LONDON: IN-PERSON TAROT READINGS AT THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHIC STUDIES
Join Laetitia Barbier for a one-hour in-person tarot reading as she shuffles her cards at The College of Psychic Studies. In this session, Laetitia will provide an in-depth tarot reading, working with bespoke spreads, tailored to your needs and the queries you seek counselling for. Laetitia adopts a collaborative and conversational approach, offering you space, voice, and guidance to clearly interpret the messages from the cards.
Schedule your reading here. All consultation time slots are UK Local time.
LONDON: IN-PERSON CLASS: Tarot Anatomy: The Body as a Sacred Vessel for Intuitive Work
In tarot, the body is a language—its gestures, postures, and even hidden anatomy shaping the way we interpret the cards. In this in-person workshop, we’ll explore how the figures depicted in tarot and our own embodied presence serve as tools of divination. By viewing the deck as an anatomical structure, we’ll uncover layers of meaning beyond the visible, deepening our intuitive connection to the wisdom held within both the cards and ourselves.
This class will be taught in-person at The College of Psychic Studies in London. You can purchase tickets through their website here. Class time is UK Local time.
LONDON: IN-PERSON CLASS:Tarot & the Power of Triads at The College of Psychic Studies
Three-card tarot spreads are often dismissed as simple, but their power lies in precision. In this in-person workshop, we’ll uncover the deeper magic of triads, exploring their significance in folklore, lunar magic, alchemy, and more. Learn to transform this seemingly minimalist spread into a profound tool for insight, intention, and enchantment.
This class will be taught in-person at The College of Psychic Studies in London. You can purchase tickets through their website here. Class time is UK Local time.
LONDON: ONLINe - The Suit of Cups in the Tarot: Spring & the Language of Imagination with Laetitia Barbier, College of Psychic Studies
In this 2-part online workshop, we'll study the suit of cups, its connection to the spring equinox, the iconography of renewal, and the infinite emotional variations these cards conjure, from Lucas Cranach to Gaston Bachelard, Heraclitus to Melusine. Through iconographic examples, parlour games and discussions, we'll study the narrative arch of the suit of cups and how to read these cards in the context of a reading or for more meditative pursuit.
This class will be taught in-person at The College of Psychic Studies in London. You can purchase tickets through their website here. Class time is UK Local time.
Free Bibliomancy with Charles Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil
Join me for a free bibliomancy reading, drawn from one of my favorite cult decadent poetry books—The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire. Let the verses reveal their hidden messages!
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Brooklyn: In-Person Tarot Reading at Quimby's Bookstore NYC
Join Laetitia for a 30-minute reading session as she shuffles her cards in the intimate Tarot room at the wonderful Quimby’s in Brooklyn! She will provide an in-depth Tarot card reading tailored to your needs and the queries you seek counseling for.
Schedule your reading here.
A Rapsody of Bizarre and Extravagant Figures: Diving into the Unconventional History and Practices of French Tarot and Other Card Divination Systems
Join me for a 10-class online course exploring France’s rich and eccentric history of card divination from Etteilla to Jodorowsky. Held biweekly from April to August, sessions combine historical insight with hands-on practice of rare and influential French systems. Together, we’ll trace the origins of esoteric tarot, rediscover overlooked cartomantic traditions, and bring centuries-old techniques into the present.
This course is taught online via Zoom. Reserve your spot here.
Arcane Intuition: Refining Our Intuitive Edge with the Tarot with Laetitia Barbier, Morbid Anatomy
In this two-part class, we'll use tarot as a whetstone to refine intuition, moving beyond passive insight to actively sharpen our perception. Through twelve hands-on exercises, you'll strengthen instinct, unlock creative problem-solving, and deepen your connection to the cards.
This course is taught through Morbid Anatomy. You can purchase tickets from their website here.
Antique Deck Practice: Le Petit Oracle des Dames
Join us for an experimental reading session with Le Petit Oracle des Dames, a fascinating 19th-century divination deck published by Grimaud. A delightful blend of Etteilla’s system and oracle traditions, this deck offers a playful yet insightful approach to interpretation. Its double-headed design makes it particularly intriguing for exploring reversals, offering a fresh perspective on upright and inverted meanings. Whether you're a lover of antique decks or just curious about historical cartomancy, this session will be a unique dive into 19th-century divinatory practice—insightful, unexpected, and fun!
