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Live Like the Sun: Omraam’s Simple Daily Methods to Transform Everything
About This Episode In this episode, Michael Voss Grangaard explores the art of living the new life in the light of the Teaching of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov. Drawing on simple but powerful methods, he shows how every thought, feeling, word, meal, and gesture can become a step toward the higher self and a true solar civilization. Part 1: Personality, individuality, and the key to our destiny Michael begins by explaining why all true methods have a single goal: to reconnect us with our higher self. He shares four fundamental stages of spiritual practice: concentration, feeling, contemplation, and becoming, and how a single thought of joy can become a living state of consciousness. Part 2: High ideals, daily methods, and the art of living the new life In the second part, Michael unfolds very concrete ways to live the Teaching in daily life so that real change begins in the invisible and then transforms our outer circumstances. Books by Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov related to this episode The Key to the Problems of Existence: On personality, individuality, and the real solution to human suffering. Complete Works, Number 11 https://prosveta-usa.com/the-key-to-the-problems-of-existence The Yoga of Nutrition: On transforming the way we eat into a profound spiritual practice. Complete Works, Number 18: https://prosveta-usa.com/hrani-yoga-the-alchemical-and-magical-meaning-of-nutrition Toward a Solar Civilization: On the sun as the model for a new way of living together on earth. Izvor 201 https://prosveta-usa.com/toward-a-solar-civilization The Splendour of Tiphareth, The Yoga of the Sun: On the spiritual sun as the true source of life, joy and inspiration. Complete Works, Number 10 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/the-splendour-of-tiphareth-the-yoga-of-the-sun The Powers of Thought: On how our thoughts, words and inner states shape destiny. Izvor 224. https://prosveta-usa.com/the-powers-of-thought #Omraam #OmraamMikhaëlAïvanhov #AgeOfAquarius #Astrology #LiveLikeTheSun #MichaelVossGrangaard About Michael Voss Grangaard Michael Voss Grangaard has been exploring different spiritual paths since his late teens. He has studied and practiced the ancient science of Raja Yoga, which seeks union with the divine through self-mastery; Sufism, with its path of love and sacrifice; Tibetan Buddhism, with its tantric disciplines; and, finally, Christianity. Over time, he discovered that all these paths pointed toward the same truth, expressed in different languages. This realization inspired him to seek a Teaching and philosophy that were truly universal, something that could be embraced by anyone, regardless of faith or spiritual orientation. In 1995, he encountered the spiritual Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov and his universal, solar Teaching, which he has followed ever since. He now also gives talks in London on various aspects of the Teachings and continues to dedicate his life to sharing light, wisdom, and joy with others. He currently lives and works at the Brotherhood Centre in the United Kingdom, where he has been for more than twelve years. A trained schoolteacher, Michael has worked extensively with children and mindfulness, weaving these values into his educational and spiritual approach. He is also the author of Teddy Sunshine, a spiritual children’s book that invites young readers to join Teddy on a fantastic journey in search of happiness, a journey to a magical place where he discovers who he truly is. https://tinyurl.com/TeddySunshineUS Watch Michael read Omraam: https://youtu.be/E9Qqic6hP7I?si=QCxlobDXfiTtOQLs Did you like the video? Subscribe for free to Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov’s Daily Meditations http://www.omraam.world Subscribe for free to the Divine Schools Newsletter, sharing information about our online activities and spiritual retreats, scroll down to the end of the homepage http://www.omraam.world Connect with us Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/groups/omraam.world Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/omraam.world/ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@omraam Email: [email protected] Phone +1-844-Omraam8 (667 2268) © 2024, omraam.world. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Visit the Towards a Solar Civilization Show Page at https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/towards-a-solar-civilization/ Connect with the teachings of Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov at https://www.omraam.world Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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December 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
How Coco Movie Maps The Spirit Castle Across Generations
