Join Richard Knight, The King of Tarot, live in Venice for personal Tarot training and accreditation.
Three days. Thirty students. A deeper level of Tarot.
Join Richard at the stunning Hotel Saturnia in central Venice for an immersive learning experience in the Art of the Tarot Master.
Discover the decisions behind a powerful reading.
Explore the expanded possibilities of his signature Jazz Method of reading.
And be among the first to learn The Symphony Spread, unveiled and taught personally by Richard.
Train and qualify for personal accreditation from Richard himself.
LIVE IN PERSON, VENICE, ITALY
FRI 19 - SUN 21 MARCH 2027
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE TAROT YOUR LIFE?
Uri Geller has encountered extraordinary psychic talent throughout his career.
After personally observing Richard's work over several days, he offered an unequivocal endorsement: "The King of Tarot - the best Tarot reader in the world" - Uri Geller
Those words came from watching Richard read, seeing his approach and experiencing the quality of his work first hand. In Venice, you will learn directly from him and examine the techniques, decisions and judgement behind his readings.
This has not been done before. Venice 2027 is the first time Richard has offered accreditation personally, and only thirty readers will go through it. Those who join now are the founding group, among the first readers in the world to be personally trained and accredited by Richard Knight, right at the start of something bigger.
You already know the cards. You have studied their meanings. You may already read for others.
Yet you sense there is more available to you. More depth in your interpretations. More confidence when a reading takes an unexpected turn. A clearer understanding of how to bring the cards together and make the reading meaningful to the person sitting opposite you.
Perhaps you want Tarot to become your profession. Perhaps you want to strengthen an existing practice. Perhaps you want to pursue the craft with the commitment it deserves. Maybe you want to demonstrate to the world how seriously you take your skill and ambition.
This is an invitation to do exactly that. Your development begins before you arrive, deepens through three days of hands-on training with Richard and continues through practice and personal sign-off afterwards.
Your place includes three days of in-person training with Richard Knight and the follow-up programme. Early bird pricing is £1,297 , rising to £1,497 at standard price once the early bird tickets are sold out.
Payment plans are available here
Accommodation, travel, and meals are not included.
Inside a powerful Tarot reading
The quality of a reading is shaped by the decisions made throughout the encounter, from the moment the client sits down to the follow-up afterwards.
Where do you begin? What do you ask? Which detail deserves your attention? When do you follow an impression, and when do you pause?
Richard will demonstrate a complete reading, then return to significant moments to explain his decisions. Through stop-start demonstrations, questions and interpretation challenges, you will examine the parts of the reader's craft that are easily missed when you only see the finished result.
In Venice, Richard will teach his expanded approach to the Jazz Spread - his signature method - live and in depth for the first time, sharing developments and applications he has not taught before. It is an entire method for reading the Tarot with astonishing accuracy, and Richard built a career on it.
Richard will then unveil The Symphony Spread, a new signature spread, taught only for students undertaking the accreditation. The Symphony Spread brings individual cards, connections and themes together into a rich, layered reading. You will see it demonstrated live, then explore the choices behind Richard's interpretation.
Over three days you work through Richard’s Tarot Capability Framework, the standard behind his accreditation. This is the training that turns the reader you want to be into a reader Richard is proud to give his sign off to.
WHY YOU NEED TO BE IN THE ROOM
Some things cannot be taught through a screen.
Online, you see a face and a pair of shoulders. In the room, you see the whole person. The foot that starts tapping. The breath that eases when a card lands. The tiny signs of relief or tension that tell a reader what is really going on. Richard will teach you to spot them and work with them.
In Venice you will:
Watch, pause and discuss. Richard reads live, then stops mid-reading to ask what you noticed and what you would do next.
Take on the shared spread challenge. A spread goes up and Richard invites people by name to share how they read it. Expect a few "I never thought of that" moments.
Handle the awkward questions live. Ethical scenarios are put to the room in real time, like "Is my husband going to leave me?" You will see how to respond honestly and ethically, and how to open the question out in a way that helps the client.
Learn the expanded Jazz Spread and the new Symphony Spread - only to be taught live and in person.
Read in a room full of readers.
With a maximum of 20 participants, you spend three days with people who understand why Tarot matters to you. Exchange perspectives, observe different approaches, ask thoughtful questions, evolve from the energy in the room, and give yourself time to concentrate on the reader you want to become.
EVENT SCHEDULE
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: BEGIN WITH CLARITY
Two weeks before the event, you will receive a preparation workbook with journalling prompts and reflective exercises. Explore where you are on your Tarot journey, the situations that challenge you and what you want to develop. Arrive with personal goals and a clearer sense of what you want from the experience.
DAY 1 - FRIDAY 19 MARCH: MEET YOUR FELLOW READERS
An unstructured guided reading session begins your training, allowing you to read for and observe other participants while Richard moves around the room, listens and offers guidance to improve your technique.
Settle into the group, see different reading styles up close and start recognising your strengths and areas for development.
DAY 2 - SATURDAY 20 MARCH: SEE THE READING THROUGH RICHARD'S EYES
In the morning you'll discover:
What has to happen before the reading begins.
How Richard welcomes a client, sets the tone and approaches the question.
Where he begins interpreting, and why.
How he connects the cards into a coherent reading.
A complete live reading from Richard, with stop-start demonstrations so you can see each decision as it happens.
In the afternoon you'll learn:
Richard's expanded Jazz Spread, taught live and in depth for the first time.
How to work through ambiguity, apparent contradictions and sensitive questions.
How to respond to challenging client situations, with ethical scenarios put to the room.
How to bring a reading to a meaningful conclusion.
