In our mystery school tradition the Tarot was developed by a school of esotericists in Fez Morocco around 1200 AD. It is an encyclopedia of wisdom teachings rendered in a symbolic form. The symbols are said to evoke from ones subconscious, states of consciousness that demonstrate the wisdom associated with the images. The system of the Tarot is derived from the Tree of Life as taught by the Kabbalists. The major arcane corresponds to each of the Hebrew letters and as such a path on the tree of life. Each path is a way of synthesizing certain aspects of consciousness. The minor Arcana correspond to the Spheres on the Tree of life directly. The study of the Tarot is a way of awakening latent psychic abilities, activating spiritual capacities, and advancing ones knowledge of esoteric wisdom. Every sincere student is welcome to attend.

 In this 22-month program participants will explore the symbolic images in each tarot card, learn the prescriptive uses of each card, discuss the assigned writings, and receive oral teachings regarding esoteric principles related to the concepts in each card. Participants will be asked to complete readings, acquire a tarot deck, and attend monthly class.

Advanced practices class is an exploration of techniques and information appropriate for students who have been students in the Mystery School Study Groups process for several years. Students have joined the class by invitation and application. At this time the advanced class group has covered a substantial amount of information and shared experience. Currently there is no mechanism for bringing new students through the initial stages of the advanced work therefore the group is closed to new members for the foreseeable future. I understand that for some this may be disappointing. I hope you will consider attending the morning class and working with rigor and an open heart until such time as advanced training becomes available.

Warmly,

Joseph

Requested Donation: $25+
Time: 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm. We will begin promptly at 11:30 AM.
Location: Arlington Metaphysical Chapel, 5618 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22205. (You can get directions from your house to this address by visiting www.mapquest.com)

General Directions: 64 West, to 95 North which turns into 395 North, exit at "Glebe Road North" and travel about 3 miles, turn left (or west) onto "Wilson Blvd." and travel about .8 miles, turn left onto "N. Jefferson St.", turn right immediately onto "8th Rd. N.", Arlington Metaphysical Chapel is on the right side of the street.
To Register: Contact Holli Cantrell at    winhollin@aol.com or (301) 910-3537.
Texts:

The Tarot, A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages

by Paul Foster Case

Meditations on the Tarot, A Journey into Christian Hermeticism

by Anonymous

Published by Element Books Ltd.

B.O.T.A. uncolored tarot deck with coloring instructions. Acquire appropriate coloring supplies.

Prepaid Fee: $25 per class. Semester fee is due upon enrollment for the semester.
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. We will begin promptly at 3:00 PM.
Location: Arlington Metaphysical Chapel, 5618 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22205. (You can get directions from your house to this address by visiting www.mapquest.com)

General Directions: 64 West, to 95 North which turns into 395 North, exit at "Glebe Road North" and travel about 3 miles, turn left (or west) onto "Wilson Blvd." and travel about .8 miles, turn left onto "N. Jefferson St.", turn right immediately onto "8th Rd. N.", Arlington Metaphysical Chapel is on the right side of the street.
To Register:

New Students are not currently being accepted

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Texts to be assignments will be given each month as needed.