When Miguel picks up the old white guitar in Coco and strums that first forbidden chord, he isn’t just breaking a family rule. He awakens a deep longing, stirring a quiet yearning inside him. This act of courage and curiosity opens the gates of the Castle of Spirit. When crossing the veil, we will meet ancestors and heal family lines through music and remembrance.This is perfect territory for the Spirit Suit and the Spiritrix. In the Tarot of the Hidden Arcana, the Suit of Spirit is the realm of soul, ancestors, vows, past lives, and their invisible threads. It’s the castle that sits above all the other castles. Wands, Cups, Swords, and Diamonds show daily life. The Spirit Suit shows what lives beyond that life: the stories, blessings, and wounds we inherit from our people. The Movie Coco is almost a full-length Spirit Suit reading. Set against the rich backdrop of Día de Muertos, the film resonates deeply with Mexican storytelling traditions, where the bonds between the living and their ancestors are celebrated and revered. This cultural tapestry enriches the narrative, highlighting what happens when a family story gets twisted, when an ancestor is forgotten, and when one child becomes the ‘dharma holder’ (the Black sheep) who has to fix it. Let’s walk through this ethereal castle together. The Castle of Spirit: Where Memory Is the Door In your Hidden Arcana, the Castle of Spirit is the place where the Ancestors gather. *Old vows and oaths live. *Life stories and the soul’s purpose are stored. *Songs, prayers, and dreams act as keys. *The Spiritrix stands at the threshold beyond and among all the worlds. The Pixar studio gives us a bright, colorful version of this inner temple: the Land of the Dead. But this realm has its own rules: You can only cross if you’re remembered on an ofrenda. You fade if no one living remembers your name. In this realm, music and memory can change everything, even the fate of souls. That is pure Spirit Suit material. It’s not about money or romance. It’s about the connection between worlds, among generations, between the living heart and the dead. The Marigold Bridge: Where Ancestors Meet Your Calling The marigold bridge is like the golden path in a Spiritrix spread: a glowing road between the human realm and the Castle of Spirit. Every time Miguel crosses it, he steps deeper into his soul’s work. Miguel as Fool, Page of Spirit, and Dharma Holder At the start, Miguel is like The Fool of the Major Arcana and the Page of Spirit at the same time. He loves music with his whole being. But his family has banned it for generations. They tell a story: “Your great-great-grandfather was a musician who walked out and never came back.” From that wound, they built a rule: No music, ever. Miguel’s soul doesn’t agree. His calling is music. This clash between his heart and his family’s fear is classic Spirit Suit energy: the deep tension between personal dharma and ancestral pattern. “Dharma” here can be put in simple terms: Your right path, your soul’s job in this life. A dharma holder is the one in the family who says: “This pattern stops with me. I will carry the heavy work. I will heal what others could not.” That’s Miguel. When he steals the guitar from the shrine and strums it, he breaks one contract and activates another. He becomes visible to the dead. He crosses over. The Castle of Spirit pulls him in. He starts like a Fool on another hero’s Journey: young, bold, and not fully aware of the danger, but his heart is in the right place. His journey turns him into something more: a Knight or even King of Spirit, someone who can hold the weight of his lineage and still play his song. Major Arcana Archetypes in Coco Many characters in Coco match Major Arcana archetypes walking through the Castle of Spirit. Mama Imelda — The Empress + Justice + Queen of Spirit Mama Imelda, the fierce matriarch, is like: The Empress — mother of the family line, creator of the shoemaking tradition. Justice — keeper of the law: No music, ever. Queen of Spirit — she protects her people, even from beyond the veil. She is loving but rigid. Her pain over being abandoned turns into a rule that shapes everyone’s life. In Spirit Suit language, she is the ancestor whose wound becomes a family contract. Mama Coco — The High Priestess of Memory Mama Coco seems fragile and quiet, but spiritually, she’s huge. She is like: The High Priestess — the Silent keeper of hidden truth. A gentle ancestor — passing on sacred memory through stories. Inside her sits the real story of Héctor, her father: That he loved his family. That he wrote “Remember Me” for her, not for fame. That he never meant to leave them forever. Her mind is like a flickering altar: if she forgets, Héctor disappears. If she remembers, he lives. She is a living gate between worlds. Héctor — The Hanged Man and the Wounded Spirit Héctor is the ancestor in limbo, the one who was wounded and who still has unfinished business. He shows traits of: The Hanged Man — stuck in-between, unable to cross fully. The Hermit — wandering alone, unseen by