Tag Archives: divination

How CS Lewis Taught Me Astrology

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

CS Lewis’ fictional descriptions helped me understand the qualities of the five classical planets because he retained pagan elements in the Medieval worldview that he studied and loved. I have written before about why I prefer other forms of divination … Continue reading →

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“Breaking Curses” a fundamental characteristic of “Apostles”

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

We’ve been hearing more and more about the New Apostolic Reformation lately, led by “apostles” such as Cindy Jacobs, John Benefiel, and C. Peter Wagner. In a book by Wagner about what it means to be an “apostle” today, he … Continue reading →

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Ecstatic Tarot

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I think Tarot is often an ecstatic experience, but not in the way we usually think about ecstasy. Most people, even most devoted Tarot readers, wouldn’t describe Tarot as necessarily a joyful experience. A lot of people who only get … Continue reading →

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Why No Tarot Under 18?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

I’m honored that Alison Leigh Lilly and Jeff Lilly spent time on their inaugural podcast of Dining With Druids discussing my draft of a Tarot Code of Ethics. One of the issues they examined is why I will not read … Continue reading →

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What is a Tarot reading like?

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Someone asked me recently what happens, generally, when I do a Tarot reading. Since I think that’s a great introductory question that more people might like to ask, here’s my answer: Laying the groundwork: This is when I get to … Continue reading →

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Draft of Tarot Code of Ethics

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

I’m firmly committed to the Code of Ethics of the American Tarot Association: I will serve the best interests of my clients, conducting my professional activities without causing or intending to cause harm. I will treat all my clients with … Continue reading →

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Taking My Tarot Further

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

I’ve been studying Tarot and doing simple readings for about six years now. For the last year, though, I’ve been studying in much greater depth, and my readings have developed tremendously more depth and nuance, and as a result, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Divination apps on iPad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Here are quick reviews of a handful of free divination apps available on the iPad. This isn’t all the apps available, but it is most of the free ones related to runes and Tarot, my preferred divination methods. Sadly, only … Continue reading →

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Divining and Forgetting

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Since the new moon falls on the start of the month this time, I’d like to tie together my new moon divination article and my latest meditation article about the skill of forgetting. I think one of the most difficult … Continue reading →

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The Foolish Student’s Journey through Calculus

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

For fun, I decided to do a quick comparison of the Major Arcana of the Tarot with the chapters of the first book I came across with approximately 22 chapters. Since I am an eclectic soul, the first such book … Continue reading →

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