Often the Tarot cards are considered as solely a tool for divination, but they are much more than that. The archetypes of the Major Arcana are aspects of Divine Will, which function within each of us.  The Astral Doorways Meditation offers a deeper insight into how these archetypes affect us, and brings the opportunity to balance them.

Why meditate upon the archetypes of the Major Arcana?

• Asking questions improves our understanding of the function of archetypes in our lives; therefore we understand ourselves better.
• The balancing of their energies inwardly removes or reduces obstacles we would otherwise need to face in the physical realm.
• Archetypal balancing quickens our evolutionary process.
• Archetypal balancing assists in the activation of Kundalini energy.
• To bring balance to these 22 archetypes prepares the seeker to meet with their Personal Inner Planes Guide, who can further assist in addressing the archetypal balancing required in order to solve specific problems in life, such as illness, negative relationships, and unsatisfactory situations.

*SHOP: Golden Dawn Temple Tarot Meditation Cards*

This new edition of Golden Dawn Temple Deck Meditation Cards comprises a full set of extra-large Major Arcana Keys from the Golden Dawn Temple Tarot Deck  –23 cards in all (including the GD ritual version of the Temperance Key).  The original paintings were purposely sized 70 cm x 100 cm – large enough to generate the sense of doorways which immersed the artists in the creative act of capturing archetypal energies on canvas.    For meditation purposes, the large format of these bordered cards assists the entering of an astral doorway into the archetypal worlds of the Tarot.

Cards are sized approximately 16 x 23 cm, and are gloss laminated.  Beautifully packaged in a sturdy rigid board box with a ribbon-tie fastening.  Box size: 17 x 24 cm.

The accompanying 24 page guidebook by Harry and Nicola Wendrich focuses solely upon the steps necessary for successful inner communication and archetypal balancing via meditation, using the Astral Doorways Meditation technique.  Visualizing the Tarot trumps as doorways into Inner Planes landscapes is a fun and safe way to meet with the archetypes of the Major Arcana.  Using this method, the energy of the archetype is spread out throughout the landscape, which diffuses the strength of the figure and provides a stable and safe environment in which to interact with the archetypes.

• Contents include:  Preparatory Visualization Exercises
• Astral Doorways Meditation – step-by-step instructions for beginners to meet with the archetypes of the Major Arcana and discover how their energies affect the individual in daily life.  
• A list of the Spheres of Influence of the Archetypes
  

 

The image on the reverse of each of the  Meditation Cards depicts the Ankh and the Rose, incorporating the 22 Major Keys of the Major Arcana and their Titles, and the Four Elements of the Minor Arcana, symbolizing the Tree of Life before the Fall.  This image encapsulates a vision of all the archetypal forces of the Tarot in balance.

*SHOP: Golden Dawn Temple Tarot Meditation Cards*

The guidelines of this new edition of Golden Dawn Meditation Cards focuses on providing step-by-step instructions for entering the Astral Doorways of the Major Arcana, in a user-friendly manual.  The cards themselves may also be used in Golden Dawn ritual work. 

[Please note that a similar set of slightly smaller cards was formerly published with a handbook co-written by Nick Farrell and Harry Wendrich (now out of print).  The former handbook focussed predominantly on the Golden Dawn and expanded upon many aspects of Tarot symbolism:  Number + Hebrew Name + Colours + Astrological Associations + Archetypal Symbolism + Specific Symbolism = the Key.  A version of that handbook has since been separately republished by Nick Farrell as Meditation  on Tarot (TAROT), and is available from lulu.com.]

Also available (below): Golden Dawn Temple Tarot Deck

Aquarian Edition

Full boxed set of 80 cards and booklet.  Click HERE to purchase.