A monthly Tarot discussion group for beginners and experts alike. We meet on the 4th Sunday of each month at 11am for about an hour and a half. Cost is generally $5. Address is Studio 3, Level 1, 333 King Street, Newtown. Call me on 0425 206 489 for more details.
You can join us at Meetup.com/Tarotcraft or Facebook - Tarot Meetup (Sydney Area).
Posted: July 1st, 2010 under general tarot stuff.
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Those of us who work in this field find ourselves challenged, rewarded and deeply satisfied. The flipside is that we often suffer from overwhelm at best and burnout at worst. It’s important that we spend time reflecting on our feelings, thoughts, behaviour and our general approach to our clients.
What does the work require from us and what do we bring to it?
The well must be full before others can drink from it. It serves no one to let ourselves get ‘empty’ to the point where we are superficial and can only give ‘canned’ answers at best. It is very helpful to consult with those who do similar work. During these sessions there will be opportunities to explore the difficult and celebratory moments that arise in client sessions, relationship issues with clients and themes that are problematic such as boundary issues, self-value and ‘getting stuck’, as well as the practicalities of building and marketing a business.
With 15 years experience as a spiritual practitioner and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, I offer mentoring sessions to help spiritual and wholistic practitioners take care of themselves while improving the value of the service they provide to their own clients. Please call me on 0425 206 489 to discuss how this could help you and your business.
Posted: April 7th, 2010 under general tarot stuff.
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People tend to come for readings when they are feeling stuck or don’t know what direction to take. They may want to make a career change, find a relationship or become more spiritual but don’t know how to make it happen. So they come for a reading. Often, the problem they are facing is because their Soul (or Higher Self) wants one thing and their Ego (the lower self) wants another. Your soul will always try to move you in the direction of your highest good and the most growth. Conversely, the Ego wants to keep you stuck in the status quo or keep you under it’s thumb by convincing you that you need to have more, be more and do more. Nothing is ever enough for the Ego. If you’ve ever experienced opening a packet of Tim Tams and not being able to have just one, you’ve experienced the strength the Ego has over you. You could say that the Soul and the Ego battle tirelessly for supremacy over your life. Sometimes Soul choices are harder because growth can be hard. If you’ve ever tried to have some self-discipline or will-power, you know exactly what I mean. It really is a battleground sometimes. Who will win? The ‘Angel’ or the ‘Devil’ on your shoulder?
Vicky has a fight with her husband and is left feeling angry and disempowered. Her Ego will whisper in her ear to go buy a new outfit, or have a few drinks, or go through McDonald’s drive through because it will soothe the Ego and make her feel better for a little while. The Ego wants instant gratification and hates waiting. Meanwhile, her Soul encourages her to go into the pain, make friends with it and transform it into Light. Perhaps Vicky is continuing a pattern from her childhood, one in which she was invalidated or ignored by a parent. Or perhaps she has never learned to stand up for herself and negotiate effectively through conflict. These are the kind of lessons our Soul tries to teach us. Your Soul is the part of you that is beyond the physical existence, the part that is immortal and eternal and is your connection to the Divine, to the All. Tarot taps into that part of you and that’s why it can be hard sometimes to hear the truth of a reading – the Ego is busy trying to maintain the upper hand. However if we remain open and hold the intention to listen with our heart and be guided by our Soul, Tarot has an almost magical ability to reveal our innermost desires and the next step in our path.
Posted: March 29th, 2010 under about tarot readings, spiritual growth.
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This month we are continuing our journey through the Major Arcana, looking at The Lovers, The Chariot and Strength. Each Tarot card contains a wealth of symbolism and this month we take a look at some of the common symbols in Tarot, such as buildings and bridges, and discuss what they can symbolise and how to interpret that information. If you have an interesting or unusual deck, bring it along.
Tarot enthusiasts of all levels of experience are welcome, so even if you’ve never done a reading for yourself or anyone else, come along and get inspired.
We have a new venue and new timeslot. 333 King Street is just opposite Fitness First, which is just next to Newtown station. We are in Studio 3 on Level 1.
We found the cafe in Glebe just too noisy and hard to hear, so this venue is private and much easier to work in. However, that does mean there will be a $5 charge per person to cover costs.
Posted: March 5th, 2010 under tarot meet up.
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I was hoping you could give me a Tarot Reading. I feel as though my whole Life has fallen apart and everything I have planned has turned upside down. I recently broke up with My Fiance, the man who I thought I would spend the rest of my life with and made future plans together, and they are are now shattered and I am left feeling lost. I am not happy in my current work situation and have finished a Diploma but can’t get any work in the industry. Do you see anything in store for me? Samantha
Hi Samantha,
It does sound like you are going through a rough time in your life at that moment. With regard to your Fiance, if he was the one for you, nothing would have stopped it from happening. Your Higher Self knew it wasn’t the right situation for you and that there was someone out there better for you. The cards coming up for you are the 7 of Pentacles and The Empress - relating to worries around your security and future children in regard to relationships. I can assure you that the right man is on the way and I see him as a taller man with dark hair and I see two children with you both, a boy and a girl.
