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As Above, So Below: The Tarot’s Minor Arcana
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 Kabbalistic 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.
An Evening Workshop
Friday, Oct 30, 7-10pm
New York Open Center
22 E. 30th Street, NYC
212-219-2527
www.opencenter.org
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The School of Oracles Presents:
Tarot Deep and Clear
with Ellen Goldberg
An in-depth Tarot class is planned to begin on Wed., Nov.18, 2009. This class will meet on a weekly basis from 7:30 pm until 9:15 pm.
The course is composed of 50 lessons.
This course is appropriate for both beginning and advanced students. Everything one needs to become a skilled reader will be thoroughly covered.
The Tarot is a living oracle. It enables us to communicate with levels of consciousness not normally available to the everyday mind. The Tarot is a mirror for the soul. It is a transformative vehicle which accelerates the process of enlightenment and union with the Higher Self. “Make of yourself a light” said the Buddha.
The Tarot is a book of wisdom disguised as a pack of cards. It is a compendium of Eastern and Western esoteric knowledge. Although user friendly at all levels of development, a knowledge of the correspondences to Kabbalah, Alchemy, Numerology, Astrology and Archetypal symbolism can give access to ever-deeper levels of meaning and use of the cards. This class will give the students a basis in all of these traditions.
Through meditation and inner journeys we will awaken the intuition (The Inner Tutor) and develop a personal relationship with every card. You will learn how to read the cards for yourself and others. The Tarot will become a friend for life. You will be able to use the cards both personally and/or professionally. The Rider-Waite cards will be used as the basis of discussion, but the material is applicable to all decks.
About the Class
The class will meet three to four times a month. There will be liberal vacations in the summer and at holiday times.
The class is limited to 8 students and this assures individual attention.
Each class will be recorded in the event that a class must be missed.
The course encompasses five semesters. These semesters are comprised of 10 lessons each. There will be fifty lessons in all.
The fee for the entire course is $2,500. This can be paid in installments of $500, due at the beginning of each of the five semesters.
Classes are held at 11 Cornelia Street, in Manhattan’s West Village, and are easily accessible by the 6th, 7th and 8th Avenue subways.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions.
212-924-5816
ellengoldberg@nyc.rr.com
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