most. A late-stage Five of Spirit — the forgotten one, carrying shame that isn’t entirely his. He didn’t abandon his family; he was murdered. But the story told about him paints him as the villain. He has to wait for a later generation with little Miguel to rescue his name and truth. Héctor is also deeply loving, funny, and kind. He’s like the good ancestor who has been locked out of the family shrine. When Miguel finally honors him, Héctor’s real Spirit returns to its rightful place. Ernesto de la Cruz — The Devil and The Tower Ernesto is the false sun, the bright star who is secretly rotten. He’s a mix of: The Devil — fame, greed, lies, binding others for his own gain. The Tower — when his truth comes out, his whole world crashes down. He used Héctor’s songs and story, then killed him for them. He is what happens when someone chooses ego over dharma. He shows the shadow of the Spirit Suit: using spiritual gifts (music)with self-serving intentions: to feed only yourself, with no respect for others. When his crimes are revealed, his image on the screen shatters. That’s a Tower moment: the collapse of a false god. The Spirit Suit Number Cards: Miguel’s Journey Now let’s look at Miguel’s path as if it were the numbered cards of the Spirit Suit, from Ace to Ten. This is not a rigid system, more like a map of echoes. Ace of Spirit — The First Calling. Miguel’s secret love for music, playing in the attic, and watching old videos of Ernesto. A flame inside him that won’t go out. Two of Spirit — Split Loyalties Torn between his family’s rule and his soul’s desire. He tries to obey and still practice music in secret — an honest soul attempts to conciliate two different realities and timelines. Three of Spirit — The First Allies Dante the dog, his hidden altar, the old records. Spirit guides and tools begin to show up. Four of Spirit — The Closed Circle The family’s tight rule: no music, ever. The shoemaking tradition is a wall, not a blessing. Five of Spirit — Exile and Break. His family smashes his guitar. He runs away — the pain of being cut off from both his people and his calling. Six of Spirit — Crossing to the Ancestors He strums the ofrenda guitar and crosses the veil. He meets his dead family for the first time as spirits. Seven of Spirit — Tests of Trust He must decide who to believe: Ernesto or Héctor. His faith and intuition are tested again and again. Eight of Spirit — Work of Truth He and Héctor fight to reach Mama Coco. This is the spiritual “work” phase: chasing the true story and refusing to give up. Nine of Spirit — Long Night of the Soul The moment it seems he will fail. Mama Coco is fading, time is running out, Héctor is disappearing. Ten of Spirit — Blessing of the Lineage. He sings “Remember Me” to Mama Coco — her memory returns. The family wounds start to heal — the ofrenda changes to include Héctor. Music returns as a sacred gift, not a curse.https://medium.com/media/9e240d4f6652f650597495234c811d4f/href Through these steps, Miguel becomes the dharma holder for his lineage. He takes on the heavy task of changing a pattern passed down for generations: fear of music, mistrust of artists, and the silence around pain (a vow of silence). He doesn’t do it by fighting everyone. He does it by bringing the truth into the light and staying loyal to his heart. The Spiritrix: Bridge Between Worlds In the Hidden Arcana, the Spiritrix is the 23rd arcana, a card of the bridge: It connects human life and otherworlds. It speaks the language of symbols, songs, dreams, and signs. It guides the seeker through thresholds: birth, death, initiation, and deep remembering. In Coco, the Spiritrix energy appears in several ways. The Marigold Bridge is an emblem of the Spiritrix Path. The marigold petals form a glowing road between worlds, just like the legendary Rainbow Bridge. Only those with a spiritual link can cross. This is very close to what the Spiritrix does in a reading: It lays down a path for safe crossing. It shows the seeker how to move between realms without getting stuck. It reminds us: this crossing is sacred; walk with respect. When Miguel walks that bridge, he is literally following Spiritrix energy: guided by love and remembrance, not by greed. The Ofrenda as Spiritrix Altar The family altar, with its photos and offerings, is also Spiritrix territory. In a Spirit Suit reading about ancestors, the Spiritrix might say: “Where are your altars?” “Who is on them and who is missing?” “What stories are you telling, and which ones are buried?” In Coco’s reality: If you have a photo on the ofrenda, you can cross. If your picture is removed or lost, you’re stuck and may fade. That’s exactly how spiritual memory works: When we honor our dead, they can support us. When we erase them, their gifts and wounds go underground and show up as patterns instead. The ofrenda is a living Spiritrix tool, an “interface” between worlds. Miguel as the Almuten Fulguris. At the heart of the story, the true Almuten Fulguris, the Fiat Lux moment is