Become A Tarot Goddess

Three Book Proposal by Melissa Michael

Lady Lorelei, CTM

 

Become A Tarot Goddess: Book One – Learn the Tarot – 139 pages

 

Chapter 1 - Intro – 2 pages

This book covers everything you need to know, not only to become a tarot reader, but also to pass a certification exam up to the level of Certified Professional Tarot Reader (CPTR).

 

Chapter 2 - Pips or Numbered Cards – 42 pages

Traditional and reversed card meanings based on commonly used archetypes and symbolism.

 

Chapter 3 - Court Cards – 18 pages

Traditional and reversed card meanings based on commonly used archetypes and symbolism.

 

Chapter 4 - Trumps or Major Arcana – 24 pages

Traditional and reversed card meanings based on commonly used archetypes and symbolism.

 

Chapter 5 – Dignities – 5 pages

Dignities play an important part in telling the whole story in a reading. Commonly used dignities are Elemental, Astrological, Numerological, and Recurrence.

 

Chapter 6 – Spreads – 24 pages

Examples of spreads using 1, 2, 3, up to 12 cards.

 

Chapter 7 - Spread Creation - 5 pages

Do’s and Don’ts of choosing a question to ask of the tarot. How to assign effective values to each position in a spread before the first card is drawn.

 

Chapter 8 – Reading - 5 pages

How to do a simple reading. How to read for yourself. How to read for others. How to do a more complex reading. Illustration of Intro/Body/Summary of a reading.

 

Chapter 9 – Writing – 4 pages

How and why to keep your tarot information organized. The necessity of writing. Examples of tarot journaling and keywords.

 

Chapter 10 – Study – 3 pages

What books to read. How to find and get the most out of your tarot mentor.

 

Chapter 11 – Ethics - 5 pages

Examples of Code of Ethics – American Tarot Association, Canadian Tarot Network, etc. Client Bill of Rights. Readings we refuse to do. Writing your own personal Code of Ethics.

 

Chapter 12 – Business – 3 pages

Free sites that need volunteers – www.freetarot.net, www.freereading.net, www.worldtarotreaders.com  How volunteering jump starts your professional career.

 


Become A Tarot Goddess: Book Two – Live the Tarot – 139 pages

 

Chapter 1 - Intro – 2 pages

This book (along with the first book) contain everything you need to know to not only become a master of the tarot, but also to be certified as such.

 

Chapter 2 - Pips or Numbered Cards – 42 pages

Additional card meanings based on associations with popular systems like astrology, color, numerology, Nordic, Native American, etc.

 

Chapter 3 - Court Cards – 18 pages

Additional card meanings based on associations with popular systems like astrology, color, numerology, Nordic, Native American, etc.

 

Chapter 4 - Trumps or Major Arcana – 24 pages

Additional card meanings based on associations with popular systems like astrology, color, numerology, Nordic, Native American, etc.

 

Chapter 5 – Dignities – 5 pages

More complex systems of Dignities which add significance to the interpretation such as Caballah, runes, and chakras.

 

Chapter 6 – Spreads – 24 pages

Examples of spreads ranging from 13 to 50 cards.

 

Chapter 7 - Spread Creation - 5 pages

How to design spreads dynamically in real time with your client.

 

Chapter 8 – Reading - 5 pages

See and interpret at least 3 layers of meaning in each card and reading. Figure out your personal style. Examples of three-layered interpretation.

 

Chapter 9 – Writing – 4 pages

How to write tarot deck and tarot book reviews and other articles and get them published on websites. How to design tarot workshops and a beginners curriculum.

 

Chapter 10 – Study – 3 pages

How and why to become a mentor, learn to use multiple tarot decks, and teach a class.

 

Chapter 11 – Ethics - 5 pages

Topics of ethics in tarot related writing, teaching, and mentoring.

 

Chapter 12 – Business – 3 pages

Accepting money for your readings. Setting the price. Working Halloween parties and psychic fairs. Pros and Cons of working for a company such as a paid site or phone line.


Become A Tarot Goddess: Book Three – Love the Tarot – 139 pages

 

Chapter 1 - Intro – 2 pages

How and why this book goes beyond the CTGM (Certified Tarot GrandMaster) rank.

 

Chapter 2 - Pips or Numbered Cards – 42 pages

21st century or ultra-modern card meanings – How to make your own deck

 

Chapter 3 - Court Cards – 18 pages

21st century or ultra-modern card meanings – How to make your own deck

 

Chapter 4 - Trumps or Major Arcana – 24 pages

21st century or ultra-modern card meanings – How to make your own deck

 

Chapter 5 – Dignities – 5 pages

Defining, understanding and using your own personal system of dignities. Examples of lunar, solar, mathematical, musical, cultural, religious, Reiki, historical, and even some silly or humorous dignities and how they can add significance to a tarot reading.

 

Chapter 6 – Spreads – 24 pages

Full deck spreads using all 78 cards.

 

Chapter 7 - Spread Creation - 5 pages

Applications to feng shui, crystal healing, Reiki, etc.

 

Chapter 8 – Meditation/Affirmation - 5 pages

How and why to use the tarot as a tool for meditation and affirmation.

 

Chapter 9 – Writing – 4 pages

How to use the tarot in spell work. Examples of manifestation and dissipation spells for a single card as well as using cards in combination.

 

Chapter 10 – Study – 3 pages

Learn non standard decks beginning with the poker or bridge deck. Gypsy Fortunes by Lady Lorelei, I-Ching decks, Runes decks, Goddess, gemstone, etc. This chapter will give brief examples of some uses of non-standard divination decks.

 

Chapter 11 – Ethics - 5 pages

Doing what's best for your clients. Doing what's best for yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually.

 

Chapter 12 – Business – 3 pages

Your business/website. Advertising pros and cons. Your tarot goals. Professionalism.