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The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called The Star. The Latin phrase per ardua ad astra, means, through adversities to the stars.

1 The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called The Star. The Latin phrase per ardua ad astra, means, through adversities to the stars. In the last few newsletters you ve faced the dramatic character called The Devil, and you have experienced the chaos of The Tower. Now, you encounter the peaceful card called The Star, and you get to appreciate the qualities of renewal, healing, and transformation. The Star holds two containers of liquid. These are gifts of life-energy that are linked to the heavens above, but she offers it to the ground upon which she stands. The Star brings this spiritual sustenance to the pool of consciousness, and to the fertile land of the everyday world. In this card the eight-pointed stars are prominent in the sky. Stars with eight points are linked to the Babylonian and Sumerian Goddesses of the Heavens. They are a symbolic, celestial reward for having conquered the darkness of the previous cards. The lesson of The Star is to have gratitude for the blessings around you. Gratitude is a virtue which is easily overlooked amongst other spiritual lessons, but it reinforces the qualities of respect, tolerance, and humility. Gratitude is an expression of love. By feeling grateful for the love of your family and friends, for the shelter and food keeping you alive, and for your spiritual blessings, you will find it even easier to draw all of this into your life. Tarot Blessings, Don McLeod Page 1 Editorial Page 2 UK Tarot Conference Page 3 UK Tarot Conference (continued) Page 4 Tarot Conferences in 2015 Page 5 78 Keys to Wisdom Page 6 Next Tarot Workshops Page 7 Become the Star of your Life! Page 8 Doing Readings for Yourself

In 2003 Kim Arnold was responsible for launching the first serious Tarot Conference of its kind in the UK.

It is rated as one of the best in the world. The UK Tarot Conference is highly successful and draws speakers and attendees from all over the world.

This year s conference will be held on 10 th & 11 th October. It s the UKs largest Tarot event and a must for any Tarot lover who wants to learn more and develop their skills.

2 In 2003 Kim Arnold was responsible for launching the first serious Tarot Conference of its kind in the UK. Kim said, It was time for Tarot to come out of the shadows and into mainstream respectability. The conference has now celebrated 10 years and is still gathering strength. It is rated as one of the best in the world. The UK Tarot Conference is highly successful and draws speakers and attendees from all over the world. Kim s passion for Tarot continues to grow as she works tirelessly to remove the negative image of Tarot and to enlighten people with the knowledge and wisdom of this ancient craft. This year s conference will be held on 10 th & 11 th October. It s the UKs largest Tarot event and a must for any Tarot lover who wants to learn more and develop their skills. It s your chance to learn from some of the world s most respected authors and teachers of Tarot. The Speakers for 2014 are Mary K Greer, Geraldine Beskin, Sarah Bartlett, Richard Abbot, Israel Ajose, Kim Arnold, Dr Maria Antoniou and Dr Les Cross. At last year s conference I had the opportunity to interview Kim about why she began this event and where it was heading Don: What was your vision when you first thought of organising a Tarot conference? Kim: At our first conference we only had about 20 people, and we used British people as our speakers. To be honest it was only meant to be a one-off thing, but afterwards people contacted me and asked if they could be speakers at the next conference, so Year Two happened, and here we are, ten consecutive years later! Don: And you ve managed to get some big names here during those years Kim: Yes, we ve had Rachel Pollack, Mary Greer, Corrine Kenner, Mark McElroy a lot of American speakers, but obviously a lot of British speakers as well. We ve done really well, and what s nice is that in the early days I was struggling to find people to speak, because I was an unknown, but now it s like, do I have Mary, or do I have Rachel and I m not being flippant about that, but we have grown and have such a reputation that now we only have to invite people and they come and that s lovely! Don: Is the plan to continue to do Tarot Conferences every year? Kim: Absolutely. Until there s a reason that I can t do them anymore. I see so many friends every year and I would never let that go. And I m thinking of doing a novice one in a year or so that s something that s been on my mind because obviously this conference is for people who have experience with Tarot. When people ring me and say, I ve never picked up a pack of Tarot cards in my life, but I want to learn, well, this conference isn t for them, but maybe I ll set one up for them. When I first started the Tarot conferences, it was because I was thinking, as a professional reader, where do I go to learn more? I hope we re never that conceited that we think we know it all. So, I felt there was a niche for intermediate, and advanced, and professional readers, where we could be together to have people share their knowledge with us. Don: Being a ten-year anniversary must be very special, what have you done to celebrate? Kim: For this conference we went on the London Eye to signify The Wheel of Fortune (card 10), we ve drunk copious amounts of alcohol, and it s been wonderful! Kim Arnold

Don: And people have come from all over the world to join in the fun Kim: We ve got people from New Zealand, Australia, America, Finland, Iceland, France, and Spain and who d have thought this little

It has built momentum and there s more people every year. We re known now, and people look forward to it. For me also, it s very important that Tarot comes to a lovely venue.