Miguel singing “Remember Me” to Mama Coco. Think about what happens in that scene: He is in the land of the living. Héctor is in the land of the dead, fading. Mama Coco sits between remembering and forgetting. Miguel’s song reaches across three layers of reality at once. His voice summons Héctor’s presence into the room. Wakes up Mama Coco’s memories. Rewrites the emotional truth of the entire family. At that moment, Miguel is acting simultaneously as an Almuten Fulguris in human form and as the bridge. The song is the frequency current. The memories are the gates that swing open. If this were a reading, you could see the cards: Spiritrix & Almuten Fulguris Six of Spirit (crossing between worlds) Ten of Spirit (lineage healed) All lighting up together. Ancestral Reading Through the Lens of Coco The Marigold Bridge: Where Ancestors Meet Your Calling In an ancestral reading inspired by Coco, the Spiritrix invites you to: Build or refresh your own “ofrenda” (altar) in a way that fits your tradition. Say the names of your beloved dead out loud. Ask which stories in your family are half-true or twisted. Use your gift of music, art, writing, or healing as a bridge, not a wall. Becoming the Ancestor Dharma Holder in Your Own Story Miguel heals his family not by choosing them over music, nor by choosing music over them. He heals them by holding both. In some healing spiritual traditions, Coco uses a sort of Ho’oponopono. “I love you.” “I love music.” “We will find a way where both can live.” “Thank You.” That is dharma work. It’s not always dramatic like crossing into the Land of the Dead. But most times it’s quiet; it’s a gentle way to move the mountains of energy that have stagnated in the inner planes. Sometimes, our transformational Inner work looks like: Refusing to repeat a cruel joke that has always been told. Choosing therapy, ritual, or prayer to face an old wound. Bringing back a language, a song, or a tradition that was shamed or erased. Telling the younger ones in the family a fuller story than the one you were given. The Castle of Spirit in Coco says: “Your ancestors walk with you. Some need your help as much as you need theirs. The Spiritrix lives in your voice, your song, your courage to remember.” When you watch Coco with the Hidden Arcana in mind, you’re not just enjoying a beautiful movie. You’re receiving a quiet invitation: To cross your own marigold bridge. To meet your people, living and dead. To become the dharma holder who gently, bravely, changes the story. And maybe, like Miguel, you’ll find that the key to the other world was in your hands all along, in your art, your heart, and the way you choose to remember. Alebrijes in Coco are way more than just pretty spirit animals with cool colors. They are guides, guardians, and living bridges between worlds. Let’s unpack their role gently and clearly. What Are Alebrijes, Really? In real-life Mexican folk art, alebrijes are brightly painted, hybrid creatures. Butterfly wings, cat eyes, dragon tail… They look like a dream or a vision. They were first imagined in the 20th century by an artist named Pedro Linares, who saw strange creatures in a fever dream and brought them into the world as sculptures. So from the beginning, alebrijes are dream-beings: part animal, part imagination, part spirit. Pixar takes this idea and gives it a spiritual job: in Coco, alebrijes become spirit guides in the afterlife. Spirit Animals in the Land of the Dead( The role of totem animals and “familiars.” In Coco, when Miguel crosses the Marigold Bridge into the Land of the Dead, he discovers that many ancestors have powerful creatures by their sides. These are not just pets. They are: Protectors, Messengers, and Guides between realms. They glow with neon colors and patterns, almost like living stained glass. They can fly, run, jump across huge distances, and sense trouble before it comes. In the true fashion of Fool’s Journey, Miguel also brought his own “familiar” spirit, Dante. In the world of the Spirit Suit (Castle of Spirit), alebrijes are like Spirit Court Cards: they serve as active, moving parts of the soul’s support system. Where the ancestors hold memory and story, The alebrijes hold movement and direction. Pepita: The Great Guardian The most famous alebrije in Coco is Pepita, Mama Imelda’s Toten animal guide. Pepita is a mix of: Big cat (like a jaguar or puma), Bird (huge wings), Reptile (dragon-like tail and claws). Her energy is fierce, Empress + Strength card in animal form: She roars and flies. She hunts down Miguel when Imelda is upset. She can track people across distances. She protects the family fiercely. Pepita acts like a protective ancestor turned into a creature. Mama Imelda is strong already, but Pepita is her spiritual muscle. Imelda is the Family’s Queen of Spirit. Pepita is her spiritual warrior, her Knight of Spirit, acting, leaping, and defending. Pepita shows that in the Castle of Spirit, love is not just a feeling. It’s a force that can fly, roar, and carry