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
FREE EVENT: The Reign of the Emperor and Hierophant with Susan Wands
Join me for an interview with award-winning author Susan Wands as we celebrate Emperor and Hierophant, the latest in her Arcana Oracle Series. In this thrilling novel, Pamela Colman Smith is kidnapped and must outwit Aleister Crowley to protect her muses and magical tarot deck.
You can RSVP to this FREE event here.
The Weight of the World: Overwhelm and Burnout in the 10 of Wands
This class will explore the 10 of Wands, tracing its iconographical origins from the Sola Busca tarot to its Rider-Waite-Smith interpretation. We will examine its themes of burden and endurance, drawing on the myths of Atlas and Sisyphus to consider their enduring relevance to overwhelm, burnout, and the weight of responsibility in both historical and contemporary contexts.
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Death and Resurrection As Muse: Stirring Your Creativity in Times of Crisis with Tarot’s Forgotten Iconography, Symbolism and Storytelling Power with Laetitia Barbier, Morbid Anatomy
In this month-long class, we’ll explore the major arcana, tracing their evolution from medieval symbolism to modern interpretations. Through historical study, creative exercises, and weekly prompts, you’ll uncover the shifting meanings of these iconic cards. For the final project, you’ll create your own reimagined tarot card in any medium, deepening your connection to the archetypes that continue to inspire and transform.
This course is taught through Morbid Anatomy. You can purchase tickets from their website here.
Brooklyn: In-Person Tarot Reading at Quimby's Bookstore NYC
Join Laetitia for a 30-minute reading session as she shuffles her cards in the intimate Tarot room at the wonderful Quimby’s in Brooklyn! She will provide an in-depth Tarot card reading tailored to your needs and the queries you seek counseling for.
Schedule your reading here.
FREE EVENT: Finding Frieda: the Writing of The Lady and the Beast
Author and scholar Dr. Deja Whitehouse explores the life of Frieda Harris, best known as Aleister Crowley’s ‘artist executant’ for The Book of Thoth. In this talk, she discusses her journey to writing The Lady and the Beast, delving into Harris’s character, artistic approach, and connection to magick through key excerpts from the book.
You can RSVP to this FREE event here.
Weird Kid Club: What's Your Origin Story? An Open-Mike
Were you a weird kid? The one obsessed with magic, ghosts, obscure art, or the strange and unusual? This open-mic style gathering is a space to exchange stories of the moments, objects, and experiences that shaped our peculiar selves. Whether it was a childhood séance, a life-changing book, or an inexplicable encounter with the uncanny, bring your tales, photos, and artifacts—we want to see and hear it all!
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Tarot Anatomy: Arcanas and the Body as a Sacred Vessel for Intuitive Work - Online Class with with Laetitia Barbier
Join me for a 3-week online course exploring the body as a symbolic and intuitive language in Tarot. Through art history, anatomy, and embodied awareness, we’ll examine how human figures in the cards, and our own physical presence, shape their interpretation and meaning. This immersive experience blends intuition, scholarship, and somatic practice to reveal the Tarot’s messages through the wisdom of the flesh.
This online course will be taught via Zoom. Register here.
The Other Paris: The Shadow Side of the City of Light 2025
Join Allison C. Meier and me for an extraordinary journey through the hidden and esoteric side of Paris. This intimate adventure offers a curated exploration of the city's history, art, and mysteries, blending scholarship and enchantment with a touch of personal history. This adventure promises to be an unforgettable experience, inspiring a deeper connection to Tarot and Paris itself. Paris awaits!
