THE CELTIC CROSS. In this interactive workshop, Martha will cover 'The Celtic Cross'. This spread is a compelling, powerful and in-demand tarot favourite and used extensively in traditional psychic and intuitive tarot readings. You will be engaged in a full day of practice, Q&A and open discussion. Students undertake their own Celtic Cross readings on any subject of their choice, and share their individual readings with the whole class. It's recommended that students have participated in the Tarot Levels 1 and 2 at WEA before attending level 3. See website for more details.
Tarot Masterclass: Level 3
Course Description
Take your tarot reading skills to the next level in this advanced, highly interactive masterclass focused on one of the most powerful and widely used tarot spreads – the Celtic Cross.
Designed for students with a solid foundation in tarot, this course explores both the theory and practical application of this ten-card spread, helping you develop deeper insight, accuracy and confidence in your readings.
While the Celtic Cross can appear complex, this masterclass breaks it down into clear, manageable steps, making the learning process engaging and accessible.
Through guided practice, discussion and reflection, you’ll explore how each card position contributes to a complete narrative, enabling you to interpret readings with greater clarity and fluency for yourself and others.
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Course Structure
This masterclass is delivered as a highly interactive and practical session, combining guided instruction with hands-on reading experience.
Students are introduced to the structure and meaning of the Celtic Cross spread, working through each of the ten card positions to understand how they relate to a question or situation.
The session explores how the spread builds a layered narrative, revealing influences, challenges and possible outcomes.
Participants will then apply their learning through individual readings on a topic of their choice, supported by group discussion, Q&A and feedback.
Opportunities to share interpretations and explore different perspectives help deepen understanding and build confidence.
The session also incorporates supporting materials such as presentations and a workbook to reinforce learning and support continued practice beyond the classroom.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the Celtic Cross tarot spread
- Interpret the meaning of each of the ten card positions
- Apply the Celtic Cross spread to real-life questions and situations
- Develop deeper insight and fluency in tarot reading
- Build confidence in conducting more complex tarot readings
- Interpret how cards interact to form a complete narrative
- Share and discuss readings in a supportive learning environment
- Strengthen intuitive and analytical approaches to tarot interpretation.
Course Prerequisites
A solid understanding of the 78 tarot cards is essential for getting the most out of this Level 3 Masterclass.
It is recommended that students have completed WEA’s A Taste of Tarot and Tarot Masterclass: Level 2 courses before enrolling.
Course Requirements
Students are required to bring The Rider–Waite Tarot Deck (U.S. Games edition), available from most bookstores or online retailers (approximate cost $25).
All other materials and notes will be provided.
Your Tutor is Martha Adams
Martha has been teaching at WEA since 2018
Martha Adams B.A., M.Ed. (Adult), Dip. Couns. (AIPC), Certified Business Counsellor (APEC IBIZ) CIV S.B.M, NEIS, & WPT&A, Cert. Senior RPL Consultant, Cert. RPL Assessor, Cert. Internal Auditing of Quality Systems (QAS), Company Director Cert., Dip. Comm. Art, Cert. Yin Yoga Teacher, Reiki III/Teacher, and a Dip. in Tarot (UK).
Martha has been reading tarot for over 40 years, and teaching and running workshops since 2006. She has tutored at WEA in Tarot Levels I, II & III, since 2017. From 1980 to date (2025) Martha has owned and operated several microbusinesses and private practices and from 1991 to 2006 was an active Company Director and Personnel and Training Manager and QA Officer. From 1993 to 2006 she was a senior business lecturer, course coordinator and mentor/counsellor for the S.A. and Victorian Institutes of TAFE, Economic Development Boards and Job Network. From 1999 to 2006, Martha was a Project Development Officer (ASO 4, 5, 6, 7) for Local and State Governments and the State Mentor Coordinator for an NGO.
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