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
Dos and Donts 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.