Learn more about the trip here. This trip is sold out for now, to add your name on the waiting list, send us an email at info@arcane17.co
The Dance of the Hare: Rabbit as an Archetypal Force of Spring
A liminal figure across cultures, the hare symbolizes fertility, renewal, and lunar cycles, appearing in Celtic myth, Buddhist iconography, and European folklore. Through its link to Eostre, the Germanic goddess of spring, the hare endures as a harbinger of seasonal rebirth. In tarot, it appears at the feet of the Queen of Pentacles, reinforcing themes of nurturance and abundance. This class explores the hare’s trickster role, Jungian symbolism, and connection to the unconscious, tracing its leap through myth, tarot, and personal transformation.
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Orphic Realms: An Introductory Course to Intuitive Tarot with Laetitia Barbier, Morbid Anatomy
In this 3-week online class, Laetitia will help you develop an intuitive tarot practice, moving beyond books to trust your instincts and personal symbolism. Through history, discussion, and interactive exercises, you'll learn to read between the lines and weave meaning from the cards. Open to all levels—bring a tarot deck!
This course is taught through Morbid Anatomy. You can purchase tickets from their website here.
The Memory Palace: Six of Cups, Nostalgia and the Sentimental Imagination
The Six of Cups evokes nostalgia, sentimentality, and the fluid nature of memory—offering a gateway into the way the past informs our present and future. In this class, we will explore the complex iconography of the card, tracing its symbolic depth and evolution across different tarot traditions. Through this lens, we will examine how memory—both personal and collective—shapes our tarot readings, influencing the way we interpret the past, navigate the present, and imagine the future.
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
FREE EVENT: The Tarot of Marsilio: A Conversation with Christophe Poncet
Join me on March 16 for a conversation with author Christophe Poncet as he shares insights from Down Here, the first volume of his beautifully illustrated trilogy, The Tarot of Marsilio.
Published by Scarlet Imprint, this groundbreaking work challenges conventional views about the history of the Tarot de Marseille, placing the deck’s origins in 15th-century Florence, connecting it to Marsilio Ficino’s hermetic philosophy.
RSVP to this FREE event here.
Tarot Talk Show: James Ferrera with special Guest Camelia Elias
Tarot Talk Show is back and proudly welcomes cartomancer extraordinaire Camelia Elias, founder of the Aradia Academy and author of Read Like the Devil. As usual, our host James Ferrera from James Jude Tarot will pulls cards to guide their conversation.
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Brooklyn: In-Person Tarot Reading at Quimby's Bookstore NYC
Join Laetitia for a 30-minute reading session as she shuffles her cards in the intimate Tarot room at the wonderful Quimby’s in Brooklyn! She will provide an in-depth Tarot card reading tailored to your needs and the queries you seek counseling for.
Schedule your reading here.
FREE IN-PERSON CLASS: The Phoenix Egg: Embracing Seasonal Rebirth - Tarot After School with Spooksvilla + Friends
Join Laetitia for the fourth session a series of special evening Tarot classes at the hallucinatory palace that is Spooksvilla + Friends, in the East Village of NYC. The equinox marks the moment when the hours of daylight overtake the darkness of winter. It’s a time of revitalization. We fight to fill our lungs with new energy, shed old ways, and plant seeds for growth. In this class, we will discuss how to incorporate the Tarot to make the most of this seasonal shift.
RSVP for this FREE in-person event here.
IN-PERSON EVENT: The Art of Tarot, Tarot as a Surrealist Muse: Using the Cards for Visual Art and Self Discovery at ArtYard
In this class, we’ll merge tarot’s rich symbolism with surrealist creative techniques like collage and automatic drawing. Through intuitive exploration, you’ll channel the wisdom of the cards into personal artistic expression, deepening both your creativity and connection to tarot’s archetypal figures.
This workshop takes place in ArtYard’s McDonnell Theater and is capped at 30 participants. Register here.
IN-PERSON EVENT: The Art of Tarot, The Game of Imagination: Tarot, Storytelling, and the Unspoken at ArtYard
In this workshop, we’ll explore tarot as a visual language, uncovering the symbolism and archetypes within the Major and Minor Arcana. Through hands-on exercises, guided readings, and interactive discussions, you'll develop confidence in interpreting cards and crafting meaningful narratives. Bring a tarot deck or borrow one in class!
This workshop takes place in ArtYard’s McDonnell Theater and is capped at 30 participants. Register here.
