Angeles Arrien 1940-2014

“The Tarot is a visual map of consciousness and a symbolic system that offers insight into professional contribution, personal motives, and spiritual development of each individual.”   – Angeles Arrien, The Tarot Handbook

Connecting Tarot’s major trumps with numerology is a brilliant marriage of two metaphysical systems, developed by Angeles Arrien around 1972, as taught in her 1987 publication, The Tarot Handbook. In that writing, Arrien introduced what she simply called “The Tarot Profile Methodology — Life-time symbols and current Growth Symbol and Cycle.” Today, this technique of working with the cards is often called “Tarot Numerology.”

Arrien studied the relationship between her subject’s birthdate and the corresponding Life-time symbol from major arcana cards that represent inherent potential and purpose in life. This correspondence makes sense to me since one’s birthdate in numerology signifies your life lesson while each major trump is a law or lesson of life. Arrien emphasized the core archetype of each major card as it reflects to the viewer key psychological and spiritual principles, one’s personal mythology.

“…symbols function as dynamic energy in tangible ways, that they convey meaning to the psyche, and that they point beyond themselves to the reality that they represent.” – Angeles Arrien, The Tarot Handbook

Carl Jung’s psycho-spiritual approach to examining human potential was embraced by Arrien in her own studies as a cultural anthropologist, and referenced in her writing as she describes her view of Tarot and its life-enhancing guidance in our lives.

“Archetypes are structure-forming elements within the unconscious. Their form or image appear in both individual imagination as well as the mythologies of cultures.” – Carl G. Jung

It was my privilege to study with Angeles Arrien in 1988, initiating my exploration of this profound psycho-spiritual system. Others wonderful Tarot luminaries who have been graced by Arrien’s teachings include Mary Greer, James Wanless, Arthur Rosengarten and Carrie Paris. Since then, I have developed this work further and excited to now offer what I have discovered.

You might enjoy my weblog posts on the roots and expressions of numerology:

Arithmology, Arithmancy, and Numerology in Tarot

…as well as the importance of identifying your “Soul Purpose” and path in life in these two weblog posts:

Part II – Fulfilling Your Soul Purpose

Soul Purpose “The Call to Adventure”

If you would like to learn powerful ways to support your and others’ potential for a more fulfilling life applying these Tarot Numerology skills, please join me for two highly informative webinars at Global Spiritual Studies, also offered as in-person classes in Portland, Oregon (at New Renaissance Bookshop).

Pathworking with Tarot Numerology is completely updated and expanded, offered in two parts:
Workshop dates in Portland: September 12th & October 30th, 2015
Webinar dates: October 13 & 20, 2015

Voyager Tarot –  thank you James Wanless for permission to display

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Denver, Colorado

This October I found myself in Denver, Colorado, for a few weeks. My mother had unexpectantly died and I was there to support family and her friends as we all reeled from the sadness and celebration of her transition.

I needed to get out of the house to care for my well-being. I noticed I kept using this phrase, “I’m going to a meeting” as I borrowed rides or cars to get around. It occurred to me after the second time I used that line that they might think I was headed to an Alcoholic’s Anonymous (AA) meeting. Not in my case, but the meetings I attended shared the same value of serving my spiritual needs.

My reprieve from my mother’s after life duties was attending Denver Tarot Meetup (DTM) meetings and “Socials.” Denver is one of the three largest Tarot meetup communities in the world, with about nine gatherings a month offered all over the greater Denver area. This Tarot and metaphysical oasis has been a favorite stop for me on my annual Tarot Tour. Denver is very centrally located when flying around the USA. The DMT organizing team; Joy Vernon, Sherry Shone, Renna Shesso, Sherry Padillo, Linda Bean, Jason L, and other helpful souls, has always offered me a warm welcome and a guest spot teaching in their meetings.

In all, I attended five meetings, each with exercises and lessons that supported my need to be introspective or to share with like spirits. At a time so close to Samhain or Halloween, I received needed messages for guidance, highlighting my “Hanged One” experience, life turned upside, down.

I send out my love and gratitude to Joy and all the wonderful souls who kept my spirits up during a very trying time. I look forward to exploring and sharing Tarot and metaphysical wisdom with you for years to come.

“XII Hanged Man“ card, Voyager Tarot, used with permission by James Wanless

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In Tarot Numerology, we always look to our “Birth Cards” aka “Life Cards” to reflect our life purpose and challenges. By aligning with the lessons of these cards and their archetypal wisdom, we can tap into our true potential in this lifetime.

A Birth Card is set on one’s birth date, signifying the character of that life. This profile system can also be applied to reveal the theme for entities, such as events, businesses, as well as relationships. Another way of thinking about this is viewing it as a “creation myth”…why this entity came into being. This understanding can lend meaning to one’s life or the focus of the entity.

An event example I share in my classes is the Life Card reading I did for the Oregon Country Fair, where readers such as myself and Carrie Paris enjoy working with the wacky, wonderful, folks who attend. My dear friend, LB Johnson, is a fabulous videographer who created her film, The Magical Trio, based on the phrase I use to describe these three Birth Cards; The Magician, The Wheel of Fortune, and The Sun (1-10-19). She weaves my reading of each card’s meaning with the footage of this magical fair.

After 30 years of studying the many faces and uses of what I call, “Pathworking with Tarot Numerology” I have discovered new and deeper connections to how Tarot reflects our path and purpose in life. One of my realizations is that the date of death is the omega to the alpha of one’s Life Card. The “Death Day Card” can represent the tone one’s life ended upon, whether their potential was actualized or left in the shadows, or speaks to the challenges in one’s next incarnation.

For this example I used someone who was born with the Hermit/Moon Life Card cluster. For the purpose of this weblog, here is a brief interpretation of these archetypes as Birth Cards, then, I extend that lifelong potential to it’s completion as represented by the Death Day Card.

