the exact information you need to know how someone feels, what they like, what is holding them back, and how to get them to do what you want. Full instructions are included in this podcast in a "follow along and do this as we tell you how—live" format. Try this spread out. We *know* that after a few uses it will become one of your favorites. One thing about micro-spreads like this. These are short spreads. You can do them as quickly as five minutes, or if you really want to help your clients, they can give you up to 15 minutes of information with no fluff! This means that you can cast two or even three spreads in one reading. This enhances your value and thus fattens your paycheck, because you are giving a LOT more high-value information in short sessions. Let us know if you have ANY questions! (www.easytarotlessons.com) Thanks for being here! :-)
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Toda's session is not about card meanings or how to do spreads. Today I sat down with Nicole, a professional tarot reader in the tri-state aarea of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and we talked about things YOU should know if you are reading for a living—or if you WANT to get paid to read cards. This is a loose form interview, with some casual humor, and I hope you enjoy this session. The point of sessions like these is to help yo bring thetarot into your daily life rather than restrict it to some "sacred space" where it gets used as often as yoru massage table or archery set. I want you to get answers from your cards. I want you to help other people with your cards. And if you want to earn a living, we are doing it and we want to meet you! My job is literally to help you succeed. So please give this a listen, and if you need any help at all, we have a school at easytarotlessons.com where you can learn and also study with other students. We have an extremely friendly tight-knit community, and we would love to welcome you to the family. Also, I have free workshops, but you know where those are. Questions? Just ask! Thanks for being here! Dusty
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Summary: How to give GREAT readings — and what you need to avoid. Hi again! Micki gave us a list of questions to answer. If YOU have any questions, just send me a note at [email protected] and let me know you want us to answer them on the show. Today we stepped back to examine what happens during a reading and some of the essential parts of being a *great* tarot reader. There is far more to this than memorizing card meanings or formulas (like the Christianized Kabbalah or forcing numerology into the tarot). Some things work better than others, and some things just don't work. This is why we do this series. This is why we give these lessons away for free. If the world is going to have better tarot readers, we need to train people the fine art of divination. It is work. It takes practice, and a skilled tarot reader is worth the $60 to $150 an hour that the "average professional" charges. The best readers in the world charge more than that—and are worth it—but they are hard to find as they already have exclusive clienteles and don't need to prove themselves to the rest of us. In any case, today's session was filled with personal anecdotes on how to avoid many of the problems we see tarot readers committing over and over AND ALSO some things you should be doing that will make your readings better. We try to keep these sessions casual and fun, because mastering the tarot is a LOT of work. Lessons can be found at , so we want to be a bit more entertaining here. Thanks for being here! Dusty
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With computers and AI and soooooo much on TV, seriously—why should you bother learning the tarot? Isn't that old-fashioned superstition anyway? It sounds hard. Watching TV is easy. Watching TikTok is even easier (and more fun!). What good does it do to spend months (or years) developing your intuition, or learning what she old pictures mean? Well, today one of my favorite students (Nicole) and I sat down and talked. I did this interview style, where I really grilled her (since she is a wildly successful NY/NJ tarot reader). We consider many of the ways you can use your cards "irl" to help you make LOTS of money (if you are into that sort of thing), help and heal others, and solve any number of problems. This is two successful tarot readers. I hope you enjoy it! Write me at any time if you have questions, or just post a comment! Dusty
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