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March 2004
Welcome to Gateway To Tarot.
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My thanks to each of you for continuing to be part of this process.
Mitakuye Oyasin - For All Of Our Relations.
Bonnie Cehovet, TM
Editorial: Tarot Ramblings
Editorial: Tarot Ramblings In my wanders through the Internet this past month I found a new place to play - the "freebie" pages on Llewellyn's site! Here you can get a free Tarot reading, track the phases of the Moon, and get a free spell each day, as well as finding out what you Magical Personality is. For fun, I took the Magical Personality quiz. I am not going to say what came out, because I still have to think about it. I answered the questions honestly, but came up with a response that doesn't seem to be me. What happens here is that, based on your answeers to their quiz, you are assigned a magical animal (by elemental type) that directly personifies you, and a shadow animal, that indicates where the focus of personal work should be. I understand the shadow side - it had to do with the element of Fire. However, the primary element for me came out Water, which is in actuality not dominant in my astrological chart, nor in my persona. At any rate - I had a great time doing this! To see where you fall, go to www/llewellyn.com and click on the "Fun and Free" smiley face at the top of the page. (BTW - This is all based on the book "Magical Personality", by Mike Leslie, which is a book on strengthening personal magic by personality types.) Paul Hughs-Barlow's new book, Tarot And The Magus, is now available at http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1904658024/qid%3D1075459478/026-4514346-6122056 and at www.aeonbooks.co.uk. Totally off the topic of Tarot, but totally "on" the topic of living a focused life, I ran across this motivational site, and felt that it was worth sharing for those of us trying to focus on achieving our goals: www.tut.com. This link was brought to the attention of the Tarot-l audience: www.limerick-leader.ie/issues/20030726/interview.html. It is an interview with the author of a new book on Tarot - a Benedictine monk with some very interesting things to say. Artist/visionary Robert M. Place (Tarot of the Saints, The Alchemical Tarot, The Buddha Tarot, The Buddha Tarot Companion) has a new newsletter that was "just born" - The Restored Temple of Hermes, available through his site www.thealchemicaltarot.com. See Tarot tidbits for more info.
My monthly horoscope may be seen at: http://www.horoscope.thecrystalgate.com . I use Tarot for mundane guidance and the Sacred Path cards by Jami Sams for spiritual guidance. I am always looking for feedback here. :)
On-line Divination sites: In cruising the internet this past month I have found several on-line divination sites - both Tarot and non-Tarot, that are both fun and worth spending time with. Some of these sites are for specific Tarot decks - and I have to say the the art is stupendous! It makes me feel glad to be alive, and more than happy to be part of the Tarot world. I hope that you enjoy these as much as I am: *www.transformation.co.ca/oraclehome.htm * www.pixelations.com/ogham/index.2.html The Voice Of The Woods - A Celtic Ogham Divination System * www.thefool.com The Victoria Regina Tarot * www.theenchantedworld.com Interactive site for Amy Zerner & Monty Farber (Enchanted Tarot) * The Voyager Tarot (James Wanless)
Who am I? Each month I am going to have one card from the Tarot talk to my readers. The card will in some way tell you something about itself and what it stands for. I would like to have you the reader send in which card you think is speaking, and a short explanation of why you choose that card. In some instances, you may feel that more than one card is being represented. In the following months newsletter, I will present all of my readers opinions, as well as a new card for that month. In this manner, in real time, we can see the power (energy) behind the cards, and perhaps get a feel for how to use them in our lives. Who am I? 02/01/04 This is the month to walk with me. I will help your dreams come true, as well as acting as the gateway for you to better connect with yourself and those around you. From one of my readers: "My initial guess on the card of the month 2/01/04 is: The Star (grin) I think its the Star because of what you said "will help you make your dreams come true". That could be a thought from memories of what I learned of the Star card. Its also my Tarot birth card and my birthday is in February. peace waves, Devi Raine" I loved this response- and it is easy to see from this how the same theme can be applied to more than one card! This Tarot persona was the Queen of Cups. Who am I? 03/01/04 Walk with me. I am here to nurture your passions and help you achieve your goals. Note: In next months newsletter I will publish who my readers feel this description refers to. If you wish to remain anonymous please let me know, and I will honor that request. Give me the reasoning behind your thought - I think we will see that there can be more than one answer here. Perhaps this small exercise can be used to open us all to new ways of communicating with the Tarot. :)
Bio: Geraldine Amaral Geraldine Amaral is the co-author of Tarot Celebrations: Honoring the Inner Voice and publisher of Celebrating the Tarot Journal. She recently created a Tarot instructional video, "Tarot 1-2-3." She conducts a series of unique and creative tarot classes in the Washington DC area, utilizing Jungian and archetypal psychology. In her classes, she teaches people how to apply the tarot's esoteric principles in pragmatic ways and as a tool for personal transformation. Because her book, journal, video and classes provide a unique blend of spirituality, psychology, philosophy, literature and personal empowerment methods, she is a well-respected and popular writer and speaker. She resides in Arlington, VA with her two cats Sweet Baby and Minnie. You can contact her at tarotcelebrations@erols.com or visit her website at www.tarotcelebrations.com. Her class listings may be seen here: class schedule.