IN-PERSON EVENT: The Art of Tarot, Babel Polyphony: On Tarot, language and forgotten iconography at ArtYard
In this lecture, Laetitia Barbier explores tarot as a dynamic visual language, evolving through art history, pop culture, and personal interpretation. Using The Castle of Crossed Destinies and the Hanged Man as focal points, we’ll trace tarot’s shifting meanings—from Renaissance Italy to Hannibal Lecter and Hello Kitty—revealing how these images help us shape and reclaim our own narratives.
This in-person lecture takes place in ArtYard’s McDonnell Theater. Register here.
IN-PERSON READINGS: The Art of Tarot, Late Shift Tarot Readings at ArtYard
Laetitia Barber kicks off her residency during ArtYard’s Thursday Late Shift from 4 to 7 PM on March 6 with a tarot reading session as she shuffles cards from Kahn + Selesnick’s Carnival at the End of the World Tarot deck. She’ll provide 10-minute readings, which will be tailored around you, your needs, and the query you need counseling with.
Schedule an in-person reading at ArtYard from one of the available timeslots here.
FREE EVENT: Weird Worlds: The Evolution of Fantasy Art and Sword & Sorcery Aesthetics in Music, Role-Playing Games, and Pop Culture – A Conversation with Peter Bebergal and Arik Roper
Journey into the weird! This March, join me in conversation with writer, dungeon master, and comic collector Peter Bebergal and professional illustrator, inker/painter/colorist Arik Roper as we dive into the impact of fantasy art and the sword & sorcery aesthetic on music, role-playing games, and pop culture. Peter & Arik will examine the 1970’s & 80’s from a to zany including Roger Dean, Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons, Ralph Bakshi, underground comix, and heavy metal.
RSVP to this free event here.
Tarot Office Hours: Tarot in Japan - An In-Situ Survey
As Laetitia travels to Japan for a series of tarot-related events in Tokyo and Kyoto, she will offer a survey of tarot creation and practice in the Land of the Rising Sun. Together, we’ll explore iconic Japanese tarot decks, including the elusive Shinji Terayama Tarot, along with other fascinating examples of tarot artistry and interpretation from Japan.
This event is FREE for all Patreon subscribers. You can join our community here.
TOKYO - IN PERSON/ONLINE CLASS: Babel Polyphony: On Tarot, Language and Forgotten Iconography at Tarot Tokyo Museum
I am excited to announce that I will be at the Tarot Tokyo Museum this February. I will be teaching my course Babel Polyphony: On Tarot, Language and Forgotten Iconography.
In this class, I will show Tarot as a visual culture in motion, by looking at it through the lens of art history, iconology and pop culture. If images barely change, what we read in them does. By looking at the example of the Hanged Man, we’ll be conjuring the accidental scholarship of Hannibal Lecter, crime and punishment in Renaissance Italy, Saint Sebastian—and. why not, Hello Kitty!–to show how Tarot’s subjectivity ultimately helps us find our unique voice and reclaim our own narrative.
This course is available in Tokyo either online or in person. Tickets for this event can be purchased here.
Tarot Office Hours: What Are You Reading?
What Are You Reading? Join Laetitia in a Special Live Session to Share Your Current Reads!
In this exclusive live session, Laetitia shares some of the books on her side table and invites you to do the same. Whether your books are Tarot-centric or cover other fascinating topics, we'd love to see what you're reading.
This event is FREE to all Patreon subscribers. Join our community here.
Reading the Belline Oracle with Serge Pirotte, author of Mastering the Oracle Belline
Discover the history and practical uses of the Belline Oracle, one of the most popular divination decks in French-speaking countries. Led by Serge, author of Mastering the Oracle Belline, this five-part class covers card symbolism, spreads from simple to complex, and techniques for gaining insight and guidance.
Purchase tickets for this three-part online class here.
FREE EVENT: The Occult Sylvia Plath: The Hidden Spiritual Life of the Visionary Poet with Author Julia Gordon-Bramer
Explore Sylvia Plath’s hidden spiritual life with Julia Gordon-Bramer, who uncovers the occult influences shaping Plath’s work and marriage to Ted Hughes. Based on fifteen years of research, Gordon-Bramer reveals how tarot, astrology, and alchemy infused Plath’s poetry with deeper meaning. This talk offers a fresh perspective on the visionary poet’s creative and mystical legacy.
