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Loads of people tell me they want to learn tarot in Manchester or beyond, but they’ve got no idea where to start. They’ve tried books that feel boring, videos that don’t give them much, or courses that go on for months and feel impossible to commit to. It can be overwhelming, and most people give up before they’ve even picked up a deck. I wanted to change that.
That’s why I put together the Simply Tarot course. It’s not about memorising a list of meanings or pretending to be mystical. It’s about trusting yourself, getting stuck in with the cards, and building confidence through practice. You’ll be reading from day one, and every session gives you something you can actually use.
This autumn, Simply Tarot is running at FLOW in Salford Quays. If you want to learn how to read tarot cards in Manchester, this is a grounded, practical place to start. It’s taught in small groups with space for practice, discussion, and reflection. The first intakes are now open for booking.
What is Simply Tarot?
A Practical Series of Courses
Simply Tarot is a series of courses that can take you from your very first reading through to confidently reading for others. It’s not a long weekly programme that takes over your diary. It’s split into two weekend courses you can do separately or together. Level 1 is about building your foundation and learning to read for yourself. Level 2 is about stepping into reading for other people. You can stick with the first or carry on into both. The choice is yours.
The Simply Tarot Approach
Every session includes practice readings, journalling, and group discussion. You’ll be reading, writing down what comes up, and sharing your insights with others. The focus is always on helping you develop your own style of reading. I’ll give you the framework and the guidance, but you’ll find your own way of working with the cards. The groups are small, inclusive, and trauma-aware, so you’ll be learning in a space that’s safe and supportive.
How Simply Tarot Works
Two Levels to Choose From
There are two levels in the series. Level 1 is Tarot for Me. It focuses on self-reading and the Major Arcana. Level 2 is Tarot for Others. It focuses on reading for other people, the Minor Arcana, and the ethics of tarot practice. You can do one, the other, or both.
Flexible Weekend Format
Each level runs across one weekend, from 12 until 4 each day. It’s a tarot course Manchester locals can actually commit to, because it doesn’t take over your week. You get the benefit of being fully immersed for two days, then you’ve got space to practise in your own time before moving on.
Simply Tarot Level 1: Tarot for Me
What You’ll Learn
Level 1 is all about creating strong foundations. We’ll look at the history of tarot, dig into Rider Waite symbolism, and explore the structure of the deck. You’ll learn how the Major Arcana maps out the Fool’s Journey, and how numbers and images give you clues about the meaning of each card. You won’t be memorising meanings by rote. Instead, you’ll learn how to treat them as a framework that supports your intuition.
Building Your Own Practice
You’ll be doing readings from the very first session. We’ll start with simple one and three card spreads, and you’ll journal your impressions to track how your understanding grows. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have the confidence to read for yourself in a way that feels personal and grounded. This is the start of building a tarot practice that actually sticks.
Dates: 11–12 October, 12–4 pm each day
Location: FLOW, Quayside Shopping Centre, Salford Quays, M50 3AH
Price: £100
Find out more about Level 1 and book your place
Simply Tarot Level 2: Tarot for Others
What You’ll Learn
Level 2 is about stepping into reading for other people. You’ll go through the Minor Arcana in detail, exploring how the suits and numbers create stories. We’ll also get into the ethics of tarot reading, including how to create safe spaces, respect boundaries, and avoid overstepping. You’ll learn how to use structured spreads as well as spreadless readings that flow naturally.
Practising with Others
This weekend is packed with live practice. You’ll read for partners, share feedback, and see how your style shifts when you’re reading for someone else. Journalling and group discussion are still part of it, helping you refine your style and learn from others. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have read for real people and gained the kind of confidence you only get through doing it.
Dates: 29–30 November, 12–4 pm each day
Location: FLOW, Quayside Shopping Centre, Salford Quays, M50 3AH
Price: £150
Find out more about Level 2 and book your place
Why Learn Tarot in Manchester with Simply Tarot?
Practical and Interactive
Simply Tarot isn’t about sitting back and listening. You’ll be reading cards in the very first session. You won’t be waiting until you’ve memorised the whole deck. By diving straight into practice, the learning feels real, and it actually sticks. This isn’t abstract theory. It’s tarot you can use.
Supportive Small Group Setting
The Simply Tarot course is taught at FLOW in Salford Quays, in small groups, so you’ve got space to ask questions and practise. It’s a tarot class Manchester locals can feel comfortable joining, because it’s inclusive and trauma-aware. You won’t be told there’s only one right way to read. Instead, you’ll be supported to build confidence in your own way of working with the cards.
Book Your Place
Bookings are open now. You can start with Level 1, carry on with Level 2, or do both. Whether you’re just curious about reading for yourself or ready to take the step into reading for others, this is the place to begin. If you’ve been looking to learn tarot in Manchester in a way that’s practical, inclusive, and hands-on, this is it.
