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Teaching and Group FacilitationTarot classes and
instruction in esoteric modalities will be offered periodically throughout the
year. Please see below for details. Please contact
me or subscribe to my newsletter if you are interested in learning more about upcoming
tarot, astrology and other classes. I am a member of the American Tarot Association and am a Certified Professional Tarot Reader through the Tarot Certification Board of America. In addition to having written my own code of ethics, which has been approved by the Tarot Certification Board of America (TCBA), I follow the American Tarot Association Code of Ethics, and the TCBA Client Bill of Rights.
What People Are Saying"Joy Vernon is a generous, creative, inspiring teacher who genuinely cares about her students. I enjoyed every class and looked forward to the next. I miss them."
Current Classes
As
a teacher I offer:
I
teach
a unique style of reading that focuses on learning to understand the
metaphorical language of the cards through a close analysis of the unique
symbols of the deck that is being studied. For my advanced classes, I focus on
systems of correspondence, which reveal the underlying structure behind
intuition. Read testimonials from students, colleagues and clients.
Journey to the Ultimate Boon:Mapping the Hero's Journey onto the Astrological Chart
Empyrean Key Two-Day WorkshopJoy Vernon, InstructorWhen: Saturdays, November 12 and 19, 2011; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Institute for Spiritual Advancement, 4176 East Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80222 How Much: Sliding Scale between $200-$250 See the flyer. Discover your Ultimate Boon, your gift from the universe! We'll learn how to pass the Guardian of the Threshold, receive a magical gift from our helpers, and discover which of the four mythological rewards is ours. This process shifts perspective into the magical world of archetypes and then translates it back into everyday reality, stimulating quantum jumps in our personal and spiritual growth. You'll also discover how to continually align yourself with your transformation! My original Empyrean Key process provides a simple, fill-in-the-blank approach to working with your astrological chart, yet as easy as it is, allows you to work as deep as you want towards your own transformation. No knowledge of tarot, astrology, the Hero's Journey, or the Empyrean Key necessary! My method gives you a step-by-step process for accessing your inner wisdom. What Joy's students have said about her Empyrean Key classes: "I gain incredible insight into my chart and my personal path using
this method that Joy Vernon has developed. Outstanding! A must for anyone
exploring their soul purpose." -Rory J. How to register:
Intuitive Astrology |
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Purchase the 8-week class below to automatically register yourself. |
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E-mail me and let me know you're coming! Pay by cash or check the first day of class. |
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Register at Denver Tarot Geeks by RSVPing "Yes." You can pay via PayPal on the Geeks site, or simply RSVP and then pay by cash or check at the first class. |
When: Early 2012, exact dates TBD
Where: Milheim Mansion, 1515 Race Street, Denver, CO 80218
How Much: $200
The qabalah is a complex
system of symbolism, sacred texts and spiritual techniques developed throughout
two millennia of Jewish mysticism. The Hermetic Qabalah, which is the style
focused on in this class, is derived from the Jewish kabbalah, but synthesizes
this ancient mysticism with the esoteric studies of the Western Mystery
Tradition. Practical Qabalah is a way of using the most basic qabalistic symbol,
the Tree of Life, for gaining a greater understanding of and connection to the
Divine for personal growth, spiritual development, and energetic healing.
Each class will include an
overview of the weekly topic, a discussion to explore and gain insight into the
topic, and a practical exercise to discover ways to go deeper into the
symbolism. The exercises will
specifically address how to integrate the abstract spiritual concepts of the
qabalah with our mundane life to achieve balance, health, and growth. Connecting
with Divine Unity is one of the keys to living in a state of authenticity, and the
qabalah at its most basic teaches exactly that.
How Many: Four students minimum/Twelve students maximum for this class.
How to register:
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Purchase the 8-week class below to automatically register yourself. |
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E-mail me and let me know you're coming! Pay by cash or check the first day of class. |
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Register at Denver Tarot Geeks by RSVPing "Yes." You can pay via PayPal on the Geeks site, or simply RSVP and then pay by cash or check at the first class. |
When: Sunday, January 22, 2012; 1-3 p.m.
Where: SpiritWays, 3301 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
How Much: $25
See the flyer.
Curious about tarot
but intimidated by its cloak of mystery? It doesn’t take years of study or
psychic gifts to read the cards—the biggest secret about tarot is that anyone
can do it! This class is for metaphysical newbies, experienced readers who are
ready to throw the book against the wall, or even jaded cynics who desire to
regain their beginner's mind. By going back to basics, we’ll learn to see the
stories in the cards, and we’ll practice how to apply this insight to our
everyday life. You will leave this class having performed a successful tarot
reading, even if you've never seen a tarot deck before! You are welcome to bring
a deck if you have one, or borrow one of ours.
