The Temple Within
The dictionary defines the word ‘temple’ as a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence.
In many modern spiritual communities, we do not have actual buildings devoted solely to spiritual worship. Some churches meet in school auditoriums. Tarot gatherings happen in cafes and conference rooms.
We learn to create sacred space where and when we need it. We erect an energetic temple for our spiritual practice, whatever that may be, wherever that may be.
We can also do a great deal of spiritual growth and healing by creating sacred space within our mind’s eye.
Not everyone feels that they are good at visualization. Yet, with practice, we can all learn to activate our imagination and visualize the temple within.
The third eye, or brow chakra, is the seat of our eyesight, our intuition, and our imagination. We can enhance our ability to visualize by activating the brow chakra. Do this by breathing into the brow chakra, anointing the brow with oil (lemon, rosemary, and lavender are particularly good), or holding a crystal to the brow (amethyst and celestite are good choices).
In your mind’s eye, picture yourself walking toward your own sacred temple. Or picture yourself building your temple. With practice, you will be surprised by the details that appear. You will see and experience things that you do not consciously try to create.
A temple within is a place where you can find personal healing. It is a place where you can confer with your spirit guides. It is a place where you can meet with your loved ones in spirit. It is a place where you can manifest your journey forward.
October is the time to connect with our ancestors, and with our ancestral magic. There is no better time to work on finding, or building, your own internal sacred space.
Join Us for Class in Person or on Zoom
I am excited to announce a brand-new class this month! On Wednesday, October 26, from 7 pm to 9 pm ET, I will teach How Spirit Speaks Through Tarot.
You can join us on Zoom or in person in Palm City. This will be our last hybrid tarot class for 2022.
In this two-hour class you will learn how to hear the voice of spirit in a tarot reading, whether reading for yourself or others. You will learn to empower your readings with the presence of divine helpers, each and every time you pull a card.
Visit EventBrite to purchase your ticket.
The class will be available at cardandcraftacademy.com after November 2nd.
Visit christianagaudet.com for more information!
The StaarCorner
The StaarCast Variety Show is now available on your favorite podcast catcher. Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
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StaarCon 2023 will be here soon. Get your ticket to join us in person in West Palm Beach, or online on Accelevents. StaarCon 2023 is January 20-22, with a thirty-day AfterGlow on Accelevents. You can join us for one day, two days, or all three days.
We are looking forward to seeing you in January, and to connecting with you as we share our enthusiasm for tarot and divination on the StaarCast Variety Show!
Inner Temple Tarot Spread
Here is a tarot spread to perform in support of your creation of your inner temple.
You can arrange the cards in any pattern that feels right.
Card 1: Why I need to build or visit my inner temple right now.
Card 2: What I can do to facilitate that journey.
Card 3: What I need to do in my inner temple.
Card 4: What I can bring back to my daily life from this journey.
The Week in Review
I am very grateful and honored to announce that I have been named Best Tarot Reader of 2022 and Best Divination Teacher of 2022 by the World Divination Association. Thank you for your votes and support. You can watch the award ceremony to see all this year’s winners.
It’s a new month! Your October Tarotscopes are ready on my YouTube channel.
The Autumn 2022 issue of The Cartomancer Magazine is now available online and in print, and includes an article I wrote about Grateful Dead Tarot.
Join us tomorrow on YouTube Live for a workshop on Tarot, Trauma, and Spiritual Bypassing.
From Around the Web
There are a lot of resources available to help us work with meditation and creative visualization with tarot. Here are two to check out.
Other Uses for Tarot: Visualization
Creating Your Own Reality with Tarot: An Alternative Approach to "Reading" the Cards
And, from Medium.com, an article on building your inner temple.
Guidance on the Journey
The Fool is arguably the most powerful card in the tarot deck. This is because the Fool is the star of the story told by tarot. The Fool represents each one of us on our journey through life. The Fool beckons us to explore tarot, and to explore our own life’s journey.
We can use the Fool to help us on our inner journey of creative visualization, meditation, and manifestation.
Simply take your Fool card and look at it with a soft gaze. Imagine yourself as the Fool on your journey. Explore what it feels like to be the Fool. Where does this journey take you?
Upcoming Events
Card and Craft Academy
Classes presented by Christiana are available right now at Card and Craft Academy!
Christiana’s Eleven-Card Celtic Cross
Finding Meaning in the Minor Arcana
The Major Arcana, Magical and Mundane
Personal Tarot: Reading for Yourself
Sharing Wisdom: Reading for Others
The Meaning and Magic of Tarot Reversals
Journey Through the Major Arcana
Your Journey Through the Minor Arcana: Numbers, Elements and Truth
Your Journey Through the Tarot Court
Tarot Stories, Trends, and Blends
Tarot Readings for Personalities and Relationships
Fearless Wisdom Tarot Workshop
Tarot Keywords and Interpretations Workshop
Tarot Spreads Tools and Techniques Workshop
Tarot for Magic and Mediumship
Tarot Communication for Clarity and Depth
Weaving the Tarot Reading Story
Minor Arcana Numbers, Elements, and Truth
Create and Interpret Custom Tarot Spreads
What the Court Cards Want You to Know
Catch up on your missed Zoom webinars and more!
cardandcraftacademy.com
About Christiana Gaudet
Card and Craft, Inc.
Southeastern Tarot Artists and Readers, LLC.
Christiana Gaudet
3559 SW Corporate Parkway
Palm City, Florida 34990-8152
On the web www.christianagaudet.com
Online classeswww.cardandcraftacademy.com
StaarCon information www.staarcon.com
Private telephone, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and in person readings and instruction are available by appointment.
Tarot parties at your home or office are available throughout Florida.
Call or text toll free 866-99TAROT (866-998-2768)
Palm City 772-301-0232
or call or text 561-655-1160
for more information or to schedule your event.
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Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 5 Issue 40
October 5, 2022