A Hermit/Moon Birth Card can speak to a life purpose resonating with being, rather than doing. Who they are overshadows what they do. Hermit’s focus is more internal, reflective, self-centered or self-aware, with the Moon element inviting them to bring deep karmic issues to the surface for resolution.

In this example, this Hermit/Moon person’s Death Day Card was also the Hermit, but the Moon was their “shadow” or “hidden factor” card, as described by Mary Greer in her book, Who are you in the Tarot?. My quick observation is that this person was born with the potential to raise awareness of old, life-challenging issues, bringing them to light…but chose to ignore them, thus leaving their issues in the shadow of the Moon. My prognosis is that this person will be returning to the planet to continue working on their unresolved karmic material.

To learn more about “Pathworking with Tarot Numerology” please check out these resources:

Pathworking with Tarot Numerology  –  a 2-part webinar by Katrina Wynne

My weblogs on Numerology, including Tarot Numerology  –  links here

Who are you in the Tarot?  –  Mary Greer

The Tarot Handbook  –  Angeles Arrien

Albano-Waite Tarot card

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It has been seven years since I started this weblog site, My Sacred Journey on WordPress.com. My webmistress, Lisa Gray, recommended this online venue as a way to bring me out of my shell and to write more. She was so right about this opportunity. After all this time, it has grown stronger and has become a special part of my life where I can share with the world.

My Sacred Journey weblog incorporates many of my interests, including Tarot, my course offerings, my annual Tarot Tour and Tarot Retreat, counseling skills, spirituality, and many more. Have fun viewing my slide show photos from my many adventures. Look up people and topics in the “Search” box.

Around the same time this weblog launched, I had joined Facebook and began to explore this social networking site. One of the first group activities I participated in was this challenge….”25 Random Things About Me” for which I added this weblog post.

I just reread my thoughts in this 2009 stream-of-consciousness experiment and realized all the things I have accomplished…wow!!

• Not only do I write a monthly weblog post here, but have published two books and write regularly for two of the most popular Tarot magazines.
• The post on my hair is my most visited page on this weblog site.
• I have written several articles on this weblog about Tarot Counseling, a style of Tarot work I have developed and successfully promoted around the world.
• My Tarot school and certificate course finally went online two years ago, now with 17 webinar and other recordings, some of them free on Global Spiritual Studies.
• Coming out of my Forest Mystic Closet – now I travel to Tarot conferences and Tarot Meetups on my annual Tarot Tours, teaching and visiting Tarot friends around the world. My 10-year commitment to offering this service is halfway completed with exciting new destinations in the works for the coming years.
• Returned to my photographic artwork and created two Tarot cards for two separate deck projects and had a piece in the Tarot Art Show in Portland this year.
• Have my own YouTube channel, “SacredRosePro” where I post short videos I produce.
• Started a podcast with Gina Thies, Oracle Soup, which draws from my years with radio. In addition, I have had the honor of being the guest on a variety of podcasts produced by others.
• Put my drumming and beadworking on pause for now due to my commitment to Tarot.

To find easy links to my various media products and appearances, please visit the “Media” page on my TarotCounseling.org page.

Learn more about my recorded lessons on my “Webinars” page.

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NORTHWEST TAROT SYMPOSIUM – March 4-6, 2016
Clackamas, OR (Portland area)

Did you know that we have one of the most exciting and diverse Tarot conferences in the world right here in the Pacific Northwest? The Northwest Tarot Symposium (NWTS) is in its second year of producing this extravaganza which includes 24 presentations, 3 panel discussions, a huge hall full of vendors, an art show and auction, as well as free fun events for anyone who wishes to join us. Did I mention the colorful buffet dinner and entertainment on Saturday night? Costumes are encouraged!!

NWTS is the place to be to learn more about the latest in Tarot, Lenormand, and a multitude of skills, techniques and resources in the oracular world.

Here is a partial list of presenters for 2016:
Mary K. Greer, Art Rosengarten, Rana George, Benebell Wen, Heatherleigh Navarre, Kendra Hurteau, Marcia McCord, Pamela Steele, Arwen Lynch, and many other wonderful and inspiring teachers…including…Local talent presenting their wisdom and experience:
Ailynn, Jadzia DeForest, Jaymi Elford, Jennifer Diallo, Taylor Ellwood, and your truly, Katrina Wynne.

Panel discussions on these fabulous topics:
Artists & Deck Creators, Going Pro, Self vs. Traditional Publishing

Free opportunities open to the public include:
Friday night “Meet & Greet” hosted by the Oracle Soup podcast sistas, Gina Thies and myself, Katrina Wynne. Saturday night cocktail party, after the buffet/entertainment. The vending room is always an access free area where you can join the fun.

Please join us for the full three days, or just register for Saturday or Sunday if you can. Please follow this link for all the latest information about NWTS and to register online.
http://nwtarotsymposium.com/

On Facebook, join the NWTS community at the following page (must be a Facebook member to access): https://www.facebook.com/groups/NW.Tarot.Symposium/

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Nothing like posting on the 29th of February to remind one of how precious time is. Some of my favorite times are spending a long weekend with my Tarot community…as in my 2016 Tarot Tour!

This year the fun starts in early March and weaves its way, coast to coast, to late April. Here are the high points on this year’s schedule:

3/23/16 — New Renaissance Bookshop, Portland, OR – panel on “Tarot and Intuition“ with Mary Greer, Gina Thies, and Katrina Wynne.

3/4-6/16  — Northwest Tarot Symposium, Clackamas, OR (near Portland) – three days of Tarot workshops, presentations, panels, and games.

— The Oracle Soup podcast sistas, Gina Thies and Katrina Wynne, kick off the event with a “Meet & Greet” where participants interact and play Tarot games together.