What Joy's students are saying about this class:
"I enjoyed hearing the fresh perspective. The presentation was informative and fun to listen to and participate in. Joy's intelligence and sweetness shone through." – Sally B.
"Interesting and informative! Joy was engaging and fun! I learned quite a lot about the art, I hadn't known before. Great group of people, too!" – Fredda L.
"Joy had a great presentation that kept me engaged the whole meeting! She taught a novel and fun approach to tarot reading so that ANYBODY can do a reading, not just those who are aware of their intuitive gifts." – Peter R.
How to Register for Lifting the Veil of Tarot:
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Purchase the 2-hour class below to automatically register yourself. -or- |
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E-mail me and let me know you're coming! Pay by cash or check on the day of class. -or- |
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Register at Denver Tarot Meetup by RSVPing "Yes" and then pay by cash or check on the day of class. |
When: Fridays, Feb 3-24, 2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: New Location: Milheim Mansion, 1515 Race Street, Denver, CO 80206
How Much: $100
See the flyer.
The Magician’s Tools offers fun and creative interactive exercises to deepen your understanding of the cards and yourself, while your tarot skills flourish in an environment of on-going support and community. Learn new tarot techniques to move past the dictionary definitions provided by tarot books. Engage in practical, systematic methods for decoding the mysteries of the tarot images and connecting with your intuition.
Beginning Students: This course is excellent for beginning students as it teaches them to trust their intuition and to read from any deck. No memorization needed and leave your tarot books at home!
Intermediate and Advanced Students: This course is also good for intermediate and advanced-intermediate students, as it provides new and original ways of finding your answers in the cards themselves. This class also helps the experienced reader to get better attuned with the specific symbolisms of each of their decks, finding patterns in the cards and the storyline of the spread.
February 3: Intuition versus Instinct: Would You Could You and Basic
Storytelling: Mulberry Street
February 10: Basic Symbolism: Three Symbols
February 17: Suits and Elements: Biosphere
February 24: Numbers: Story Countdown
What Joy's students are saying about this class:
“Joy Vernon is a generous, creative, inspiring teacher who genuinely
cares about her students. I enjoyed every class and looked forward to the next.
I miss them.”
“Joy has a gift for awakening the reader in even the most beginning student. She has had to wean me off of the books which, I think, is her biggest challenge and top goal.”
“Even having read tarot for pushing 22 years, I find something new in every class that enhances my experience with tarot, and I am very grateful for that and the great energy of the group!”
Read more tarot testimonials.
How Many: Six students minimum/Twelve students maximum for this class.
How to Register for the Magician's Tools:
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Purchase the 4-week class below to automatically register yourself. |
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E-mail me and let me know you're coming to any of these remaining classes! Pay by cash or check on the day of class. |
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Register at Denver Tarot Meetup by RSVPing "Yes." You can pay via PayPal on the DTM site, or simply RSVP and then pay by cash or check at the first class. |
When: Fridays, Mar 2-Apr 6, 2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: New Location: Milheim Mansion, 1515 Race Street, Denver, CO 80206
How Much: $150
See the flyer.
Go deeper into yourself and the cards with original exercises designed to help you discover new layers of meaning in the tarot images. Dive into truly reading the cards with your unique, authentic tarot voice.
Beginning Students: This course is excellent for beginning students who already know and use the basics in their readings: symbolism, suits, elements, and number (if not, check out my Tarot Basics class!). Add practical tips for reading pesky court cards and reversals to your bag of tricks. Get new insights into understanding the symbolism of the cards and finding the story in the pictures.
Intermediate and Advanced Students: This course is also good for intermediate and advanced-intermediate students, as it provides new perspectives to pull you out of common reading ruts, helps you practice using patterns in the cards to tell the story of a spread, and encourages you to find your unique voice as a tarot reader.
March 2: Court Cards: Conversing with the Silent Sages
March 9: Reversals: Using Both Sides of your Brain
March 16: The Language of Tarot: Finding the Story in the Cards
March 23: The Art Gallery: Fine Art Techniques Reveal Symbolic Subtleties
March 30: Major Arcana: Mythology, Mysticism and Meditation
April 6: Tarot for Personal Development: Tarot Reader in Search of a Soul
What Joy's students are saying about this class:
“I feel thankful for this
course. I truly got out of it what I had hoped to and now am excited to keep
learning and improve my skills by reading for myself in my own spiritual
practice as well as others. Joy is a fantastic teacher with amazing, original
exercises that are both profound and fun! Her wealth of knowledge is seemingly
endless, as she draws on many esoteric traditions, mythologies and spiritual
practices. I highly recommend this course!”
“That was a great part of the course - the interesting lessons. It challenged me and I appreciate that.”
“Joy's Art Gallery exercise illuminated new ways to see and read my tarot spreads - my mind just opened up!”
Read more tarot testimonials.
How Many: Six students minimum/Twelve students maximum for this class.