The King of Swords and The Sun come up in relation to your career question and it is clear that you WILL find fulfilling work in your desired area. It may take a few more months but I feel you will have this issue settled by the end of the year. The King of Swords can also relate to teaching, education and training so perhaps your career will be in a related field or you will do some further study yourself. I am sensing that you have some talent in this area.
I pulled one further card for you and we got The High Priestess. You have come into this life with a very specific spiritual purpose. Anything that does not pan out means it was not for your highest good and would take you away from your purpose. Helping others is a strong part of your purpose, as well as becoming stronger within ourself. The High Priestess is also a teacher so I wonder if this is a further hint for you in this area.
Bright blessings to you!
Allison.
Posted: September 29th, 2009 under general tarot stuff.
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Tarot enthusiasts getting together to practice, discuss and learn. Based in Sydney’s inner west.
Find us on Facebook: Tarot Meetup (Sydney Area)
Join us for monthly meetups, study groups and workshops. This is a social gathering for informal discussion, sharing ideas and comparing decks. Those new to Tarot won’t learn to read the cards by coming along, but they will be able to observe others doing readings for each other and pick up some pointers. We’d love to meet you and introduce you to Tarot so please don’t be shy!
Next meetup: Sunday October 18, 2-4pm.
Topic: The ‘Death’ card. Do you tell people if you see bad news in their cards? Do you want to know if someone sees bad news in yours?
Fairtrade Cafe, 33 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, NSW (near Sydney University and Broadway Shopping Centre)
Posted: September 25th, 2009 under general tarot stuff, tarot meet up.
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Develop a deeper understanding of the symbolism, how to interpret it and how to understand the elements/suits within yourself. If you have a deck, bring it along.
Date: Sunday 25 October, 2009
Posted: September 25th, 2009 under general tarot stuff.
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Was wandering if there would be another chapter in life between me And a male named victor?
Hi Marina,
The Fool and the Ace of Wands indicate that there is certainly potential for this relationship but the appearance of the 5 of Wands indicates that it may be difficult to get off the ground and move forward. There’s plenty of physical attraction but I don’t know if that will be enough to propel it to an emotional connection. Good luck!
Posted: August 29th, 2009 under general tarot stuff.
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Starts: Monday 12 October 2009 for 22 weeks. There are a couple of breaks and we finish around Easter next year.
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Newtown (Sydney, NSW) Address provided on confirmation of payment.
Cost: $120. Your place is confirmed once payment is received.
Aleister Crowley, has been hailed as both a prophet of a new era of brotherhood and equality, and also as the Wickedest Man In The World. Who was he? Saint or sinner?
The Tarot deck he created , the Thoth Tarot is the most popular tarot deck in the world and is certainly one of the most enigmatic and beautiful decks available.
Join our study group and learn to read Tarot for yourself and others, while on a journey of spiritual and magickal growth. The programme is aimed at the beginner but people of all levels of experience are welcome.
- Explore the Tree of Life through discussion and practical work such as scrying and path working
- Investigate the astrological and Qabalistic correspondences of each card
- Study each of the Major Arcana and their Paths
- Study the Minor Arcana with their related Sephira
- Develop clairvoyance and intuition
- Find your personal Tarot cards
- Learn how to read Tarot for ourselves and others
22 weeks might seem like a long time but chances are we’ll barely scratch the surface. The study of Tarot opens a door a new Universe. Something about working with Tarot, whether you delve into its esoteric aspects or not, will propel you into a higher level of consciousness and psychic awareness. You will see your own soul reflected in the Tarot and as your understanding of one grows, so grows the other.
We will also be doing some exercises to develop psychic senses and those who are so inclined will find that the daily practice of Qabalistic rituals such as the LBRP (or it’s variants), Middle Pillar etc will help them assimilate the material and develop this aspect of themselves.
Qabalah underpins the Western Mystery Tradition and is the foundation of magickal theory and practice but if you’re eyes are already glazing over rest assured there’s nothing boring or difficult about it.
The Qabalistic Tree of Life is a perfect map of the human psyche and you’ll recognise yourself in every aspect of it. It’s the perfect tool for personal and spiritual growth and Tarot makes it very easy to grasp.
You will need to get your own Thoth deck. It comes in a couple of different sizes. The larger one is good for studying the images, but the smaller one is easier to handle. A magnifying glass might help too as the cards are packed full of symbols that can be hard to see if you don’t have great vision.
I recommend you get ‘The Thoth Companion’ by Michael Osiris Snuffin as well as the ‘Book of Thoth’ by Aleister Crowley. If you only get one to start with, get the Snuffin book because it’s easier to understand.
Contact:
-email to info at allisonwinter dot com
- Tarot Meetup (Sydney area) on Facebook
Posted: August 27th, 2009 under classes & workshops, tarot meet up, workshops.
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I have had several readings with you and i have never come across such a great reader as you! I wanted to know an answer to one question…What will happen with me and a new male in my life named Abraham?
Thanks for the compliment! (The cheque is in the mail…)
The card that comes up in relation to this question is the four of Swords which indicates a temporary situation. I’m also getting the feeling that there may be someone else he is tied to in some way.
I asked if there was someone else coming soon who would be a long term partner and the answer was the 2 of Cups, which is called ‘Love’. So the answer is that I don’t think Abraham is the one for you, but the real thing is not far away.
Posted: August 23rd, 2009 under general tarot stuff.
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