Of all the psychological theories in the West, that of Carl Jung stands out as most applicable to Tarot. In these two classes, professional Tarot author, reader and teacher extraordinaire, Mary K. Greer, reveals ways to apply Jung’s psycho-therapeutic approach to Tarot readings.

Class one: Symbolism in the RWS Deck

Jung wrote about Tarot on several occasions, seeing it as depicting archetypes of transformation like those he found in myths, dreams and alchemy. He described its divinatory abilities as similar to the I-Ching and astrology, and late in life established a group who attempted to integrate insights about a person based on multiple divination systems including Tarot.

In this class Mary:

• presents some of Jung’s own ideas about Tarot
• shows how his map of the psyche is reflected in the cards
• demonstrates how the “Fool’s Journey” parallels Jung’s all-important “individuation process.”

Class two: Methods and Spreads

In this class, Mary demonstrates how Jung’s psycho-therapeutic approach applies to actual readings and “inner work.”

• Learn how to apply Jung’s technique of “active imagination” to Tarot.
• Explore a couple of spreads that serve as mirrors of the psyche and show challenges and breakthroughs in the individuation process.
• Bring a Tarot deck as you’ll also draw cards for at least one Jungian spread for yourself.
• Discover how a Jungian approach can deepen your personal insights into the cards.
• Learn how to assist another with their inner work.

Mary also discusses the pitfalls and the boundaries required when a Tarot reader utilizes this material.

About the presenter

Mary K. Greer is an independent scholar, writer, teacher, and professional Tarot consultant known for her innovative teaching techniques. With an M.A. in English Literature, she taught Tarot in colleges for 15 years. She is the author of 12 books on Tarot and on magic, and was first to write about using Tarot for oneself. She pioneered what she calls the RITE method: “Readings that are Interactive, Transformational and Empowering.”

Featured at most Tarot conferences in the U.S. and abroad, Mary travels the world teaching Tarot. In 2007, Mary received the International Tarot Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Tarot Studies and is a research partner in Le Tarot Associazione Culturale (Italy). She also received the 2006 Mercury Award from the Mary Redman Foundation for “excellence in communication in the metaphysical field,” and the 2006 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) award for best divination book.

Her books include Tarot for Your Self: A Workbook for Personal Transformation, 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card, Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses, and is a co-author of Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story. You can find her at http://marykgreer.com and on Facebook.

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