How to Register for the Magician's Tools:
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Purchase the 4-week class below to automatically register yourself. |
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E-mail me and let me know you're coming to any of these remaining classes! Pay by cash or check on the day of class. |
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Register at Denver Tarot Meetup by RSVPing "Yes." You can pay via PayPal on the DTM site, or simply RSVP and then pay by cash or check at the first class. |
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012; noon-3 p.m.
Where: OM Mountain Yoga and Meditation Center, 119 West 2nd Street, Loveland, CO 80537
How Much: $30 plus supplies
Supply Kits: $10. This includes everything you need! If you would like to buy your own supplies, here's a list of what to get. I'll provide all the tools you need.
A mala is a string of meditation beads used to count mantra, breath or prayer repetitions during meditation. Malas are fun to make, beautiful to wear, and easy to use. Join expert teacher Joy Vernon of Denver in this fun and useful workshop!
What Joy's students are saying about this class:
“Joy, Your Mala-making class was awesome! :) Thank you for putting it on!”
“Great class. Really interesting and fun. Nice people. Much information. Thanks Joy!”
“I loved the class!”
How Many: Six students minimum/Twenty students maximum for this class.
See the Tarot Geeks calendar for more information.
How Much: $10 suggested donation per session
Denver
Tarot Geeks is an advanced group of tarot readers dedicated to the study of
the esoteric and historical aspects of tarot and the application of this
knowledge for personal and spiritual growth. See the Tarot
Geeks calendar for details on upcoming meetings.
We explore the relationship between tarot and kabbalah, astrology, numerology,
alchemy, neo-Platonism, mythology and other philosophies that were prevalent
during the time the cards originated in fourteenth to fifteenth century Europe
and which subsequently influenced the development of the esoteric tarot deck in
the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Our meetings will consist of sharing knowledge through presentations and
discussions; gaining insight through readings, meditation and exercises; and
practicing methods for applying what we learn to our lives.
This group is designed for people who, like me, find intense and challenging
studying to be fun! Come to share your knowledge and learn from others. In order
to get the most out of the advanced techniques presented in this group, it is
highly recommended that members have at least a basic knowledge of tarot prior
to joining this group.
Not an advanced reader? Check out the Denver
Tarot Meetup Group. It's for readers of all levels and the tarot curious and
meets monthly.
See the Denver Tarot Meetup calendar for more information.
How Much: $5 suggested donation per session
The Denver Tarot Meetup Group is a great community dedicated to the practice of tarot. A safe and encouraging place for new and experienced readers to come and read for each other and present on all things tarot. There's so much information and different opinions out there that you'll never be bored.
We host three events each month. The Third Saturday Tarot Social is a casual tarot meet-up. This event is great for newcomers & beginners--we share our decks, do readings, and discuss thoughts & questions about tarot in an open format. So come by even if you don't own a deck, or bring a friend who's new to tarot.
The second and fourth Tuesdays will be a featured guest speaker. Throughout its history, Denver Tarot Meetup has hosted the best and brightest tarot readers and experts from the Denver metro area, and given people curious about tarot or eager to learn the perfect opportunity to mingle, meet new tarot friends, explore and celebrate this special tool in their lives.
Check back to see when the next Empyrean Key class is scheduled.
See a flyer from a past class.
E-mail me with questions or for more information.
You have a personal connection to Spirit, you are a manifesting maniac, you have worked through several spiritual systems and found the good in them, and there are one or two that you’ve worked extensively with over the years. But there is still a longing, a desire for something more. You feel there is a deeper connection to Spirit out there, and you have studied enough to know that the only truth is within you. You are ready to begin the Empyrean Key method.
The Empyrean Key method integrates the intuitive communication of the Tarot with the Astrological blueprint of your life purpose to create personalized spiritual practices aimed at evolutionary transformation. The Empyrean Key method has been called “almost indescribable in its effectiveness for soul-exploration.”
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Discover your soul purpose, the complete realization of the true and perfect you |
The astrological natal chart is a blueprint for the highest expression of your life. Learn how to work with—and manifest—this information.
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Collaborate between the conscious and unconscious self |
Tarot Cards form a bridge whereby our conscious intentions can cross into the unconscious, where the actual work is accomplished.
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Connect harmoniously with the natural seasonal flow of the universe |
Aligning our work with the movement of the Sun and other planets through the signs assures that we are doing the right work at the right time.
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Open a channel to Spirit to spark your unique expression of ultimate unity |
Ritual, meditation and energy work are methods used to initiate an enduring connection with Spirit.
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Work both in a group and independently |
Working in a group allows you to share with and learn from others while participating in the synergistic energy of the whole. Working independently allows you to integrate new ideas with your existing methods and deepen the work you have already accomplished.
Check back to see when the next Journey Through Tarot class is scheduled.
See the flyer for a past class.
E-mail me with questions or for more information.
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