DAY 3 - SUNDAY 21 MARCH: BRING THE WHOLE READING TOGETHER
In the morning you'll experience:
Shared spread challenges, where we share how you read a spread and hear how others see it.
Contrasting demonstrations from Richard.
Interpretation challenges.
In the afternoon:
Richard unveils The Symphony Spread and shows how he brings its cards and themes together.
Selected hot-seat readings.
You will strengthen your professional judgement and leave with a focused plan for applying what you have learned.
AFTER VENICE: PUT THE TEACHING INTO PRACTICE
A follow-up workbook helps you revisit the main principles and reflect on your readings. You complete structured practice readings, apply the code of ethics and capability framework to your own practice and populate your reading log and training log. This will form your accreditation portfolio.
Six weeks after the event, follow-up Zoom sessions begin in small groups of 4-6 participants. In turn, one of you reads, one is the querent, while the others observe, alongside Richard. Using the capability framework as a guidance, the observers report back on what was great and what could be even better, while Richard shares his feedback.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION FROM RICHARD KNIGHT, THE KING OF TAROT
Accreditation is built on a clear standard, the Richard Knight Tarot Capability Framework, which Richard will walk you through in Venice.
Your accreditation pack includes the framework, a code of ethics, reading and training logs, a display logo, a personal endorsement from Richard and a physical certificate posted to you.
Accreditation is granted upon successful completion of the preparation workbook, retreat participation, portfolio completion, reading demonstration, and observation of others.
What past students say
Fabulous experience....Richard is truly amazing.
Julie
Fabulous experience....Richard is truly amazing.
Julie
Fabulous experience....Richard is truly amazing.
Julie
YOU'LL KNOW IF VENICE IS FOR YOU IF:
You want to begin reading professionally, and you want to develop your craft, build your confidence and understand the responsibilities of working with clients.
You already read for clients, and you want to examine your approach, deepen your interpretations and work towards a professional distinction awarded by Richard.
You have studied for years but feel you have reached a plateau.
You pursue Tarot as a serious personal passion, and you want to learn alongside others who share your commitment. A professional business ambition is not required.
You are ready to take part, reflect and put the teaching into practice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this for beginners?
No. You should come with a working knowledge of Tarot, a preferred deck and some previous training, along with a willingness to take part.
I have already studied the Jazz Spread. What is different?
To date, only the original foundation has been taught. Venice explores Richard's expanded approach, applications he has not shared before and the decisions he makes while reading. You will also meet the "big brother" to the Jazz Spread, The Symphony Spread, see live demonstrations and ask questions as the teaching unfolds.
Do I need to know the Jazz Spread already?
No. Richard will establish the foundation before developing the expanded approach.
Do I need to be running a Tarot business?
No. You can read professionally, for friends and family, or purely because you love the craft. A business ambition is not required.
Why can't I do this online?
So much of reading is what you can see: body language and the small shifts in the person opposite you. Richard teaches the expanded Jazz Spread and Symphony Spread live only, and the shared spread challenges, hot-seat readings and stop-start demonstrations all rely on everyone being in the room.
Will I be tested in Venice?
You will not be tested at all, and there are no assessments in Venice. Friday is a chance to read for your fellow attendees while Richard observes and offers guidance, and nobody is looking over your shoulder like it's an exam.
What is the schedule and location?
12-5 Friday, 10-5 Saturday, and 10-4 Sunday, at the Hotel Saturnia, where we have hosted the Venice retreat for the past four years.
Will I have the opportunity to read, and is the follow-up session individual?
Yes to reading. Friday includes participant readings with Richard's observation and guidance, the teaching days include practical exercises, and your follow-up Zoom session includes observed reading and observation of others. The Zoom session takes place in a small group, where Richard will observe your reading and give feedback, and you will learn and demonstrate your knowledge from watching the other readers.
What goes in the portfolio, and do I need to study the framework first?
Your portfolio is made up of two logs. Your reading log records readings you have given, allowing you to demonstrate how you are able to meet the requirements of the framework, and your training log records the development and learning you have done thus far. Both are ongoing documents. Templates for both will be provided. You do not need to study the framework before you arrive, as Richard will walk you through it in Venice and the full framework is included in your accreditation pack.
Does attendance guarantee accreditation?
No. Accreditation follows successful completion of the programme, including your follow-up session with Richard. Taking part alone does not guarantee it. If you are not certain that you are ready for this level, please email us at info@richard-knight.co.uk and we would be happy to guide you.
What if I don't meet the standard required for accreditation?
Richard will review your portfolio, participation, observations and reading demonstrations, and guide you as to areas where you might need more practice, before resubmitting your portfolio, in order to support you in achieving the accreditation.
Do I get a certificate, and can I use the accreditation in my advertising?
Yes to both. On successful completion, a physical certificate is posted to you. You may also display the logo, use the approved training wording and share Richard's personal endorsement in line with the programme's usage terms.
Can I share what I learn?
Everything taught and provided in Venice is for your own use and must not be shared, other than you demonstrating your own Tarot skills!
What is included?
Your preparation workbook, Friday's informal guided reading session, two full teaching days with Richard, an exclusive card spreads ebook for Venice attendees only, a follow-up workbook, portfolio logs, a small-group Zoom session with Richard, and your accreditation pack, including logo, personal endorsement and certificate on successful completion.
What is not included?
Transport, accommodation, subsistence, insurance, or any recordings.
Is there a payment plan?
Various payment plans are available, until 10 January.
Is this in person or streamed?
This is a fully live, in-person event in Venice, and is not recorded or streamed.
I have more questions!
Please email info@richard-knight.co.uk and we will do our best to help.