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The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called Wheel of Fortune.

But will the new year bring a change of fortune, or a continuation of our present circumstances? Can we gain control of our fate, or is our destiny at the mercy of the gods.

It was for a period of twelve months and it s a layout I like to use at the beginning of the year to find guidance for the coming months.

1 The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called Wheel of Fortune. The Wheel of the Year has turned another full cycle, bringing us to the summer of 2012 and into the beginning of But will the new year bring a change of fortune, or a continuation of our present circumstances? Can we gain control of our fate, or is our destiny at the mercy of the gods. These are the questions that we are faced with when the Wheel of Fortune appears in a Tarot spread. I did a reading for myself on the first of January. It was for a period of twelve months and it s a layout I like to use at the beginning of the year to find guidance for the coming months. Not surprisingly, the Wheel of Fortune card played an important part of the interpretation. If you d like to do a reading for the full year, follow the instructions on the final page of this newsletter. You ll get a month-by-month account of possible scenarios for your life. Some are going to be exciting to see, others may challenge your ability to choose the destiny you desire! But remember that whatever is revealed in the cards is a possible outcome, and the message from the Wheel of Fortune card is to take stock of your current situation; see how your present state of mind and activities might lead you to the situation described in the cards; and discover what action can be taken to change the future described in the layout. Realise that (like the sphinx) you can stand on top of the wheel and spin the inner workings of fate until it points in the direction of your dreams. And then it s up to you to make that dream a reality! Tarot blessings, Page 1 - Editorial Page 2 & 3 - Tarot Blessings Page 4 - Wheel of Fortune Interpretations Page 5 - Historical Interpretations Page 6 - Workshops & Events Page 7 - A Yearly Forecast Spread

2 Tarot Blessings In the images of the Tarot there are symbols that you can unlock in a particular way to release powerful blessings. You can use the magic contained within these symbols in your own life, and you can take these blessings and give them to others if you wish. If you would like to try this for yourself, shuffle only the Major Arcana cards and hold them in your hand, with the images facing away from you. Empty your mind from distractions and say, Universe, please send me the blessing that I need at this time. Draw one of the Major Arcana cards and look at the image. After choosing the card, look at the symbol and read the blessing associated with it. Draw the energy into yourself and feel that blessing taking root in your body and empowering your spirit. The Fool The blessing that he offers you is represented by the white rose. This rose represents purity and innocence. As a blessing card, The Fool says: You are blessed with an opportunity to connect with the true essence of spirituality. The Magician The blessing that he offers you is represented by the double-ended white wand. The white wand represents manifestation drawing energy from the spiritual realms and bringing it into our world. As a blessing card, The Magician says: You are blessed with the power to turn your dreams into reality. The High Priestess The blessing that she offers you is represented by the scroll in her hands. The scroll has the word Torah written across it. It s sometimes thought of as the Jewish bible, or their laws and teachings, and sometimes known as their book of wisdom. The Torah is written on a parchment scroll. In the card of the High Priestess, the scroll represents your intuition. As a blessing card, The High Priestess says: You are blessed with an awareness of your intuition. The Empress The blessing that she offers you is represented by the symbol of Venus on her shield. The symbol of Venus represents the finest qualities of this Goddess: femininity, love, beauty, fertility, and creation. She was originally an agricultural goddess, hence the corn shown in front of her. This is an embodiment of the Divine Feminine, Mother Nature, the Mother Goddess. As a blessing card, The Empress says: You are blessed with a nurturing spirit. The Emperor The blessing that he offers you is represented by the ankh cross in his hands. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life. As a blessing, The Emperor says: You are blessed with a spiritual path in which you are of service to others. And you serve the community with honour and grace. The Hierophant The blessing that he offers you is represented by the position of his fingers on his right hand. He is giving an ecclesiastical blessing a form of benediction used in some church services. As a blessing, The Hierophant says: You are blessed with guidance from the universe in your time of need. The Lovers The blessing that the archangel of The Lovers card offers you is represented by his wings. As a blessing, The Lovers card says: You are blessed with the power to love yourself and others unconditionally. The Chariot The main character in the card called The Chariot is the Charioteer. He is a warrior, a hero figure on a quest. The blessing that the Charioteer offers you is represented by the spear. This spear is also a magic wand and it is the power of this spear which drives the Chariot forward. As a blessing, The Chariot card says: You are blessed with the motivation and desire for action, so that you can fulfil your dreams. Strength The blessing that the maiden of the Strength card offers you is represented by the infinity symbol (lemniscate) above her head. As a blessing, the Strength card says: You are blessed with the ability to honour your commitments. The Hermit The blessing that The Hermit offers you is represented by the lantern. The lantern represents attainment. It s the light of understanding, the light of truth, and the light of awareness. As a blessing, The Hermit says: You are blessed with a stronger connection to your spiritual path. The Wheel of Fortune The blessing that the Wheel of Fortune offers you is represented by the sphinx. As a blessing, the sphinx on the Wheel of Fortune says: You are blessed with the ability to maintain the strength of your spiritual connection, regardless of your circumstances.