Don: It s great that you have sponsorship too Kim: We have great sponsorship from Hay House, Llewellyn, and Lo Scarabeo.

Apart from coming along to hear quality speakers and to mix with other Tarot enthusiasts, you come away with a nice bunch of goodies Kim: Yes, there s about 40 quids worth of stuff in each bag!

Symbolism of the Waite-Smith High Priestess Card in which you will explore the depth of this card s historic symbolism, and how She has developed in modern times.

3 Don: And people have come from all over the world to join in the fun Kim: We ve got people from New Zealand, Australia, America, Finland, Iceland, France, and Spain and who d have thought this little pack of cards that little box of cardboard connects us all across the oceans and that s exactly what it does. Don: How many people registered for this year s conference? Kim: We had 87 this year. It has built momentum and there s more people every year. We re known now, and people look forward to it. For me also, it s very important that Tarot comes to a lovely venue. I want it to have a professional atmosphere. Tarot sometimes has bad press and if we want to showcase Tarot we have to show that we mean business. Don: It s great that you have sponsorship too Kim: We have great sponsorship from Hay House, Llewellyn, and Lo Scarabeo. They provide us with Tarot decks and books for the goody bags that we hand out to our participants. Don: That was a nice surprise. Apart from coming along to hear quality speakers and to mix with other Tarot enthusiasts, you come away with a nice bunch of goodies Kim: Yes, there s about 40 quids worth of stuff in each bag! Some of the workshop topics for this year s conference include: Soulful Enterprise Five Steps to a Successful Tarot Business, Tarot & Intuition: the Interplay of Creativity and Neuroscience, and The Symbolism of the Waite-Smith High Priestess Card in which you will explore the depth of this card s historic symbolism, and how She has developed in modern times. For more info on this wonderful conference, click here. I had a wonderful time at the conference. Very good group of people, lively and warm. I look forward to another time. ~ Rachel Pollack The contents of last year s goody bag. Don: What final words can you offer to entice people to come along in 2014? Kim: It will be an opportunity to improve your Tarot skills with our amazing line up of guest speakers. We guarantee that your relationship with the Tarot will increase tenfold after attending this conference. Thank you so much for organizing one of the best tarot event I ve yet to attend in many years. The energy of the people who attended your conference was blissful and so friendly and open. I believe this is mainly due to what you and your amazingly helpful staff are attracting. Such positive energy. I told my husband that it is mandatory that I attend this event again next year. ~ Carrie Paris

The Burning Serpent Oracle a Workshop with Rachel Pollack & Robert Place The Burning Serpent Oracle is a Lenormand of the Soul.

The Burning Serpent Oracle is a deck which has appeal for both Lenormand and Tarot readers!

2015 Living Tarot Conference The Tarot Guild of Australia has announced that another International Tarot Conference will be held in Melbourne in 2015.

It will be held from 7 th to 9 th August 2015, followed by 2 days of workshops on 10 th and 11 th August.

The Burning Serpent Oracle is Rachel s 35th book, of which close to 20 have been on Tarot and divination.

4 The Burning Serpent Oracle a Workshop with Rachel Pollack & Robert Place The Burning Serpent Oracle is a Lenormand of the Soul. Saturday 28th February 2015 Learn directly from the Masters who created this C21st mythic deck inspired by the 160 year old Lenormand fortune-telling cards. The Burning Serpent Oracle is a deck which has appeal for both Lenormand and Tarot readers! Sunday 1st March 2015 Rachel Pollack Tarot Reading Techniques: the use of techniques and approaches of Lenormand with Tarot Living Tarot Conference The Tarot Guild of Australia has announced that another International Tarot Conference will be held in Melbourne in Last year s event was sensational, so if you are serious about Tarot, then start planning your attendance at this event. It will be held from 7 th to 9 th August 2015, followed by 2 days of workshops on 10 th and 11 th August. Guest presenters are said to include, Amber Jayanti, Evelynne Joffe, Caitlin Matthews, and Mark Ryan. Rachel Pollack is the author of 78 Degrees of Wisdom. The Burning Serpent Oracle is Rachel s 35th book, of which close to 20 have been on Tarot and divination. Monday 2nd March 2015 Robert Place The History of the Tarot and Renaissance Symbolism of the Trumps. Robert Place is a gifted illustrator and author. His books and decks include The Alchemical Tarot, Magic and Alchemy, and Shamanism. Caitlin Matthews All workshops will be held at Beau Monde International, 934 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria. For registration information, see or president@tarotguild.org.au Learn how to combine Tarot and Palmistry in an innovative, five week course, held once a week at Hahndorf, S. A. Only $190 Trev: witchabilia@hotmail.com

