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Writer's pictureGem Blackthorn

Teaching Tarot, Divination, and Witchcraft for Survival and Community Care

A New YouTube Series on Spiritual Concepts for Survival and Community Care

Background of interior of a forest. Top left text in white: Course Introduction. Center text in white: Divination and Witchcraft For Survival and Community Course
Divination & Witchcraft For Survival and Community Course

I love Tarot, and I love teaching Tarot. I’ve been teaching individuals and groups how to read Tarot cards for a couple of years now, and I’ve noticed an inconsistent foundation of knowledge.


Tarot is one of many divinatory practices. On day one, a student may be knowledgeable in many divinatory practices (astrology, numerology, etc.), while another may not fully understand the definition of divination or know other basic concepts, like the difference between communing with the divine and fortune-telling.


I’ve learned that if I want to empower people to use Tarot as a tool for survival and community care, I need to go back to basics.



That’s why I’ve created a new series on YouTube. Each lesson is designed to build a foundational understanding of concepts like intuition, psychic development, divination, and witchcraft. My goal is to help people see these tools as more than just mystical curiosities — they are practical, powerful ways to support yourself and serve your community.


This is also why I wanted to have these lessons on a free, public platform. I know some of my peers charge hundreds of dollars for this information — and they should! The research, writing, graphic design, recording, and editing is basically a full-time job. But my intention with this course is to make it as accessible as possible. I want people who truly want to use their skills and gifts to serve their community to know how to do it.


The course will begin with very basic occult concepts, but it will eventually expand into the nitty-gritty of how to meet other practitioners in the real world, how to form volunteer groups with like-minded people, and how to offer services in an ethical manner.




The first lesson in the series is up now. It is titled “What Is Intuition?” In this video, I explore the deceptively simple question of what intuition really is.


Intuition is an inner knowing — a sense that can guide us through life with clarity and confidence. I break down how intuition works, why everyone has access to it (yes, even you!), and how it connects us to our higher purpose. The lesson also touches on the ways intuition can serve as a vital tool for navigating challenges, offering support to others, and staying aligned with our path.


If you’ve ever felt drawn to Tarot, curious about divination, or simply want to explore how these gifts can be a source of resilience and care, this series is for you.

Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find lessons designed with intention, clarity, and heart.


Join me on YouTube!


 

Thank you for making it this far. I have a download available: What Every Tarot Card Means in a Money Reading. Perfect for tarot readings regarding business, workplace, or personal finances (for entertainment purposes only, obviously).


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