you when you fall. Dante: From Foolish Dog to True Alebrije On the living side, we have Dante, Miguel’s silly, hairless dog (a Xoloitzcuintli, a real Mexican breed associated with guiding souls). At first, Dante looks like pure comic relief: He trips over himself. He drools. He gets distracted easily. He’s like the Fool of the animal world: innocent, clumsy, but somehow always in the right place. But once Miguel crosses into the Land of the Dead, Dante starts acting differently: He “accidentally” leads Miguel to important people. He senses danger before Miguel does. He stubbornly follows Miguel, no matter what. Later, we see his true nature revealed: Dante transforms into a full, glowing alebrije with wings and neon colors, just like Pepita. That moment is powerful, spiritually. It says: “The guide has been with you all along. Even when you thought he was just a silly dog.” Alebrijes as Psychopomps: Guides of the Soul Dante is a Spiritrix-style guide in disguise: A bridge between worlds walking on four legs. In many cultures, there are beings called psychopomps (weird word, simple idea): spirits that guide souls between life and death. Examples include: Anubis in Egyptian myth, Hermes in Greek myth, Owls, wolves, or certain birds in other traditions. In Coco, alebrijes play this role in a very cheerful, colorful way. Helping the dead travel around the Land of the Dead. Or helping the living (like Miguel) not get lost. A continuous support for the ancestors when they visit the living world. If you look at this through the Hidden Arcana, alebrijes are like: Spirit Suit Guides. Animals of the Spiritrix Temple Moving, breathing signs that say: “You are not alone on this path.” They embody a key message of the Castle of Spirit: “Yes, crossing the veil is scary — but you are guided.” Alebrijes are not the main heroes of Coco, but they are absolutely part of how Miguel heals his family and becomes a dharma holder. Here’s how: 1. They Keep the Path Open Dante leads Miguel into the right places, often by “random” behavior. Pepita carries people across distances and shows where to go. In ancestral healing, we often feel confused or lost. Alebrije energy says: “Trust the small signs. Trust the weird coincidences. Spirit is moving your feet, even when your mind doesn’t know the way.” 2. They Protect in Times of Danger When things get dangerous, Pepita doesn’t just stand by. She rescues Miguel from falling. Fights at key moments. Intimidates those who want to harm him. On a symbolic level, this shows that when you step into ancestral work and Spiritrix space, you are not defenseless. There are forces that guard you, especially when your heart is aligned with truth and healing. 3. They Mirror Your Inner Power Dante’s transformation into an alebrije mirrors Miguel’s own transformation: Miguel goes from “just a boy who likes music.” To a soul who heals his entire lineage. Dante goes from “just a dumb dog” to a full spirit guide. This parallel says: “As you awaken your dharma, your helpers reveal their true strength too.” In Spirit Suit language: When you step up as an ancestral dharma holder, your guides level up with you. You discover who has been helping you all along. Alebrijes and the Spiritrix: Teamwork Between Realms If we bring the Spiritrix card into this, the picture becomes even clearer. The Spiritrix is the bridge between worlds: The translator of symbols and signs, the guide of the living seeker through dreams, rituals, and thresholds. Miguel acts as a Spiritrix when he sings “Remember Me,” reconnecting the realms through love and sound. The alebrijes act as Spiritrix helpers, carrying bodies and soul-energy along the paths that Miguel’s heart opens. This is an important element. Just like human souls, animal souls also inhabit the castle of the Spirit through the Rainbow complex of bridges. You could imagine a Spiritrix spread like this: Card 1 — Spiritrix: How do I cross between worlds with love? Card 2 — Alebrije: What form does my guide take? Dog, bird, dream, song, ancestor, synchronicity? Card 3 — Path of Dharma: What family pattern am I here to heal? In Coco, the answers might be: Spiritrix: Miguel’s song and courage. Alebrije: Dante and Pepita. Dharma Path: Healing the “no music” curse and bringing the truth about Héctor back into the family. Alebrijes as Symbols in Your Own Practice Even if you’re not Mexican and you don’t want to borrow traditions in a shallow way, you can still learn from the symbolic role of alebrijes. In the Castle of Spirit, they remind you: Your guides may look silly or ordinary at first. A friend A stray animal A recurring dream symbol A song that keeps finding you Your guides are often hybrid. Part memory, part imagination Part culture, part personal path, Part “real,” part inner vision. Your guides move with you between states. Waking and dreaming, Grief and healing, Past, present, and the subtle feeling of “beyond.” You could work with this archetype by asking in meditation or in a reading: “If