3 Tarot Blessings continued... Justice The blessing that Justice offers you is represented by the set of scales in her hand. The scales represent balance and fairness. As a blessing, the figure of Justice says: You are blessed with a balanced lifestyle. The Hanged Man The blessing that he offers you is represented by the halo of energy around his head. This halo takes an otherwise pessimistic and depressing image and lightens it with an understanding that he is undertaking a spiritual practice; he is not undergoing punishment. As a blessing, The Hanged Man says: You are blessed with the quality of patience. Death The blessing that he offers you is represented by the Mystic Rose on the flag. Waite writes in his book The Pictorial Key to the Tarot: The mysterious horseman moves slowly, bearing a black banner emblazoned with the Mystic Rose, which signifies life. As a blessing, the figure of Death says: You are blessed with an understanding of the joy of birth, the necessity of death, and the rewards of a lifetime of service in between. Temperance The blessing that the angel offers you is represented by the flow of water between the cups. The essence of life itself is being poured from one cup to the other. It s the flow of consciousness and the surge of life-force that animates us. The angel stands with one foot on the earth and the other in the water, as further representation of the need for balance between the objective and the subjective between body and mind between spirit and matter. As a blessing, Temperance says: You are blessed with the ability to connect with the spiritual realms and to share your visions with others. The Devil The blessing that The Devil offers you is represented by the glyph of the planet Saturn, shown on The Devil s right hand. As a blessing, The Devil says: You are blessed with an ability to see your limitations and you find the power to overcome them. The Tower The blessing that The Tower offers you is represented by the lightning bolt. The lightning bolt is a symbol of divine action. From the darkness it strikes at the core of the situation and pulls the rug out from under your feet. It knocks the crown of ego from your head and drops you down to ground level so you can gain a truer perspective of yourself. As a blessing, The Tower says: You are blessed with an opportunity to remove illusion from your life. The Star The blessing that The Star offers you is represented by the eight-pointed golden star at the top of the card. As a blessing, The Star card says: You are blessed with success. Good fortune flows to you. The Moon The blessing that The Moon offers you is represented by the golden yods falling toward the earth. These blessings from divinity (which are sometimes called drops of light ) are said to float to the earth to assist humanity in its reawakening. As a blessing, the goddess of The Moon says: You are blessed with an awareness of your inner desires. Listen to the messages from your dreams and you will feel the direction you need to travel. The Sun The blessing that The Sun offers you is represented by the sunflowers. These bright, energy-filled flowers are symbols of the sun itself, and happiness, warmth and all things positive. As a blessing, The Sun says: You are blessed with an opportunity to shine. It is time to reveal your true potential to the world. Judgement The blessing that the card Judgement offers you is represented by the trumpet or horn held by the archangel Gabriel. On a metaphysical level this card is calling us to rise out of complacency and the mundane world. It s the call to step away from being average and to live profound, exciting, invigorating lives. As a blessing, the archangel in the card called Judgement says: You are blessed with the ability to know your calling in life. You see your soul purpose and you embrace its spiritual ideals. The World The blessing that the card The World offers you is represented by the oval wreath. As a blessing, the woman dancing in the centre of the card says: You are blessed with the knowledge that your spiritual path provides fulfilment to yourself and others. You are blessed and honoured by the gods and goddesses. Tarot blessings can also be used to give a benediction to others. You can either choose a card at random for another person, or you can ask them to choose a card and then you bestow the blessing upon them by saying the words associated with that particular card. Using the Tarot for blessings is a powerful way to interact with the cards on a spiritual level. As an activity it helps you to connect with the symbols on the cards and can provide guidance and encouragement as you travel your chosen path.