— Saturday afternoon, Katrina introduces her experiential style of related to the card’s message utilizing Jungian and Process Work skills in her “Tarot and Dreamwork” presentation.

— There is also a “Psychic Fair” open to the public on Saturday and Sunday with vendors, readers, and an amazing Tarot art sale.

3/8-11/16 — New Renaissance Bookshop, Portland, OR – private sessions available by appointment.

— Thursday night, Katrina’s most popular class “Sacred Journey of Your Soul — through the Major Arcana of the Tarot” takes you on psych-spiritual journey exploring each major trump and its developmental as well as existential gift and challenge.

3/22-25/16 — Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association, Seattle, WA – is highly regarded in academe with well over 5,000 academic oral presentations given internationally. Emily Auger developed and hosts a unique panel on “Tarot and Other Methods of Divination“, this year offering panel topics such as “Contemporary Practices: Body, Mind, Spirit”, “Religion, Philosophy, and Symbolism”, and “The Divination Review Round Table” ending with a showing and discussion of Enrique Enriquez’ work in the Tarot film Tarology.

— Tuesday morning Katrina presents her paper on Palliative Care Applications for the Use of Petite Lenormand Cards with Hospice, Coma, and Deep Trance-state Patients.

3/25-26/16 — East West Bookshop, Seattle, WA – private sessions available by appointment.

— Friday night, “Pathworking with Tarot Numerology, part 1” …… develop a personal profile for your client

— Saturday night, “Pathworking with Tarot Numerology, part 2” …… forecast the path ahead   Each class stands alone, best combined as a comprehensive

4/28-5/1/16 — Readers Studio, Queens, New York – the largest Tarot Conference in the world with presentations, study groups, and lots of fun activities for Tarot and oracle enthusiasts.

— Thursday is the “Tarot and Psychology Conference” pre-RS16 event with three unique presentations offered.

— Thursday night Katrina offers a comprehensive exploration of “The Significance of Significators: Empowering Your Readings” covering many Tarot and oracle styles of working with “Significators” in reading for oneself and others.

Last week I presented a paper as an independent scholar at the Popular/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA), located in Seattle, WA this year. Emily Auger created, facilitates, and hosts a panel in this scholarly venue under the umbrella of “Tarot and Divination.” Christine Parkhurst was the panel chair for “Contemporary Practices: Body, Mind, Spirit” where I presented research I have been developing since 2013 on Palliative Care Applications for the Use of Petite Lenormand Cards. The following is excerpted from my paper.

Have you been in the presence of a loved one as they died? Did you feel helpless at times to comfort them or understand their needs?

This is an emotionally charged situation that few can prepare for and many actually avoid. It takes a huge heart to be with the pain and suffering of those who we wish were at peace in life’s difficult times of transition.

As a hospice volunteer and Death Midwife/Death Doula I have had the honor to spend time with a variety of people as they faced their final days or hours. They have taught me so much about precious life and ultimate release. As the hospice helper, it is my job to care for the comfort and bodily needs of the patient, some invalid, others in a coma state. Of course, care can include emotional and spiritual support as well.

Palliative care is medical attention designed to support people with serious illness or near death. Medical and health professionals provide relief from the symptoms and stress associated with the patient’s condition with the goal of improving quality of life for both the patient and peace for their family and friends.

I propose expanding the palliative care team to include readers who use tools such as “Petite Lenormand” cards to aid in communicating with the patient to determine their needs and provide clear directives for improving quality of life.

Patients who are in an altered state do not have the capacity to communicate using their conscious mind. Because of this, alternative ways of communicating with coma and near death states utilizing intuitive and psychic awareness and tools are invaluable.

Questions that one may ask the patient can include:

• Can you hear me?
• Are you in pain?
• Would you like to listen to music?
• May I hold your hand?
• Do you want to be alone for now?
• Are you ready to be removed from life support?

Oracle cards, such as Petite Lenormand, are applied in linear, logical ways to express messages, much like in a sentence. Health questions and timing are common details built into reading these cards. I would first test for consistency in your chosen medium. A major consideration is the ethical and accurate data you receive.

Unless you are a health professional, I would resist making any prescriptive readings for ethical reasons. Predictive readings do not assist the client with their needs in the moment. I find that descriptive readings combined with a yes/no focus can be profoundly accurate and helpful.

I encourage you to consider cards as not only guides to the betterment of our lives, but also to love and support the care and well-being of others in their time of crisis and need—including animals, nature, and other beings that can not speak for themselves.

An additional post I have related to this topic:
Hospice Care and Communication through Cards

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They say the best way to learn something is to try to teach it….so true!!

After over 40 years of studying Tarot, I truly enjoy learning more, such as during research for my Reader’s Studio 2016 – Study Group topic, The Significance of Significators. When I created this presentation topic I thought it would be fun to introduce new and advanced Tarot students to the multiple reasons and ways to work with signifying cards in readings.

I really wanted this to be a comprehensive study of this technique so I set out to review many of the books in my metaphysical library as well as check out articles on the subject of significators on the internet. What is amazing is how much I already knew as well as things I had forgotten, plus some interesting new perspectives I’ve gathered from others.

Here is a quick outline of topics I explore, combined with handouts and exercises for many of these techniques as we go through them together in the workshop:

1. What is a significator: a card or cards selected to represent the personality of the querent or the focus of the reading.
2. Reasons for using signifying cards before or during a reading.
3. Ways of identifying a significator before the reading:
   1. Technique
   2. Intention
   3. Intuition
   4. Random
4. Types of cards and ways to use them:
   1. Tarot cards: court, majors, minors, full deck
      1. Classic — physical characteristics, Arthur Waite style
      2. Personality — elements, intuitive impression of the client
      3. Contemporary — court card interpretation
      4. Male/Female — masculine / feminine
      5. Random — shuffle and select
      6. Symbolic — symbol in card connects with querent
      7. Movement & Direction
      8. Astrology — appearance, sun sign, birth date
      9. Numerology — birth date
      10. Kabbalah — courts on Tree of Life, Four Worlds
      11. Psychological — Myer-Briggs
      12. Spreads — signifier card placement in various spreads
   2. Playing cards
   3. Petite Lenormand cards:
      1. People cards
      2. Object cards
      3. Location cards

There is certainly more to this vast topic—a work in progress. Look for highlighted links for some of these techniques as I create detailed posts over time.