In Tarot there are 78 cards. That s 78 messages about your future. 78 messages about your life right now. 78 messages about your spiritual progress.

78 messages about your career. 78 messages about your family life. 78 messages about your dreams. 78 messages of guidance, insight, and awareness for your life!

It s a tool for insight into all areas of your life past, present and future.

5 In Tarot there are 78 cards. That s 78 messages about your future. 78 messages about your life right now. 78 messages about your spiritual progress. 78 messages to your inner child. 78 messages about potential romance. 78 messages about your current relationship. 78 messages about your finances. 78 messages about your career. 78 messages about your family life. 78 messages about your dreams. 78 messages of guidance, insight, and awareness for your life! That s a lot of messages. The point that I m trying to make though, is that Tarot isn t just about fortune-telling. It s a tool for insight into all areas of your life past, present and future. It s a multi-dimensional tool that can be used to tell you about future possibilities, but it s so much more than that you can use it for psychological awareness, as a meditation tool, and for knowing the outcomes of various choices you have to make in daily life. The Star - from the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Circa 1450

6 New Tarot Workshops with Don McLeod Session # 1 - Tarot Simplified Sunday 9 th November from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at Crystal Wave 677 Grange Road, Grange, SA How Tarot Works Demystifying Tarot Insightful Tarot Spreads Learn Easy Interpretations Practical & Spiritual Uses By the end of this workshop you will feel comfortable using Tarot cards and you will have a better understanding of their meanings. 6 hours training for only $99 Requirements: Rider-Waite Tarot Deck Bookings essential: Phone Followed by Session # 2 - Intermediate Tarot Sunday 16 th November from 11 a.m. to 5 Crystal Wave Continue Your Tarot Adventure Use the Major Arcana in Spreads Become Familiar with the Suits Connect with the Cards Numbers Understand the Court Cards Gain more confidence in your ability to read the cards. 6 hours training for only $99 Bookings essential: Phone Advanced Tarot Class Held at Marie s Crystal Cave 107 Esplanade, Aldinga Beach Sunday 5 th October 10 am to 4 pm Featuring The role of the Major Arcana in readings, spiritual growth and personal enlightenment. Connecting with a card s meaning through its number. Understanding the role of the Court cards. Class size is limited, so book early! Phone: The cards give us a framework for understanding our lives, and a timeline for measuring our growth. The cards make it possible to visualize the past, present, and future both in theory, and in practice. The cards help us celebrate our successes and understand our disappointments, so we can manage both. The cards help us put our hopes and fears into words and in the process, Tarot helps us understand ourselves and our place in the world. Most importantly, Tarot lets us share our stories with others. We all share the same Fool s Journey but when we shuffle the cards, we see our own stories come to life. ~ Corrine Kenner (from Tarot Masters, edited by Kim Arnold)

