AUTHOR'S NOTE: As I continue my study of the I Ching, I'm impressed by how utterly devoid of "fluff" it is; thus far I can detect no inanity or flippancy in it. My understanding is that in ancient China it was often used to manage the affairs of state, so there was no place in … Continue reading Profound vs. “Disposable” Divination
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Complementary Opposites: “Neutral and Supportive” Elemental Dignities
AUTHOR'S NOTE: According to the Golden Dawn's esoteric worldview, the classical elements of Empedocles (Fire, Water, Air and Earth) as used in the tarot are distinguished by four unique degrees of compatibility that dictate how potent a card will be in performing its role when bracketed by certain other cards in a spread. This is … Continue reading Complementary Opposites: “Neutral and Supportive” Elemental Dignities