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For those who are interested in bringing counseling skills and psychological awareness to their work with Tarot, I would like to make the following recommendations based on my 25 years of practicing and developing this field.

BOOKS:

An Introduction to Transformative Tarot Counseling — Katrina Wynne, M.A.
Tarot and Psychology — Arthur Rosengarten, Ph.D.
Tarot Professional — Christine Jette
Re-Symbolization of the Self: Human Development and Tarot Hermeneutic — Inna Semetsky
The Edusemiotics of Images: Essays on the Art~Science of Tarot — Inna Semetsky
Psychic Counselor’s Handbook — Ralph D. Jordan

WEBINARS:

By Katrina Wynne

— Sacred Journey of Your Soul – Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot
A psycho-spiritual view of the story through the major trumps.

— Psychological Challenges in Tarot’s Major Trumps
Examines the psychological indications of each major card, challenges and their healing potential.

— Tarot, Magic and Transformation
Draws parallels between Tarot and well recognized magical and transformative processes used in reading the cards.

— Sexual Symbolism and Meaning in Tarot
Explores the polarity and many meanings of the sexual symbols and interpretation in the Tarot.

— Pathworking with Tarot Numerology
Tap into life purpose and meaning for the querent using this technique.

— Professional Tarot Consulting Certificate Course
A 2-month education and training course—includes counseling skills & ethics.

by Jenne Perlstein
Jenne has four excellent webinars on the topic of Tarot and counseling…link here.

by Mary Greer
A Jungian Approach to Tarot

RECORDINGS & PODCASTS:

Global Spiritual Stidies with Linda Marson
Tarot Readers – Fortune Tellers or Counsellors?

PSYCHIC ACCESS TALK RADIO with Maureen Holleran
Transformative Tarot Counseling with Katrina Wynne, M.A. , also on YouTube here ~ December 26, 2013

BEYOND WORLDS – TAROT TRIBE with Donnaleigh
Addressing Conflict  with Tarot with Katrina Wynne, M.A. ~ April 2, 2011
The Art and Magic of Transformation and Change  with Katrina Wynne, M.A. ~ November 13, 2010

CONFERENCES:

Tarot and Psychology Conference – Readers Studio, New York, USA
** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT **
Katrina Wynne, M.A. will be presenting at the April 27, 2017 Tarot and Psychology Conference!!

Thank you Art Rosengarten for the Carl Jung poster.

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In the Pacific Northwest, summer is full of wonderful gatherings, especially those out in nature. Here are two of my favorite gatherings that I have a significant role in organizing for the enjoyment of many…

The Mothership (M55) A Body~Mind~Spirit Healing Oasis at the OREGON COUNTRY FAIR – July 8-10, 2016 (open on Thursday for Fair Family)

Celebrating my 16th year with the Mothership, I offer professional readings, including Tarot Consulting, Petite Lenormand, Dreamwork, and Soulful Counseling services.

Stop in for a 30-minute reading for only $40…my special OCF price.

Find “OCF Mothership booth” on Facebook…here

20th Annual TAROT RETREAT at Earth Heaven – July 29-31, 2016

Tarot lovers gather at the Oregon Coast, deep in the forest for three days of celebration and new experiences with the Tarot and other oracles.

“XX Judgement” is the theme, transcending duality, with wonderful, transforming exercises.

So excited to have Tarot scholar, Christine Payne-Towler, as this year’s honorable guest, known for her historical articles on Tarot.com and her classic deck/book, Tarot of the Holy Light.

The Tarot Temple at Earth Heaven is a beautiful and unique environment well suited for delving more deeply into your interest in Tarot, whether beginning or professional.

Plus, free camping and yummy, healthy meals are included.

Contact Katrina for more information. Download the brochure from the Oregon Tarot Retreat website….here.

“Tarot Retreats” is also on Facebook…here.

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July 25 – August 5, 2016

I am so excited to announce my third appearance with The Spiritual Path of Tarot Telesummit, 3 – Tarot Wisdom. Besides my powerful presentation on Dreamwork in Tarot, you will treasure the complete collection of 20 amazing, contemporary teachers in the Tarot and oracle world…plus you’ll be able to listen to live calls online, by phone, or via Skype, and free 48-hour replays will allow you to listen at your convenience.

REGISTRATION:
Please use this direct link:
http://www.mcssl.com/app/?Clk=5532381

20 Tarot teachers are coming together for two one-hour calls every weekday, to show you how to access your wisdom & higher guidance through deepening (or re-energizing!) your understanding of the Tarot and other oracles.

Each call will be like a mini-class, complete with guided meditations! You’ll be able to listen to live calls online, by phone, or via Skype, and free 48-hour replays will allow you to listen at your convenience. (Low-priced recordings are also available to make it even easier!)

August 5, 2016 – 10 am PDT

“Dreamwork in Tarot” with Katrina Wynne – August 5th at 10 am PDT
This time I am presenting an advanced class on the use of dreamwork skills in exploring Tarot cards in deeper, more meaningful ways.

Please follow the link I have provided to register for this wonderful opportunity. When you sign up with me I benefit too!!

Please use this direct link:
http://www.mcssl.com/app/?Clk=5532381

Here is a list of my Tarot/oracle friends sharing their wonderful teachings that you will experience in this telesummit series: Wald & Ruth Ann Amberstone, Gina Thies, Robert M. Place, Sheilaa Hite, Kooch Daniels, Brigite Esselmont, Christiana Gaudet, Lisa de St. Croix, Ellen Goldberg, Scott Martin, Pamela Eakins, Heather Mindel, Colin McPhillamy and many other fabulous teachers.

