Bloom! | Just for Fun | Insights from the Tarot | Paul K. Smith | Tarot readings are an interesting tool for self-exploration.
Location: Garden Library
May 15, 2025, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
The Tarot are a set of 78 cards that originated in 15th century Italy; their images depict universal archetypes. Tarot readings are an interesting tool for self-exploration.
In this class you will learn meanings and symbolisms of the Tarot cards, simple ways of working with them for meditation, and for help in seeing your situations from different perspectives when making decisions. You will have an opportunity to practice interpreting the cards in simple Tarot spreads.
Paul Kevin Smith has studied the history and ways of working with Tarot cards for 22 years. He has been the coordinator of the Austin Tarot Talkers Meet-up Group since 2014. Paul has a Master of Education degree from U.T. Austin, and is an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science and Student Development at Austin Community College. In addition, he is a Yoga teacher and personal fitness trainer, and has taught classes and offered guest consults and training sessions at Lake Austin Spa Resort since 1999.