Bio: James Wells James Wells is a Toronto-based Tarot consultant with an international clientele. Since age 12, he has lived, worked and played with the Tarot and its rich symbolism. James is also a Reiki Master, publisher of The Six-Rayed Star, musician, explorer of divination systems, weaver of rituals, and workshop facilitator. His job as a Worker of Oracles is to create sacred space for constructive feedback and soul work - a place where dreams, goals, imagination, intuition and magick, have full sway so that you can enjoy insight, support and healing.James is a member of the International Tarot Society and the Daughters of Divination. In person as well as in the media, he is a sought-after presenter on Tarot, ritual, and personal growth.James is fond of good books, singing, writing, his Tarot collection, close friends, delicious foods, travel, well-made martinis, and long walks. James may be contacted at: workeroforacles@yahoo.ca, or through his site, www.workeroforacles.com.
Bio: James Wanless James Wanless, Ph.D., is a former political science professor and creator of the best selling Tarot deck Voyager Tarot. A popular speaker and seminar leader, Dr. Wanless travels throughout the US, Europe and Asia, educating attendees in creativity, intuition and leadership. He is also author of Way of the Oracle, Little Stone and Strategic Intuition For The 21st Century.
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Tarot Site Review: Tarot at Telperion Productions is one of two Tarot sites hosted by Tarot luminary Tom Tadfor Little (the other being The Hermitage (www.tarothermit.com), which is a Tarot history resource site). This site genuinely reflects the manner of the host - gentle, courteous and having great depth. (No, I have never met Tom in person, but through interaction on Tarot-L and other Internet sites I have seen and felt his gracious nature.) Tom is a Tarot historian, perhaps by nature, but here we also see some of his other projects - scans of the cards that he has developed for the TDC and Mannini collaborative Tarot projects, and previews from the Hermit's Tarot, and deck project that Tom is working on for himself. Having peeked at the scans - I can safely tell you that time with them is well spent! In fact, I strongly suggest that you view his personal deck (the Hermit's Tarot), and study the accompanying text. There are some changes, and some new thinking here that is worth investigating. Not the least of which is grouping the Fool with the other Major Arcana cards - leaving the World as the "stand alone" card! Tom does a nice job of showing the decks that he works with, presenting scans and reviews for some of them (the Mantegna Tarot and the Visconti-Sforza Tarot among them). There is also a well done section of book reviews, including "Tarot For Yourself" by Mary Greer, "78 Degrees of Wisdom" by Rachal Pollack and "The Book of Thoth" by Aleister Crowley. There is true magick in his section of essays - amongst which we find him addressing the evolution of Tarot, the Tetracyts spread, and the Major Arcana and the Tree of Life (Tom's personal version). (Sneak down to the bottom of the Essay page - Tom has a series of structured informational sections here on reading the Tarot, using his own personal approach.) Loads of food for thought on this site - showing great respect for Tarot, the process of Tarot, for himself and for students of Tarot that visit his site. No amount of money could pay for the education that one gets from peeking into Tom's mind!
Tarot Tidbits: DancingWorld, launched in January 2001, brings a monthly offering of high-quality articles, reviews, guest essays, readers' letters, and resources of interest to the international Tarot, psychic, spiritual, and creative communities. The periodic "Inquiring Minds" feature solicits querent questions for a special reading by DW'seditor/writer Eva Yaa Asantewaa--sort of a Tarot-based Dear Abby column! DW's StarWeb networking section includes free listings of special events, workshops, services, products, and Web sites.Sign up now for your free subscription to DW at www.yahoogroups.com/group/DancingWorld(where you can also explore past issues in our archive of messages). Send inquiries to DancingWorld-owner@yahoogroups.com and books or other Tarot, psychic, spirituality, or creativity-related products for review to:
Eva Yaa Asantewaa, Radical Magick,
Receive e-mail updates to Aeclectic Tarot (www.Aeclectic.net/Tarot) from Solandia at: www.aeclectic.net/tarot/join.html.
The World Tarot Network (www.worldtarotnetwork.com) puts out a wonderful newsletter (edited by Deni Richter, TS), filled with all kinds of information - from Tarot, to Astrology and Numerology, to Feng Shui and Chakra's ... and more! To sign up, visit: WorldTarot@aol.com.
Geraldine Amaral edits a Tarot print magazine, Celebrating The Tarot , that is sent out on a yearly basis. For more information, see: Tarot Journal (www.tarotcelebrations.com/ order%20Tarot%20Journal.htm).
Gigi Minor edits an absolutely wonderful e-newsletter entitled Veritas. To sign up for the newsletter, e-mail Gigi at: LadyFogg@twncy.rr.com with "newsletter" in the subject line.
Robert M. Place, artist and visionary, has just brought out a newsletter entitled The Restored Temple of Hermes. The newsletter will be coming out every other month, and will inlude articles and a question and answer section. To subscribe, please e-mail Robert Place at: rmp@juno.com, with The Restored Temple of Hermes in the subject line.
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