Thank you and enjoy!!

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July 25 – August 5, 2016

I am so excited to announce my third appearance with The Spiritual Path of Tarot Telesummit, 3 – Tarot Wisdom. Besides my powerful presentation on Dreamwork in Tarot, you will treasure the complete collection of 20 amazing, contemporary teachers in the Tarot and oracle world…plus you’ll be able to listen to live calls online, by phone, or via Skype, and free 48-hour replays will allow you to listen at your convenience.

REGISTRATION:
Please use this direct link:
http://www.mcssl.com/app/?Clk=5532381

20 Tarot teachers are coming together for two one-hour calls every weekday, to show you how to access your wisdom & higher guidance through deepening (or re-energizing!) your understanding of the Tarot and other oracles.

Each call will be like a mini-class, complete with guided meditations! You’ll be able to listen to live calls online, by phone, or via Skype, and free 48-hour replays will allow you to listen at your convenience. (Low-priced recordings are also available to make it even easier!)

August 5, 2016 – 10 am PDT

“Dreamwork in Tarot” with Katrina Wynne – August 5th at 10 am PDT
This time I am presenting an advanced class on the use of dreamwork skills in exploring Tarot cards in deeper, more meaningful ways.

Please follow the link I have provided to register for this wonderful opportunity. When you sign up with me I benefit too!!

Please use this direct link:
http://www.mcssl.com/app/?Clk=5532381

Here is a list of my Tarot/oracle friends sharing their wonderful teachings that you will experience in this telesummit series: Wald & Ruth Ann Amberstone, Gina Thies, Robert M. Place, Sheilaa Hite, Kooch Daniels, Brigite Esselmont, Christiana Gaudet, Lisa de St. Croix, Ellen Goldberg, Scott Martin, Pamela Eakins, Heather Mindel, Colin McPhillamy and many other fabulous teachers.

Thank you and enjoy!!

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Etsy – leather Tarot deck cases

There is an assumption of many that working with Tarot is always based on a question-answer dynamic.

I would like to pose an alternative point-of-view.

What if working with Tarot was taken out of the context of reading for answers to questions—moving away from the anticipated predictive or informative hunt for the who-what-why-when-where answers of this contractual agreement? To do this, we need to bring our focus into the present, the Now, instead of forecasting the future based on events from the past. Basically, asking a question is a call and the answer or reading is a response….call and response…action and reaction…cause and effect.

Someone is reading this and already going into the thought that a desire for self-enrichment is still an inquiry into the cards, such as “How can the cards enhance some aspect of myself or my life?” So let’s simplify this exploration more, moving further from expecting satisfaction of our inquiries.

As Marshall Rosenberg expressed in his teachings about Nonviolent Communication, we all have needs, uniquely expressed through our individual character. These are our motivating forces and the roots of our emotional responses to life when our needs are meet or unmet. For example, if I need food but I’m in a location where food is not available, I may become anxious. If I am in a cold environment and I am sitting close to a fire, I can feel content for my needs for safety and comfort are being met.

These needs can be divided into at least seven basic categories: autonomy, connection, physical well-being, integrity, play, peace, and meaning.

We could have a long and interesting discussion about the fundamental contrast between needs and desires and I could certainly embrace a variety of views, but for the sake of this exploration, I would like to differentiate the satisfaction of a need from the longing for a desired outcome. I am purposely not addressing the spiritual definition of desire in terms of longing for oneness with God/Goddess or the Beloved, for I am placing that concept into the needs category…meaning.

Of course, satisfying needs, such as companionship or safety, is what drives most querents into Tarot readings, but addressing certain needs are not necessarily in the form of questions requiring responses—action taken with an anticipated reaction. Please allow me to share examples of what I am proposing.

I may have an essential need for visual beauty in my life and am particularly drawn to the artwork in a special Tarot deck. My impulse is to display these cards in a way that enriches my life, not as a response to a lack of beauty, but as an enhancer. Again, not from a perspective that something is missing or needs to be found, but, rather, icing on the fabulous cake that I am already enjoying. The art stands on its own and has no message about future or past perspectives, yet may transmit a message in a moment of synchronicity. Note the release of expectations.

Enrique Enriquez promotes a wonderful practice, what I call a “walking meditation”, where life can imitate Tarot cards, or visa versa. The curl of a palm frond may be reflected in the curve on a Marseille Tarot card, as in the “Two of Pentacles.” There was no question and the synchronistic connection stands on its own—whether there is meaning or not, be it a spontaneous coincidence or a resonance with nature.

In other words, there was no seeking for this connection, yet there was an openness to recognizing it the moment it appeared.

This can be extended into the chaos of connecting with people as well. When we release the longing and effort to connect with others and replace it with openness to opportunities as they arise, just being present in the moment with no preconceived agenda for filling our desire for a particular type of relationship, natural magic happens. We release the old structures that limit our access to new possibilities. We become more authentically ourselves for we release expectations and attachments to a particular outcome, a limitation in itself, especially in our personal presentation or energy.

Now, let’s take this opportunity for connection into our relationship with the cards (or whatever oracle you choose). When we pay attention to the meaningful potential that is already present in each card, we can play in the present, dance or delight, rebuke or condemn, but always with an open attitude of exploration with our friend, the Tarot. Perhaps associations to our past or future freely appear. In that moment what transpires is a gift, not an answer to a question.

Additional ways of relating with the Tarot include meditating on the image of a card. Meditation upon a sacred image is a technique promoted in many spiritual traditions. Since most meditation is a form of stilling the mind and facilitating guidance for our thoughts, these is no seeking, unless that is your expressed purpose for the meditation. And again, connections and messages can appear, but may not be the intended outcome of the meditation.