Information and Interpretations for the Wheel of Fortune Card Symbols: The figures at each corner of this card are a mixture of images from biblical sources: the four creatures of Ezekial, and the

It holds the sword of Justice, distributing our Karma as we travel through life. The snake is Typhon, a grotesque and destructive monster from mythology.

4 Information and Interpretations for the Wheel of Fortune Card Symbols: The figures at each corner of this card are a mixture of images from biblical sources: the four creatures of Ezekial, and the four beasts from Revelations. From its position at the apex, a sphinx watches our actions, spinning the wheel like a game show host. It holds the sword of Justice, distributing our Karma as we travel through life. The snake is Typhon, a grotesque and destructive monster from mythology. The figure rising on the right of the wheel, with its human body and jackal head is Hermanubis a popular god form during the time of the Roman Empire. Interspersed on the wheel are the Hebrew letters of the Divine Name. The alchemical signs on the wheel are (clockwise from the top) mercury, sulphur, water and salt. In our world: Good luck and bad luck seems to fall out of the sky at times. C.G. Jung describes destiny in the following way, When an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate. Regardless of whether you feel you deserve it, fate can bring blessings or pain on any given day. If a bonus comes your way, give thanks and accept it and when sorrow knocks on your door, realise it is just another segment of the wheel which must be faced. In a reading: Destiny, momentum, chance, advancement, evolution, and a change of fortune. The Wheel of Fortune reminds you to enjoy the high points whenever they are presented, for circumstances will eventually change. And if you are feeling low, then better times are ahead. The ebb and flow of fortune is part of the cyclic stream of existence. The wheel turns; life is not always under your immediate control. Change is inevitable do not be upset by it; welcome your new circumstances for the opportunities it brings. Global Spiritual Studies Learning experiences to nourish your soul. Tarot Events March 2013 Tarosophy Tarotcon Sydney - Australia International Presenters: Marcus Katz (UK), Tali Goodwin (UK) and Carrie Paris (US) See: August 2013 International Tarot Conference, Reflection, Celebration and Revisioning The Tarot Guild of Australia are excited and pleased to announce the International Tarot Conference for August, This is followed by several ONE DAY Post- Conference Workshops to be held on 12 & 13 August by the international speakers. Australian Presenters Anne Shotter - TGA founding member Evelynne Joffe - TGA founding member Brian Clark - Astro*Synthesis International Presenters Caitlin Matthews Rachel Pollack Mary Greer Amber Jayanti The venue is the Augustine Centre in Hawthorn (Melbourne), so the maximum number attending the conference will be 150. Early Bird rates will be available soon. See the website of the Tarot Guild of Australia for updates:

Visconti-Sforza Tarocchi Edition 10 Summer 2012 Historical Interpretations of The Wheel Of Fortune De Mellet (1781): The injustice of the fickle goddess.

According to the direction in which it turns the wheel, the humblest rises and the highest is cast down. Mathers (1888): Good fortune, success, unexpected luck.

It explains Tarot from a modern perspective, where the reader uses an intuitive approach to easily interpret the symbols contained in the Tarot images.