my Spirit Guide showed up as an alebrije today, what would it look like? What colors? What animals? What does that say about how Spirit is guiding me right now?” This is pure Spiritrix work: letting the invisible speak through images, color, and symbol. Alebrijes are spirit guides in bright, mythical animal form. They help souls travel, protect the family, and support Miguel’s ancestral mission. Pepita shows fierce, protective, matriarchal power. Dante shows humble, silly love that turns out to be divine guidance in disguise. Through the eyes of the Hidden Arcana and the Spirit Suit, they are: Guardians in the Castle of Spirit Allies of the Spiritrix Living proof that when you step onto your soul path, especially one that heals your family, you are never walking alone. Alebrijes symbolize spirit guides and support in ancestral work. Coco’s story mirrors the Spirit Suit’s themes of ancestry, healing, and dharma. --- How Coco Movie Maps The Spirit Castle Across Generations was originally published in HiddenArcanaTarot on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Do Tarot Cards Call in Spirits?
Can a Tarot Deck Open the Door to Spirits? The short answer is no: Tarot cards themselves do not automatically attract spirits. They are, in essence, cardstock and ink, designed to become a symbolic tool. Tarot cards may be considered a spiritual tool, but they are not “portal openers” like the Ouija boards. Tarot is no more a “portal” than: A candle A mirror A dream journal What you do with the Tarot cards is where the story starts. Can Tarot Open a Channel to Unseen Energies? Yes, but let’s unpack that a bit. The way the Tarot cards are used, along with the energy and intention behind their use, can create an opening or a point of connection. Can Tarot Serve as a Bridge to the Spirit World? For some mediums or intuitive practitioners, tarot cards can be used as a communication tool, as one method to facilitate communication with spirit guides, ancestors, or other benevolent entities. In this case, the practitioner is intentionally seeking a connection, not “accidentally” nor inadvertently attracting one. If you treat the cards as sacred, they’ll feel sacred. If you treat them as a psychological tool, they’ll work that way. The “power” is not really in the deck; it’s in the consciousness holding it. There are three main ways people understand the use of Tarot: The Psychological & Introspective Perspective In this modern, widely held view, tarot cards do not deal with external spirits at all. They are seen as a tool for introspection, self-discovery, and tapping into your own subconscious mind. Tarot works as a mirror. The images trigger your intuition and subconscious, helping you see patterns, feelings, and choices more clearly. No spirits required, just your own inner world speaking in symbols and dreams. “Spirits” as Internal Voices: In this context, any “voices” or “messages” you receive are understood as parts of your own psyche, your higher self, your inner child, or your subconscious mind communicating through the powerful language of symbolism. From this perspective, you are not attracting external spirits. You are connecting with yourself. Intuitive Way Some people feel the cards help them tune into their higher self, guides, ancestors, or the “field” of energy around a situation. Even here, the cards are still tools, not magnets. It’s your intention and focus that open the channel. The Spiritual & Energetic Perspective This is the view where the idea of attracting spirits comes into play. Practitioners who hold this belief see Tarot as an energetic tool that works with subtle energies. If someone deliberately uses Tarot to call specific entities, do rituals, or invite “anything” to come through, that’s a completely different practice. In that case, it’s not the Tarot attracting spirits, it’s the ritual, the purpose, and the intention. All of these can be used in spiritual practice, but none of them force open doors by themselves. What matters is: Your intention Your emotional state How grounded are you Suppose someone is fearful, unstable, or obsessed with dark entities. In that case, they can scare themselves badly with almost anything, such as movies, dreams, or Tarot cards. That’s not “spirit attack”; that’s ungrounded energy and anxiety. If you want to use Tarot spiritually, here are gentle, safe guidelines many practitioners follow: Set a clear intention. “I ask to receive guidance only from the highest light, for my greatest good and the good of all.” Practice grounding techniques Feel your feet, breathe deeply, imagine roots growing and getting into the Earth. Set boundaries You can literally say: “Only loving, wise, and truthful guidance is allowed in this space.” Close the session Thank the guidance, shuffle the deck, maybe knock or blow gently on it, and say,“This reading is now complete.” These are more about energetic hygiene and focus than about “warding off monsters.” When Tarot might not be a good idea