The Devil’s Picture Book: A Hands-On Tarot Masterclass Series
Taught by Mystic Dylan
Once condemned as “The Devil’s Picture Book,” the tarot has a long and storied history as both a game and a tool of the occult. In this hands-on, three-part masterclass series, professional witch, author, and occult consultant Mystic Dylan breaks down the tarot into clear, digestible lessons rooted in tradition, structure, and logic.
Contrary to popular belief, tarot is not purely intuitive—it’s a fixed system with set meanings, archetypes, and patterns that anyone can learn. In this course, you’ll gain real tools and techniques to read confidently, recognize card meanings at a glance, and understand how tarot functions as both a divination and magical system. Each class includes printouts, study guides, and hands-on exercises.
$30 per class
$85 for the full 3-class series (save $5!)
Students are encouraged to bring a standard 78-card tarot deck. Decks may also be available for purchase at the venue. Ask about student discount.
Class 1: Origins & Omens – History, Structure, and the Major Arcana
We begin by demystifying the deck and laying a solid foundation:
The historical origins of tarot: from Italian card game to occult symbol systems and various types of Tarot decks.
The fixed structure of the deck: Major Arcana vs. Minor Arcana, suits, and courts
Breakdown of the 22 Major Arcana: key meanings and symbolism
Tips to memorize and categorize the cards through keywords, archetypes, and real-world themes
The Fools Journey: Reading with the Major Arcana
This class equips students with reference points and logic-based techniques to start recognizing the deeper structure behind the art.
Class 2: Court Cards & Cartomantic Tricks – Learning to Read the System
Building on Class 1, this session dives into the technical side of card interpretation and layout construction:
Full breakdown of the Minor Arcana: suit symbolism, elemental ties, and numerological/ symbolic patterns
Who’s who in the Court Cards, and how to identify their role in a reading
Classic tarot reading techniques rooted in cartomantic tradition
How to build and read structured spreads (3-card, past-present-future, obstacle/outcome, etc.)
Combining cards and reading through fixed positions
Practice tips to solidify card meanings without guessing
By the end of this class, students will understand the full architecture of the tarot and be able to perform basic readings using time-tested methods.
Class 3: Divination, Daemons & Doing the Work – Tarot in Practice & Magic
The final class focuses on applying tarot to real-world readings and magical practice:
Reading timelines, yes/no questions, and clarification spreads using fixed-format logic
How to apply traditional card meanings to magical workings (e.g., love spells, cleansing, protection)
Using tarot in rituals, altar work, and spell design
Using tarot with oracle cards, adding in your intuition
Ethical guidelines for reading for others using structured methods and intuition
How to refine your practice and continue studying long-term
This class ties together the full system and shows how tarot can be reliably used for both divination and magical operations.
Ready to study the system behind the symbols?
This masterclass will leave you with a clear grasp of the 78-card structure, time-honored reading techniques, and a toolbox of practical tips that remove the guesswork. Whether you attend one class or all three, you’ll walk away with real-world skills and confidence in working with this powerful occult system.
Each class is immersive and ends with an activity, group reading or partnered readings.
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