kingsofsleep
thanks
Why thankyou. I am loking forward to many discusions...
BOT is a bitch at times to understand. Crowley expects a rather high level of expertise in many areas of the occult. Everytime I read it, something else comes through and I have one of those "ah ha!!" moments.
I would definitely agree that reading others interpretations for the cards is a good thing. You also have to take into account what the books were written for and what you are going to use the cards for. For example, Duquette's book is all about alchemy and magick, while Arrien (in my opinion) is all about personal development from a different, rather new agey perspective. All points are valid, it's just where are you coming from that really decides what's going to work for you best.
My own weakness is a real lack of knowledge about the kabbalah. Something I am going to try and rectify in the future. I also study a lot buddhism and have been able to see a lot of simliarities in eastern philosophies and tradition "western" occult theories.
I rarely, if ever, use them for divination. Rather, they are a mirror, a tool if you will for my own personal development. I hardly ever read for another so the Thoth is intensely personal. I guess thats why self-honesty plays such a huge role it for me. I actually try and use the cards to keep me honest at times...
Triquetra said:Welcome to the boards KoS.
Why thankyou. I am loking forward to many discusions...
BOT is a bitch at times to understand. Crowley expects a rather high level of expertise in many areas of the occult. Everytime I read it, something else comes through and I have one of those "ah ha!!" moments.
I would definitely agree that reading others interpretations for the cards is a good thing. You also have to take into account what the books were written for and what you are going to use the cards for. For example, Duquette's book is all about alchemy and magick, while Arrien (in my opinion) is all about personal development from a different, rather new agey perspective. All points are valid, it's just where are you coming from that really decides what's going to work for you best.
My own weakness is a real lack of knowledge about the kabbalah. Something I am going to try and rectify in the future. I also study a lot buddhism and have been able to see a lot of simliarities in eastern philosophies and tradition "western" occult theories.
I rarely, if ever, use them for divination. Rather, they are a mirror, a tool if you will for my own personal development. I hardly ever read for another so the Thoth is intensely personal. I guess thats why self-honesty plays such a huge role it for me. I actually try and use the cards to keep me honest at times...