Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: The origin of Tarot - Myth? Mystery? Magic? Malarkey? The story continues in part two of a three-part exploration by Paul E. Gipp.
 

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by Fr. Thomas Keating, OSCO

In his foreword to the German edition, von Balthasar writes: “A thinking, praying Christian of unmistakable purity reveals to us to symbols of Christian Hermeticism in its various levels of mysticism, gnosis, and magic, taking in also the Cabbala and certain elements of astrology and alchemy..."

Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: A review of an amazing book by an amazing priest. Fr. Keating is the originator of the Centering Prayer meditation, which has deepened the spiritual practice of many people. The book itself (written anonymously and translated into English) has another interesting fan, the late Pope John Paul II.

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by Michael Santangelo, ND, PhD, LMT,
ATH Co-Editor of Tarot

If you’re at a blackjack table and the management suspects you of counting cards, you could very well be escorted unceremoniously off the premises by large men with names like Vinnie and Rocco (for example, remember 21?). But, use counting in a Tarot spread, and a new world of interpretation opens up...

Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: This article describes a great way to get more from a Tarot reading.

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Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: The origin of Tarot - Myth? Mystery? Magic? Malarkey? Here's part one of a three-part exploration.

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by John Gilbert, PhD

Cleansing with an Elemental Weapon is usually done in a formal ritual, but this is not required. Any formal ritual may be used including Wiccan, Christian, Buddhist, Golden Dawn, Masonic, or Rosicrucian ritual. Any informal ritual may also be used...

Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: In this second part of this comprehensive article on a frequently asked question, the author covers deck clearing with elemental weapons, spiritual space, and other, lesser known techniques. See Part 1.

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by Gareth Knight

One of the key images of the deeper aspects of the Western Mystery Tradition is the discovery of the tomb of Christian Rosencreutz upon the breast of whose incorruptible body lies the Book T. This book is that strange collection of evocative images that is more generally known as the Tarot, which is much more than a fortune telling device...

Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: Gareth Knight is one of the world's leading experts on Tarot, Western Qabalah, and ceremonial magic. This article can be read time and again, as it gives more to the reader each time. There is much wisdom to be found here.

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by John Gilbert, PhD

There are several ways of clearing your tarot decks of all negative energy. These same techniques can be used for removing negative energy from crystals, amulets, talisman, bracelets, broaches, necklaces, magical tools, ceremonial weapons, and other personal or spiritual articles. The instructions given will usually work with one application of the technique...

Editor's Note from Michael Santangelo: In the first part of this comprehensive article on a frequently asked question, the author covers deck clearing via Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, as well as by an act of consecration.

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by Michael J. Santangelo, ND, PhD, LMT,
ATH Co-Editor of Tarot

The fascination with divination or fortune telling is as old as humankind itself. Everyone wants an edge when it comes to knowing the future, what’s in store in one’s career, or the chances for a new relationship. But is there more to it than that?...

Editor's Note from Michael J. Santangelo: This article introduces the reader to Tarot and its ability to aid in personal growth.

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by Amparo Quick

The Tarot can be used not only to see our future but to learn how we can be the masters of our destiny. It can show us the Path of Return - the path to our Inner Self, and to the Union with the Creator. The study of the Tarot is a spiritual path.

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by Lyndall McQuinn

I have just purchased two new tarot decks. One is the Arthurain deck and the other is the Mystic Faerie Tarot...

Editor's Note: In this article Lyndall helps us to explore two wonderful Tarot decks: the Arthurain deck and the Mystic Faerie Tarot. Enjoy!

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In this brief introduction to Tarot, you'll find out what it really is and isn't, how tarot really works, what you should expect from a reading / reader, and how to get more involved with tarot in your local town...

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