You can RSVP to this FREE EVENT here.
Confessions of a Diviner: Christopher Marmolejo, Author of Red Tarot: A Decolonial Guide to Divinatory Literacy
Welcome to Confessions of a Diviner, a new online series created for Tarot professionals and public spiritual practitioners, offering inspiration and insight for anyone drawn to the mystical and practical dimensions of divination. Each session introduces a unique voice in the field of Tarot and spiritual guidance, inviting us to explore their personal journeys, the intricacies of their work, and the wisdom they’ve gathered along the way.
This week, we’re thrilled to host Christopher Marmolejo, author of the groundbreaking Red Tarot: A Decolonial Guide to Divinatory Literacy. In this transformative work, Christopher reimagines Tarot practice as an act of reclamation and liberation. Using literature and poetry as medicine and a pathway to deeper understanding, Chrisopher demonstrates how Tarot can become a powerful tool for subversion and rebellion, challenging the status quo and inspiring radical change.
This special event is only available for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Mixing Metaphors: Integrating Oracle and Tarot Cards for Amplified Readings, With James Ferrera
Curious about the differences between Tarot and Oracle decks or how to integrate them into your practice? Join me and James Ferrera as we explore techniques for choosing, pairing, and weaving these systems together. Through hands-on activities, develop multifaceted spreads, enhance your intuition, and expand your reading style for more impactful insights.
Purchase tickets to this online workshop here.
The Art of Tarot Journaling: Archetypal Introspection and Self Exploration for a Daily Practice, with Laetitia Barbier
Unlock the power of Tarot journaling in this transformative three-week course. Move beyond traditional divination and explore Tarot as an introspective tool through art, psychology, and holistic practices. Engage in practical exercises like free associations, automatic writing, and dream analysis. Learn to craft a personal Tarot methodology and create a syncretic calendar to celebrate your unique traditions. Reconnect with your humanity and discover hidden aspects of yourself through daily, playful acts of journaling.
This class is taught through Morbid Anatomy. Purchase tickets from their website here.
FREE EVENT: Arcanum as Archetype: The Influence of Tarot on Alejandro Jodorowsky's comic book epic The Incal, with Independent Scholar Amy Slonaker
Discover the Tarot’s profound influence on Alejandro Jodorowsky’s comic book epic The Incal in this illustrated lecture by religion and comics scholar Amy Slonaker, J.D., PhD. Drawing on Jungian archetypes and Jodorowsky’s unique Tarot system, Dr. Slonaker explores how the Tarot’s imagery and concepts shape the plot, characters, and cosmic journey of The Incal.
RSVP to this FREE event here.
FREE IN-PERSON CLASS: At the Gate of Janus: Creating Meaningful New Years Intention - Tarot After School with Spooksvilla + Friends
Join Laetitia for the third session a series of special evening Tarot classes at the hallucinatory palace that is Spooksvilla + Friends, in the East Village of NYC. In this session, we’ll pay homage to Janus, gates, and passages, traditionally depicted with two faces, one looking forward, the other backward. Guardian of transition between pas and future, we’ll invoke his assistance for setting meaningful intentions for the upcoming year. Through a set of didactic exercises designed to help us reflect on the past year, we’ll identify our desires, and create a roadmap for the year to come.
RSVP to this FREE in-person event here.
The Suit of Swords in the Tarot: Winter & the Warm Embrace of Death with laetitia Barbier - College of Psychic Studies
In this 2-part online workshop, we'll study the suit of swords and its connection to Winter Solstice - what's hiding under the ice. If the suit is traditionally associated with the intellect and the rational mind, it has a quality that the other suits don't present: sarcasm and a dark, sweet and weird sense of humor. Pushing us to define our values and our taboos, the suit of swords is a lot less bleak and a lot more human that it appears.
This online class will be taught through College of Psychic Studies. Purchase tickets here.
