Purpose of This Code

This Code of Ethics exists to ensure that Tarot is taught, practised, and shared with integrity, responsibility, and respect.
All students, graduates, and mentors are expected to uphold these principles in study and professional practice.

Tarot is a tool for insight, reflection, and guidance — not control, dependency, or prediction of absolute outcomes.

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1. Respect for Free Will

Tarot readings must always honour the free will and autonomy of the querent.

• Readers do not tell clients what they must do

• Tarot is offered as guidance, not instruction

• The querent remains responsible for their own decisions

Tarot supports empowerment, not dependency.

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2. Scope of Practice

Students and certified readers understand that Tarot:

• is not a substitute for medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice

• must not be used to diagnose illness, predict death, or replace professional care

When appropriate, readers should encourage clients to seek qualified professional support.

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3. Emotional and Psychological Care

Tarot can touch sensitive areas of life. Ethical readers:

• approach readings with care, compassion, and grounded presence

• avoid fear-based language or dramatic prediction

• do not exploit vulnerability, grief, or distress

Readers must remain aware of their own limits and refer clients onward when a situation is beyond their competence.

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4. Confidentiality

All readings and shared personal information are treated as confidential.

• Client details are not shared without permission

• Student work and assessments are respected as private

• Any teaching examples are anonymised unless consent is given

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Trust is foundational to ethical Tarot practice.

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5. Professional Boundaries

Clear boundaries protect both reader and querent.

• Readers do not foster emotional dependence

• Dual relationships are handled with care and transparency

• Power imbalances are acknowledged and respected

Mentorship is supportive, not controlling.

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6. Honesty and Integrity

Ethical Tarot practice requires honesty.

• Readers do not exaggerate abilities or guarantee outcomes

• Certification represents competence, not superiority

• Marketing and communication must be truthful and respectful

Tarot is practised with humility, not ego.

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7. Respect for Diversity

Tarot is inclusive and respectful of all individuals.

• No discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, culture, age, or ability

• Readings are adapted sensitively to cultural and personal context

Diversity enriches Tarot practice and learning.

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8. Ongoing Learning and Self-Reflection

Ethical Tarot readers commit to continued growth.

• reflecting on their practice

• recognising bias and projection

• remaining open to learning

Self-awareness is a core ethical responsibility.

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9. Responsibility of Certification

Certification from this school signifies:

• demonstrated understanding of Tarot principles

• ethical awareness

• readiness to practise responsibly

It does not guarantee employment, fame, or mastery, but reflects a commitment to ethical Tarot practice.

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10. Accountability

Students and graduates are expected to:

• uphold this Code of Ethics

• accept feedback with openness

• address ethical concerns when they arise

Serious ethical breaches may result in review or withdrawal of certification.