But what about actually reading the cards? Can there be no question or attachment to outcome when approaching a reading? I would say there is, again, depending on your attitude and expectations. We can embrace what is called “Beginner’s Mind” in Zen and other Buddhist practices, where we clear ourselves of any attachment or expectation and just turn the card over with curiosity and presence, suspending our interpretation of the card, being absolutely in the moment. This, too, is like a meditative practice for it requires managing that part of the mind that craves answers and wants to put concepts into recognizable boxes.

Beginner’s Mind and presence are qualities that I endeavor to embrace and promote in my Tarot practice. Less emphasis is made on asking questions or receiving answers, but more on the process of relating with the cards, their energy and essence, and gleaning any meaning that may be useful in the moment as guidance, not as prediction or mandate. It is an open relationship with the cards where they are free to explore whatever they like as we dance together in mutual enrichment.

Etsy – leather Tarot deck cases

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It’s October 2016 and US citizens are just weeks away from electing new representation, or re-electing incumbent candidates. Tarot Numerology is an ideal way to profile candidates to determine their core gifts and challenges in office, and in life.

In 2008 I created a weblog post about Barack Obama who had just been elected president of the United States of America. Here is a link to that post.

I would like to briefly examine each of the major four presidential nominees (in alphabetical order) and a few words about each archetype in the role of president.

Hillary Clinton — Democrat
Born: October 26, 1947 (68)
Life cards: Empress and World/Universe (shadow = Hanged Man)
— Clinton is a mother and has a great deal of compassion, as well as a powerful voice for women around the world. She has worldly awareness, experience, and could be a caring leader if given that opportunity. What she continues to work on is her ability to sacrifice ego and other attachments to the material realm. Her world, and as president, our world, would likely be turned upside down, again (2001), unless conscious sacrifices are made.

Gary Johnson — Libertarian
Born: January 1, 1953 (63)
Life cards: High Priestess and Judgement (shadow = Justice/Balance)
— I find it fascinating when a male leader appears with a feminine archetype. These are the same archetypes that propelled Obama to his presidency. The qualities of listening deeply and not rushing to take sides is an excellent skill for negotiations. With the Justice/Balance cards as shadow challenges, weighing both sides and making judgment calls will be viewed as a weakness for this candidate, much as it has been with Obama.

Jill Stein — Green
Born: May 14, 1950 (66)
Life cards: Chariot (shadow = Tower)
— Stein as a Chariot is a mover, shaker, and social activist, especially when she embraces her Tower potential to transform. Chariot people are visionaries who put their ideas into action with the understanding that all they touch changes. This scares most people, preferring their comfort zones and thus Stein’s energy triggers their resistance.

Donald Trump — Republican
Born: June 14, 1946 (70)
Life cards: Emperor and Fool (shadow = Death)
— Stating the obvious, Trump is the quintessential Emperor. The question to ask for his presidency would be whether he utilizes his fatherly/leadership skills to uplift others or overpower them. I touch upon this idea briefly in another weblog post….here. My observation is he has played his Fool card in the way he wears his hair and in his reality TV persona….”You’re fired.” Even his campaign persona has been impulsive, in the moment with no thought of consequence. Add to this Trump’s relationship with Death…surrender, endings, bankruptcy, ego release. All these qualities were present in his answer in the October 19 debate to the question about how he would respond to the election results. How would you judge his progress with his shadow challenge?

Of course there is so much more I could write on this topic, including year cards that represent the path ahead for each candidate. Please feel free to read the linked weblog posts for more information on this topic.

If you would like to learn more about using Tarot Numerology as a powerful profiling technique, please check out my 2-part webinar, “Pathworking with Tarot Numerology” on Global Spiritual Studies.

Fascinating profile additions:

Donald Trump’s astrological birth chart – What I notice immediately is all personal and most collective houses are occupied with no relational houses activated. From my personal point of view this explains his lack of social and interpersonal skills. His Sun is in Gemini, thus his reliance upon talking about his ideas and dreams (Neptune).

Jill Stein’s astrological birth chart – A fellow Taurian, no wonder I like Dr. Stein, plus we are both Chariot “activists.” Her sun is in the 10th house and shows her leadership qualities and earth-based values. Mercury is almost conjunct, but mostly expresses her ability to communicate to the collective about her core values, a message which expresses her concern for the collective. What stands out for me as well is her Chiron (Wounded Healer) in the house of Leo trine to Pluto in Leo in the 12th house, which gives me the impression that her leadership is a karmic calling for healing the collective, sort of taking her medical/healing calling into the next dimension. A mostly well-rounded horoscope, she has her share of squares (tension, stress, obstacles) and trines (flow, harmony). For another interpretation of this chart, please check out this webpage.

Gary Johnson’s astrological birth chart – (no image) Governor Johnson’s chart is incomplete, lacking a time of birth. There is a focal point with the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in Libra, which might be interpreted as having a restricting influence on his dreams, something he must constantly balance, and may be challenged when it comes to making decisions. This personal tension is echoed with the opposition between his Capricorn Sun and Cancer Moon, the archetypal father and mother, respectively. Keep in mind, his Tarot Numerology also revealed this “shadow” challenge with Justice/Balance. For a view of his chart, please check out this webpage.

Hillary Clinton’s astrological birth chart – strongly occupies four quadrants, roughly a bucket distribution, but has many squares (tension, stress, obstacles) with some trines (flow, harmony). But look at her first house!!! Lots of Scorpio in the 1st house (Aries) to get things initiated, but where does she go to complete what is started? Second significant sign is Leo in the 10th house (Capricorn), her paternal instincts, including her Mars. Don’t get me started on her Mars-Pluto conjunction in Leo….oye. For another interpretation of this chart, please check out this webpage.

