Taro Openings: The Hidden Code of the Tarot

What if the Tarot isn’t about fortune telling…

…but a forgotten system of knowledge hidden in plain sight?

For over 40 years, Dr Justin Newland has been studying the 21 Major Arcana cards – not as mysticism, but as a coded map of human understanding, history, and the universe itself.

In this fascinating and thought-provoking talk, you’ll uncover:

• The true origins of the Tarot (and how it’s been misunderstood)

• The hidden meanings behind symbols, colours, numbers and imagery

• Why the Tarot may be one of the most sophisticated knowledge systems ever created

• How its ideas echo through games, culture… and even modern life

This isn’t about predicting your future.

It’s about decoding the past – and seeing the present differently.

Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or already intrigued by the mysteries of the Tarot, this is a rare chance to hear from someone who has spent a lifetime studying it.

Expect an engaging, eye-opening evening that will leave you questioning what you thought you knew.

Talk starts 7:30pm (doors 7pm, bar open from 6pm)

Come early, grab a drink, and settle in – these talks fill up fast.

Dr Justin Newland holds a doctorate in mathematics from Imperial College London and is the author of seven novels blending history, philosophy and the supernatural.

His research spans Egypt, China, Prussia and Tudor England, with a lifelong focus on uncovering the deeper patterns behind history and human knowledge.

An experienced and engaging speaker, Justin brings decades of study into a talk that is both accessible and thought-provoking.