7 Become the Star of your Life! It used to be that Tarot was seen as a passive situation. You dealt out the cards to discover what was going to happen to you, then you sat back and waited for that future to eventuate. How dull! What a fatalistic, defeatist attitude! I suggest being pro-active with your Tarot. Rather than seeing Tarot as a reflection of what can happen to you, put your cards to use in your life. Use Tarot for direction give yourself ideas to pursue and then work out how to keep on track for the desired outcome. Use Tarot for warnings to work out if there are any challenges you might encounter along the path you have chosen and then use it to discover how you can overcome those obstacles. Use Tarot for spiritual insight contemplate that new awareness until you fully understand it and then integrate that lesson into your life. Use Tarot for quick answers to a dilemma and then take action. Use Tarot to make choices then take the time to explore the situation in more detail. Imagine that you are new to town, and you have to drive through the middle of the city, but there are no traffic lights, and no street signs. It would be confusing. It would be frustrating. You wouldn t know where your decisions were going to take you. Life is like that Most people make choices without knowing where that direction will lead and how it will impact them in the short term and in the long term. They leave it up to fate. With Tarot, you have a New Age GPS with a lifetime guarantee of frequently updated maps! But as with a GPS you have to know how to use it so you can get the right directions. With a normal GPS, you have to enter your position and the correct address of your intended destination. The GPS will tell you how to get there, how long it will take, and it might give some warnings too. Our Tarot GPS is very similar. It s nice to know your starting point. It s good to have the awareness to be able to say, I am at this point in my life, and I m frustrated. Or, I am at this point in my life and I see what I want to achieve, I just need to know how to get there. In our Tarot GPS, we also have to enter a destination. In this case, it s our question. With a normal GPS it s no good saying, I want to go to Norwood for a coffee, or maybe to the city for some shopping, or maybe I ll go to the beach. How do I get there? Your GPS will say, Enter one destination please... So here s a big tip for Tarot readers: If you are not getting clear answers with your Tarot, you are probably not asking the right question. Keep it simple, look at one issue at a time, and give your Tarot GPS a chance to guide you. When it comes to doing a reading, the possibility of seeing a bad outcome worries many people. I can understand that no one wants bad news especially if they feel that it s unavoidable. But Tarot isn t about discovering a future outcome that is locked into place by the universe. The future is fluid. The future is adjustable. The future is like a giant pinball machine. You could put your money in the slot and pull back the spring and send the metal ball to the top of the game and then stand back and cross your arms and watch it rattle down to the trap at the bottom and say, Oh well, that s life! Or, you can stand at the pin ball machine and hit those paddles on the side of the machine and flick that ball back into play for as long as you have the skill and concentration and stamina. Tarot shows you the trajectory of the ball. It shows you where it s heading if you settle back and allow life to carry on without any extra effort on your part. It shows you where the traps and the bonus points are and you can then direct yourself into that zone! Tarot is an active form of divination. Make your choices and play the game!

Linda Marson Edition 17 Spring 2014 Doing Tarot Readings for Yourself In a recent article on my Mister Tarot website, I wrote about Linda Marson s workshop: Doing Readings for Yourself.

Some people don t believe you should do readings for yourself, but the reality is that we all do it and it s a great way to start learning the cards.

It contains a copy of the Self Reflection spread and a guide to questions to ask yourself for each of the Major Arcana cards. The webinar is available as a recording you watch online.

If you can watch YouTube video clips without any trouble, your broadband speed is sufficient to watch webinar recordings.

The cost of online recording is $22 The DVD is $25+ packaging and postage ($3 Australia and New Zealand: $6.

8 Linda Marson Edition 17 Spring 2014 Doing Tarot Readings for Yourself In a recent article on my Mister Tarot website, I wrote about Linda Marson s workshop: Doing Readings for Yourself. Linda has now produced a webinar recording of the workshop and it s worth downloading! Some people don t believe you should do readings for yourself, but the reality is that we all do it and it s a great way to start learning the cards. This recording comes with a comprehensive handout: extracts from Linda Marson s book, Ticket, Passport and Tarot Cards, which is all about reading the cards for yourself. It contains a copy of the Self Reflection spread and a guide to questions to ask yourself for each of the Major Arcana cards. The webinar is available as a recording you watch online. Alternatively, you can purchase it as a DVD, which is suitable for viewing on a computer screen. If you can watch YouTube video clips without any trouble, your broadband speed is sufficient to watch webinar recordings. After purchasing access to the recording, you can view the recording online as many times as you wish. The cost of online recording is $22 The DVD is $25+ packaging and postage ($3 Australia and New Zealand: $6.50 all other destinations) Payment is made online through PayPal using a credit or debit card. Click here to discover more about this worthwhile addition to your Tarot library. Mister Tarot is on Facebook! Visit here and click Like to get all the latest Tarot news. The bird in the background of The Star is an ibis, a symbol of the Egyptian God Thoth. This god represents energies of wisdom, magic and rebirth. Traditionally, the card called The Star represents hope, guidance from the universe, and an increase in good fortune. It is all of this, but it is also about being divinely inspired, because Thoth is a god of creativity. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, simply send an to: MisterTarot@yahoo.com.au with the word unsubscribe in the subject area. Copyright on all articles in this newsletter belong to Don McLeod unless specifically stated otherwise. And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. ~ Roald Dahl

The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery

The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called Death. If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of