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So…you’ve been studying Tarot and/or other oracles for awhile, feel confident about your basic card knowledge, and are curious if you are ready to share readings with others. Taking that next step and trusting your blossoming abilities is inevitable, but deserves a great deal of preparation and direction. Following are some basic considerations.

Before putting out your shingle, I recommended that you focus more on experience and practice, practice, practice. Drawing on the willingness of your friends and family to experiment with while honing your style of reading, then developing a reliable repertoire of spreads and tools for various topics will better prepare you for working with the public.

A key question that comes up for most newbie readers is whether to provide typical fortune-telling style readings, or something closer to what I call Transformative Tarot Consulting™. Of course, some readers offer both and beyond. Once you know what your preferred style of reading is, it will boost your confidence for working with clients.

When you have your spread and reading style established, I urge you to consider developing your counseling skills and ethical guidelines for your practice. This will improve the delivery of your service, while aligning with the legal and ethical guidelines and rules expected in your area of practice.

Below I have a list of recommended resources for studying these skills, best backed by practicing with the above mentioned friends and family….bless their little hearts.

Finding an advanced class, workshop, or conference is an excellent way to get personal supervision or experience. Engaging in mentoring sessions with a teacher who best matches your professional goals is ideal. For example, I offer Skype, Facetime, Facebook video, and phone mentoring sessions for students all over the world and customize each session to a topic that meets the goals of my client.

Last, have fun and be true to yourself and your personal goals. Be willing to ask yourself each step of the way, “Is this me?”, to make sure you are following your own path and not what you imagine is expected of a reader. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover where following your inner guidance leads you as a professional reader for the tools of our art can facilitate our greatest teachings.

Resources:

WEBINARS

Professional Tarot Consulting Certificate Course (10 hours of webinars, 300+ pages of handouts, 8-week secret Facebook study group, 30-minute mentoring session & certificate) — Katrina Wynne

Professional Tarot Consulting Program (10 hours of webinars & 300+ pages of handouts) — Katrina Wynne

Advanced Tarot Reading Skills (intuitive skills & reading spreads) — Katrina Wynne

Developing Your Practice (counseling skills & business ideas) — Katrina Wynne

BOOKS

An Introduction to Transformative Tarot Counseling — Katrina Wynne

Professional Tarot — Christine Jette

Fortune Stellar — Christiana Gaudet (OOP, reprint soon)

Medicine Woman’s Guide to Being in Business for Yourself — Carol Bridges

Psychic Counselor’s Handbook — Ralph D. Jordan

Secrets of a Psychic Counselor — Sheilaa Hite

NEWSLETTERS

Tarot Counseling, Skills, and Ethics, a free 3-part series by Katrina Wynne (Dec. 2016, Jan. & Feb. 2017) — The Tarot School, Tarot Tips Newsletter

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This is the biggest Tarot Tour yet with three amazing conferences and my offerings at each…I’m so excited. Since I have three presentations to prepare, I will keep this brief.

March 3-5  Northwest Tarot Symposium (NWTS) Clackamas, Oregon (Portland)
Come on Friday afternoon for a fantastic panel discussion I am hosting on the topic of “Intuitive Development” with the wonderful wisdom of Mary K. Greer, Gina Thies, and Jayni Bloch.

April 15  Popular Culture Assoc./American Culture Assoc. (PCA/ACA) San Diego, CA
This is a unique gathering of Tarot and oracle scholars facilitated by Emily Auger under a special section titled “Tarot and Other Methods of Divination.” My presentation “Divination as Prayer, Reading as Ritual—the Spiritual Art of Tarot” within a full panel on “Speaking with the Divine: Spirit Communication through Divination.”

April 27  Tarot & Psychology Conference before Readers Studio New York City
What an incredible honor to be a presenter at the largest Tarot conference in the world, on a topic so close to my heart and expertise. My presentation is “Life is But a Dream: Jung, Process Work, and the Dreamtime in Tarot.” If you are on Facebook, feel free to join my event page for this presentation…here.

Arwyn Lynch and I had a fun exchange about the upcoming conferences on her vlog, ArwynTalks…here!

Volumes have been written about archetypes as this term has become well embedded in our modern vernacular. But, do we really understand the meaning of this word as intended by its originators?

Most of us in the world of psychology think of Carl G. Jung, Swiss Analyst and Psychiatrist, as the influence that promoted the idea of archetypes, with many books and articles on this topic. In this article I will share some  quotes from Jung as he describes his understanding and use of the concept of archetypes, then I will apply this to our use with Tarot cards.

We often associate Tarot cards, especially the Major Keys, with Jung’s idea of archetypes…an idea borrowed from ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, which he described in the following ways…Platonic “forms” or “absolute essences.” I define these archetypal forms as neutral constellations of characteristics that form a recognizable pattern that repeats throughout life.

Jung’s short description is “Psychic Instincts” and “forms without content”, while Mary Greer has associated archetypal images to our “Psychic DNA.” (GlobalSpiritualStudies.com, 2016)

Forms without content is a concept that many people find challenging. It is like a box, but it is plain and empty until you or someone adds personality or expression to it. This simple form or essence is the opposite of creating an interpretation, as is the tendency with many Tarot readers.

In Tarot, we think of each card as an archetypal image, for example, Triumph “III The Empress” is considered to be the archetypal mother figure with characteristics, such as giving birth, creativity, nurturing, unconditional love, abundance, femininity, etc. While one’s personal experience with their mother-figure in life may not actualize the most positive representation of this archetypal form, there is fluidity and diversity in the expression of each absolute essence. Again, the empty container of the mother archetypal form is filled with the personality of each unique mother.

If “III The Empress” is the archetypal form for mothers in the world, then what absolute essence is represented by “IV The Emperor”… …fathers. Where a reader may be tempted to apply negative characteristics to this card in a reading, the archetypal form itself is neutral. By understanding the archetypal form for each Tarot card, it can be a shortcut to memorizing the essence of each card. My recommendation is to stick to the unembellished facts and allow the client to fill in the details from their own knowing.

