Join us for this month’s discussion on the four Knights of Tarot.

No experience needed, just an interest in Tarot. If you have a deck please bring it along. We enjoy seeing new decks and tarot books so feel free to bring your favourites along.

THis is a very informal group and it is a discussion rather than a lesson but there is a wealth of information and perspectives shared, so it’s good for newbies to pick up tips from those with more experience.

Cost is $5 to cover hire of the room. We usually go for coffee afterwards and all are welcome to join.

Address: Studio 3, Level 1, 333 King Street, Newtown.

We are opposite Fitness First.  Look for the door next to the computer store and come up to the door at the top of the stairs.

Please join our TarotCraft MeetUp group or join us on Facebook at Tarot Meetup (Sydney area).

Posted: January 17th, 2012 under tarot meet up.
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Don’t forget to check out my other website, www.TarotCraft.com.  From time to time I offer short, free readings to be published on the website.

You can see one of the free readings and the querant’s response here:

http://www.tarotcraft.com/reading-what-area-do-i-need-to-be-putting-my-energy-into/

Posted: December 11th, 2011 under general tarot stuff.
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This is a 4 class intensive for a maximum of FOUR students. If you have a basic knowledge of Tarot but want to develop your practical reading skills, then this class is for you.

Designed for the ‘advanced’ beginner, you will have a a general idea of the broader meaning of each card, but lack the know-how or confidence to put together a complete reading.

An in-depth knowledge of the cards isn’t required as I will be also teaching you intuitive reading techniques which require NO knowledge of the cards but you do need to have some degree of familiarity.

We will meet one night per week during which I will guide you through the process of doing an actual reading with a Client so you will learn:

- how to structure a reading
- how to take and keep control of the reading
- how to put your Client, and yourself, at ease
- how to help your Client focus on their specific questions and issues
- what to do when you get confused or uncertain
- how to tap into your intuition
- and much more.

Classes will be held at Newtown, Sydney 6.30-9pm on Wednesday 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb and 8 Feb.

There are two ways to participate

1. Sign up for the BootCamp as a student at a cost of $80 (covers 10 hours tuition and any materials)

2. Sign up to be a Client at a cost of $20. You will need to allow about an hour and a half for your reading.  If you’re a member of the official Meetup.com group Tarotcraft - Tarot Meetup (Sydney area) there is no charge to be a client.

If interested in being a reader or client, please send an email to tarot_info@yahoo.com.au with Tarot BootCamp in the subject line and let me know your preference.

Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of payment, which is to be paid in full two weeks prior to start of first class. Due to limited numbers, fees are transferable but not refundable.

This is not a first in, first served basis. I will be selecting students who have a similar level of experience to work together. If I don’t select you for this class, you’ll be first on the waiting list for the next one.I plan to run these regularly through 2012 if there is enough demand.

You can also join us on our Facebook page to receive regular updates and reminders re classes,

Posted: November 28th, 2011 under classes & workshops, general tarot stuff.
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A monthly Tarot discussion group for beginners and experts alike.  We meet on the 1st 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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