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As Above, So Below: The Tarot’s Minor Arcana
An Evening Workshop
Composed of a series of transformative images, the 78 cards of the
Tarot can offer us a handbook to higher consciousness and the counsel
of a wise sage.
The Tarot deck is arranged into two groups, the Major and Minor Arcana.
The twenty- two cards of the Major Arcana portray the archetypal forces
and laws of the Universe.
The relationship between the Major and Minor Arcana is an embodiment of
the primary Hermetic axiom, “as above, so below”. The fifty-six cards
of the Minor Arcana show how these universal principles are expressed
in the events of everyday life. They are the Major Arcana brought down
to earth.
In tonight’s workshop we will explore how to interpret these 56 cards,
focusing especially on their Hermetic correspondences to astrological
and Kabalistic symbols. We will learn a simple way to take an inner
journey and “enter” into the world of a card to penetrate its meaning.
This workshop is appropriate for students at all levels of development.
The Rider-Waite deck will be used as the basis of the discussion, but the material can be applied to all decks.
Friday, June 13, 2008
7-10 PM
NY Open Center
83 Spring Street, Manhattan (East of Broadway)
212-219-2527
class# 08SSW34P
September 3rd to 8th, 2008
The New York Open Center and Lapis Magazine Present;
An Esoteric Quest for
The Mysteries and Philosophy of Antiquity:
Spiritual Experience, Wisdom and Art in Ancient Greece
The Island of Samothrace
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Workshop on Sept 7th
The Tarot: A Living Oracle
Ever since man has believed in the Gods he has sought their council.
Oracular systems are a universal phenomenon. The relationship between
humankind and the Divine is an intimate one. It is within the capacity
of every human being to experience this personal relationship.
The Tarot remains as a living Oracle based in the Western
Esoteric Tradition. It is a compendium of knowledge into which
the streams of Kabbalah, alchemy, astrology and Hermetic philosophy
have flowed. It is filled with archetypal symbols that stimulate the
deeper levels of the subconscious mind.
In our time, the temple of the Oracle lies in our hearts. In this workshop we will learn how to pose questions to the oracle, and how to let ourselves become receptive to its answer.
This workshop will be appropriate for both beginning and advanced students
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For more information: www.EsotericQuest.org
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