It is rare to find a reference to Tarot cards from Jung, but this jewel stands out…“If one wants to form a picture of the symbolic process, the series of pictures found in Alchemy are good examples, …It also seems as if the set of pictures in the tarot cards were distantly descended from the archetypes of transformation.” C. G. Jung, The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (#81), (1959).

Original Albano-Waite Tarot cards

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Since 2013 I have had great fun creating and sharing a wealth of my knowledge by producing live and recorded webinars on Global Spiritual Studies (GSS), an online metaphysical school of sorts.

Much like writing a book, these creations take a great deal of research and writing, with the benefit of many visual illustrations to support the lessons. With Tarot and other oracles as the main topics, imagery is an important and powerful way to reach students to instill rapid understanding of the topics, something I find more challenging when limited to only writing. I’m known for packing a lot of information into just over an hour of webinar time with many topics rolling over into two webinars.

My webinars show a display of me on video speaking directly to you beside an enlarged view of my PowerPoint (PP) presentation. You receive not only a copy of the PP slides, but many additional handouts. Throughout the webinars there are exercises and opportunities to practice what is being taught. All you do is put the recording on pause, try the exercise, then resume when you are ready. Wish I could have done that back in college with my teachers, HaHa. And…you can watch the recordings as many times as you like!

As an added bonus, there are some free audio, video, and webinar features to give you a sample of my work, accessed directly from the GSS website.

Last, but not least, the webinars I have created are designed to compliment each other, addressing novice, advanced and professional level topics for practitioners of Tarot and other oracles, such as Lenormand.

For example, here are three titles that truly build upon each other and represent a complete set of in-depth and meaningful Tarot work:

1. Sacred Journey of Your Soul – Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot
2. Psychological Challenges in the Tarot’s Major Trumps
3. Pathworking with Tarot Numerology

Also available in my webinars are two bundled series of webinars, one designed for beginners, while the other for professional readers, or those interested in learning the more esoteric side of Tarot and oracles:

• Beginning Tarot –  Knowledge (3-part series)
• Professional Tarot Consulting Certificate Course (8-part series & online study group)

For the advanced learner who is interested in the symbolic depths of Tarot and reading, I highly recommend these two unique offerings:

• Sexual Symbolism and Meaning in Tarot
• Tarot, Magic and Transformation

Please visit my new website which gives you easy access to learning about my webinars. If interested in more information or purchasing the webinars, there is a link to the GSS webpage for each choice. There you will find the prices and can add items to your shopping cart.

New “Webinar” website:StudyTarotOnline.wordpress.com

Global Spiritual Studies website with my webinars and registration: GlobalSpiritualStudies.com/tarot/KatrinaWynne/

Image of Katrina teaching a workshop at TarotCon in Dallas-2013 by Paul Nagy

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Wow…we are celebrating the Solstice with 15% off all my webinars through the end of June! Enter ‘discount15’ (no apostrophes) in the coupon code at the Global Spiritual Studies checkout.

Why is this so special? Thanks for asking…HaHa. I have 18 webinars on Global Spiritual Studies on a variety of Tarot and oracle topics, all designed to increase your knowledge and skills in understanding as well and reading these powerful tools.

The real deal is the discount you will enjoy by signing up for my 8-week online training, “Professional Tarot Consulting Certificate Course“, only offered two times per year. Now is the perfect time to get an early start. You can find information about the PTC-CC by following this link here.

Please visit these webpages to learn more about my diverse offerings and then take advantage of this great sale!!

• My new “Webinar” website  ~  wwwStudyTarotOnline.wordpress.com
• Global Spiritual Studies webinar website  ~  www.globalspiritualstudies.com/tarot/katrina-wynne/
• Professional Tarot Consulting Certificate Program webpage
• My blogpost about my webinars and ways to combine for greater knowledge…link here.

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Since April of 2014 Gina Thies and Katrina Wynne have had a great time sharing Tarot and oracle wisdom over our podcast, Oracle Soup.

A special feature I would like to highlight is our “Kitchen Table Conversation” shows with an amazing collection of Tarot and oracle luminaries. Below is a list of who we have had the privilege of dining with and our topic of conversation over the table.

Just follow each link to listen online or to download the show…

Wald Amberstone – Schooled on Tarot
Jayni Bloch – Thin Line Between Therapy and Reading
Michael Bridges – Beyond Traditional Tarot
Valentina Burton – Valentina Goes to the Root
Thomas Michael Caldwell – Intellectual Property Rights—Recipe for Success
Kooch Daniels – Hands Across the Kitchen Table
Erik C. Dunne – “A Great Card Invites You In…”
Rana George – Psychic Lineage
Arthur Graye – Southern Cookin’ & Readin’
Elinor Greenberg – Bridging Tarot and Psychotherapy
Mary Greer – The Oldest Profession
Sheilaa Hite – Our Psychic “Gifts”
Linda Marson – Cyber-U
Caitlin Matthews – Singing the Landscape of the Soul
Angelo Nasios – TV Dinner
Jenne Perlstein – Ancient Knowledge to Contemporary Understanding
Robert M. Place – Kitchen Table Conversation
James Ricklef – Tarot & Spirituality
Art Rosengarten – Tarot and Psychology
Cheryl Ryder – Goin’ to a Meetup with My Gals
Tarot Garden/Janette Roth & Dan Pelletier – In the Garden of Tarot
Thalassa Therese – The BATS Queen
James Wanless – All Aboard with Voyager Tarot
Courtney Weber – Tea for One—the Solitary Practitioner
Kim Wilborn – Spirit Guides

ENJOY THIS FREE SERVICE…donations are most welcome and help us with production costs.

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