Confession of a Tarot Scholar: Confessions of a Tarot Scholar: Ronan Farrell and the Traditional Tarot Archive
This week on Confessions of a Diviner, we’re honored to welcome Rónán Ó Fearġaíl, the visionary behind Traditional Tarot, an invaluable resource hosted on WordPress. This extraordinary platform has become a cornerstone for expanding the conversation around Tarot by providing English-speaking audiences with access to translations, digests, reviews, and critiques of Tarot literature—primarily (but not exclusively) French-language texts.
Rónán has dedicated years to uncovering and sharing these seminal works, offering the English-speaking world free access to hundreds of influential texts spanning the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. His efforts have shone a light on the rich intellectual tradition of Tarot, preserving a wealth of knowledge that has been overlooked in broader Tarot literature.
Join us as we explore Rónán’s journey, his passion for historical texts, and the profound impact of making these timeless works accessible to a new generation of Tarot enthusiasts.
This special event is only available for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Year of the Hermit: A Gentle Guide to Spiritual Walkabouts
In a world that seldom pauses, The Hermit invites us to step away from the noise and embrace the quiet rhythm of our inner world. As we enter a Hermit year, Laetitia offers insights into this era of self-reflection, solitude, and spiritual discovery. Through exploring the archetypal wisdom of The Hermit, this class provides tools to navigate stillness, deepen self-connection, and illuminate the path forward.
This special event is only available for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Tarot Office Hours: The Feast Of Fools: Saturnalia's and the spirit of Madness
Step into the wild and joyful world of "Revelry of the Fool," where we embrace the spirit of Saturnalia and the Tarot’s Fool in a night of chaotic celebration. In true Saturnalian fashion, we’ll explore how, during this time, the tables turn on social norms, celebrating freedom, spontaneity, and the unpredictability of life. Join us for a feast of folly, where the Fool guides us through laughter, revelry, and the liberating power of breaking from routine and convention. Expect a night of surprises, joy, and unrestrained playfulness!
This special event is free for Patreon subscribers. To become a member of our community, join here.
Babel Polyphony: on Tarot, Language and iconography, with Artisan Tarot
Laetitia Barbier explores Tarot as a dynamic visual culture, using art history, iconology, and pop culture—from Renaissance Italy to Hello Kitty—to reveal how its evolving subjectivity helps us reclaim our unique narratives.
This lecture is only available to members of the Artisan Tarot community. Enjoy one month for free using promo code FREETRIAL at checkout. View the event here.
FREE EVENT: Astro-Black Mythology: An Introduction to Sun Ra with Dr. Marques Redd
Sun Ra (1914-1993) is a visionary jazz musician, poet, and prophet. Join Dr. Marques Redd as he provides an entrée into his work through an analysis of what he calls “astro-black mythology.” We will explore his innovative fusion of Egyptology, musicology, dance, religion, astronomy, physics, and much more. Sun Ra aimed to tie humanity back to that which we had originally been one, the entire sweep of the cosmos, and we will aim to understand how we can push forward his vision.
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Brooklyn: In-Person Tarot Reading at Quimby's Bookstore NYC
Join Laetitia for a 30-minute reading session on Saturday, November 9 and December 7, as she shuffles her cards in the intimate Tarot room at the wonderful Quimby’s in Brooklyn! She will provide an in-depth Tarot card reading tailored to your needs and the queries you seek counseling for. Try to arrive 10 minutes early; it's a great opportunity to explore their magnificent shop!
Quimby’s Bookstore is located at 536 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Schedule a reading here.
FREE EVENT: Elements: Book Release Celebration and Conversation with Author Stephen Ellcock
Join us for an afternoon with acclaimed author and image alchemist Stephen Ellcock as we celebrate the release of his new book, Elements, on October 17, 2024. This visually stunning work explores the elemental forces that have inspired thinkers and artists for centuries. Drawing from ancient philosophies and Eastern traditions, Ellcock curates a journey through earth, water, air, fire, and aether, blending modern and historical imagery. The event includes a conversation with the author on humanity’s connection to nature in times of crisis.
RSVP to this FREE event here.