5 Visconti-Sforza Tarocchi Edition 10 Summer 2012 Historical Interpretations of The Wheel Of Fortune De Mellet (1781): The injustice of the fickle goddess. Christian (1870): The sphinx, balanced on the top of this wheel, holds a sword in its lion s paws, personifying Destiny ever ready to strike left or right. According to the direction in which it turns the wheel, the humblest rises and the highest is cast down. Mathers (1888): Good fortune, success, unexpected luck. Golden Dawn ( ): The Lord of the Forces of Life. Good fortune and qualified happiness. Grand Orient (1889): Revolution. Waite (1910): Elevation, luck, happiness. Tarot Trivia Q: What other cards show a snake in the image? The answers are at the end of this newsletter. The Sales Pitch My book Real Tarot shows how Tarot can be applied to everyday life. It explains Tarot from a modern perspective, where the reader uses an intuitive approach to easily interpret the symbols contained in the Tarot images. In this book I have clarified the process of card reading and push aside the misconceptions and misinformation that usually surrounds Tarot. This book also includes visualisations, hands-on activities, and useful exercises to enhance the Tarot experience. There s over 200 pages of Tarot information, spreads, card meanings, history, and techniques. It s only $29.95 and includes free postage within Australia. Paperback: 15cm x 23cm Contact me through: MisterTarot@yahoo.com.au

6 Tarot Made Simple a workshop with Don McLeod Sunday 10 th February from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Held at Cosmic Pages Bookshop King William Street, Adelaide How Tarot Works Demystifying Tarot Basic 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 basic understanding of their meanings. Only $65 Requirements: Rider-Waite Tarot Deck Bookings essential: Phone Tarot Spreads If you have already attended a Tarot Made Simple workshop, or if you feel you already have a grasp of the basic concepts of Tarot, come along to an afternoon of Tarot fun. Only $40 Requirements: Rider-Waite Tarot Deck Date and venue to be announced soon. Tarot Coaching Available for one on one sessions. MisterTarot yahoo.com.au Learn how to combine Tarot and Palmistry in an innovative, five week course, held once a week at Hahndorf, South Australia. Only $190 Trevor: witchabilia@hotmail.com Tarot Gatherings Change of Venue! There have been more changes to our regular Tarot meetings in Adelaide. The Tarot Guild of Australia is sponsoring these gatherings and they are now held on the last Wednesday of each month. They are run by Martha Adams, a Professional member of the Tarot Guild. Meet like-minded enthusiasts to share, practice and discuss your favourite spreads, decks and authors. You don't need to be a Tarot expert all are welcome! For more information on each monthly event, please contact Martha on or tga.sa.tarotgroup@gmail.com New Venue: St John s Spiritualist Church 271 Carrington Street, Adelaide Starting time is 7 p.m. Cost is $5 For a state-by-state listing of monthly Tarot gatherings around Australia, see the website of the Tarot Guild of Australia:

7 Yearly Forecast Spread Here s an easy Tarot spread that covers each month for the year ahead. Use one card per position. Each position around the perimeter represents a month at a time and the card in the centre of the circle signifies the trend for the coming year. The trend for the year is the general feeling or overall focus of your life for the next 12 months. To the left of the trend position is a card representing challenging influences. This card shows the main type of difficulty you will face. To the right is a card representing helpful influences. This card reveals the positive aspects of the year. I hope your cards show a year of fun, prosperity, romance and adventures! What chance gathers she easily scatters. A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together. - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Tarot Trivia Answer: Question: What other cards show a snake in the image? Answers: - The Magician (belt) - Seven of Cups (in a cup) - The Lovers (in the tree) For nearly half a century I have worked with the Tarot, read it, thought about it, studied and played with it. After all this time, I can say one thing with certainty: we will never come to the end of it. Rachel Pollack - New Tarot Handbook 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. wwww.mistertarot.com

The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery

The Tarot Your Guide to Tarot Mastery This edition s theme is based on the card called The Hermit. The Hermit is not the answer. But he can help you discover the answer within yourself. Over the past 25