The Spirit of the Tarot : Numbers As Initiators of the Major Arcana

This is a new exploration of the Tarot, which reveals the esoteric numerological links underlying this ancient system and connects the teaching of the Tarot to the initiatic journey of the Soul. If you are aspiring to connect with the mysteries of our life on this planet or you are already a disciple in some school of spiritual attainment, this is a book which will illuminate your way. As we explore beyond those physical emotional and mental aspects that we call the personality, we find another energy that is not so easy to define and which seems to move us at a deeper level; this is the Soul. When we are receptive to the Soul’s mystery we can start to connect to the universal collective energy of the Spirit. The different stages in the fusion of personality and Soul and the unknown, unseen alchemy of transmutation from matter to Spirit are illustrated by the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana. The symbols are explained and the deeper esoteric meaning of each card is explored with the help of numbers. This provides practical steps that can be applied to the everyday lives of those who seek greater consciousness. This is a new exploration of the Tarot, which reveals the esoteric numerological links underlying this ancient system and connects the teaching of the Tarot to the initiatic journey of the Soul. If you are aspiring to connect with the mysteries of our life on this planet or you are already a disciple in some school of spiritual attainment, this is a book which will illuminate your way. As we explore beyond those physical emotional and mental aspects that we call the personality, we find another energy that is not so easy to define and which seems to move us at a deeper level; this is the Soul. When we are receptive to the Soul's mystery we can start to connect to the universal collective energy of the Spirit. The different stages in the fusion of personality and Soul and the unknown, unseen alchemy of transmutation from matter to Spirit are illustrated by the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana. The symbols are explained and the deeper esoteric meaning of each card is explored with the help of number. This provides practical steps that can be applied to the everyday lives of those who seek greater consciousness. Claudine Aegerter started Transcendental Meditation in 1970, then joined the National Federation of Spiritual Healers, where she realised her abilities to channel. She then started teaching and giving workshops in esoteric subjects. As a leader in her field, a counsellor and a healer, she founded the Connaissance School of Numerology in 1993, bringing unique insights into the initiation of consciousness to many around the world. Berenice Benjelloun has worked as a professional artist, Homeopath, workshop leader and Numerologist. The inspiration and underlying energy behind all her occupations has always been the promotion of the expanding consciousness of mankind. She teaches at The Connaissance School of Numerology and is Vice chair of the Association Internationale de Numerologues. COVER 1 CONTENTS 6 INTRODUCTION 8 GLOSSARY Key Themes to unlock this book 14 NUMBER ONE The Magician, Le Bateleur: In the beginning 22 NUMBER TWO The High Priestess, La Papesse: Meeting the Mystery 44 NUMBER THREE The Empress, L鈥橧mp茅ratrice: The web of life 78 NUMBER FOUR The Emperor, L鈥橢mpereur: Creating the structure 102 NUMBER FIVE The Pope, Le Pape: The Blessing 130 NUMBER SIX The Lover, L鈥橝moureux: Following the path of the heart 154 NUMBER SEVEN The Chariot, Le Chariot: Making it easier 180 NUMBER EIGHT Justice, La Justice: The sword of truth 204 NUMBER NINE The Hermit, l鈥橢rmite: The Way Back 226 NUMBER TEN The Wheel of Fortune, La Roue de Fortune: The world is illusion 250 NUMBER ELEVEN Strength, La Force: Taming the personality 274 NUMBER TWELVE The Hanged Man, Le Pendu: Everything seen differently 300 NUMBER THIRTEEN No Name: Stripped to the bare bones 320 NUMBER FOURTEEN Temperance, La Temp茅rance: Finding the essence through balance 342 NUMBER FIFTEEN The Devil, Le Diable: The choice 366 NUMBER SIXTEEN The Tower, La Maison Dieu: The road to Damascus 392 NUMBER SEVENTEEN The Stars, Les Etoiles: Becoming part of the greater life 418 NUMBER EIGHTEEN The Moon, La Lune: Digesting the past 442 NUMBER NINETEEN The Sun, Le Soleil: Out into the full light 460 NUMBER TWENTY Judgment, Jugement: Wake up to action 482 NUMBER TWENTY ONE: The World, Le Monde: Bringer of the good news 504 CHAPTER TWENTY TWO The Fool, Le Fou: Returning to the source at the endof the journey 520 9781904658351 Karnac Books