If a person: Has an intense fear of demons, curses, or possession Is struggling with paranoia, delusions, or hearing “commands” from cards or voices Finds that Tarot makes them spiral into anxiety or obsession…then it’s wise to pause Tarot for now and focus on grounding practices, therapy, or other forms of support. Spiritual tools should help you feel more whole, not more terrified. Tarot as a symbolic spiritual tool can: Help you access your intuition Serve as a channel for higher guidance if you believe in that Or just act as a structured way to reflect on your life. Energy Attracts Like Energy The core idea is that any focused spiritual practice raises your personal vibration and creates an energetic “beacon.” Suppose you are conducting a reading in a state of fear, confusion, or without setting clear intentions. In that case, you might inadvertently attract lower-vibration energies or curious spirits that match that state. Clear Intention is Key: When you set a clear, positive, and protective intention (such as “This reading is for the highest good, protected by light”), you are essentially setting the “rules of engagement” for the spiritual realm. You are creating a sacred and protected space, a protective egregore. The Traditional & Occult Perspective Historically, in ceremonial magic and certain occult traditions, Tarot is part of a larger, structured system of symbolism (such as the Qabalah). In these practices, rituals, and invocations are used to contact specific spiritual intelligence or entities. The tarot cards might be used as part of this complex ritual work. In this context, the practitioner is highly trained in protection and invocation and is not “accidentally” attracting anything; they are performing a deliberate act. Also, let’s not forget that not all card decks are “fit” to be used in magic practices. Are Spirits Drawn to Tarot Readings? Yes, it is a possibility within certain spiritual frameworks, but it is not an inevitability. It largely depends on your belief system and practice. Using a tarot deck is like turning on a radio. By itself, the radio doesn’t create broadcasts. But when you turn it on and tune it, you can pick up different stations. Your intention is what station you choose to tune into (a station of love, guidance, or fear). Your energy and protection are the clarity of the signal and the quality of the radio, helping you avoid “static” or unwanted frequencies. How to Practice Tarot Safely and Responsibly? If you are concerned about attracting negative or unwanted energies, here are essential practices for creating a safe and positive space: Specific ways to ground or cleanse a deck Set a Clear Intention: Before you even shuffle, state aloud or in your mind the purpose of the reading. Practice Grounding and Centering Take a few deep breaths. With your mind’s eyes, imagine roots growing from your feet into the Earth. This connects you to stable, grounding energy and prevents you from becoming too “open” or ungrounded. Create a Protective spherical bubble. Visualize a sphere of pure white or golden light surrounding you and your reading space. You can simply say, “I am surrounded by a shield of protective light that only allows energies of the highest good to enter.” Cleanse Your Space and Deck frequently You can do this by doing these practices Smudging- Using smoke from sage, palo santo, or Camphor incense. Sound- Using a singing bowl, bell, or even clapping. Crystals- Placing selenite or black tourmaline on or near your deck. Use the power of Moonlight/Sunlight: Place your deck in the light of the full moon or the morning sun to recharge and cleanse it.Close Your Session, end the connection. When you’re done, thank your guides, your higher self, or the universe for the guidance. Verbally state that the session is closed. This is like turning off the radio. Shuffle your deck to clear the energy from the reading. Trust Your Intuition: If a reading ever feels “off,” dark, or frightening, stop. Put the cards away, cleanse the space, and ground yourself. Your comfort and safety are the most important things. While tarot cards are not spirit magnets, the focused spiritual work you do with them can make you more perceptive to energies. By practicing with clear intention and protection, you can ensure your tarot practice will be a safe, positive, and insightful experience. The best is to regard these Tarot techniques as different forms of “spiritual hygiene” that create a clear and sacred space for your readings. --- Do Tarot Cards Call in Spirits? was originally published in HiddenArcanaTarot on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Age of Aquarius Explained: What Astrology Says About Our Future
Air Date - 01 December 2025 By Rolff Désiré Hosted by Naika Gabriel About This Episode In this video, Rolff Désiré explores the *coming Age of Aquarius* — what it is, how it differs from the *Age of Pisces*, and what it means for *humanity’s spiritual awakening* and *evolution of consciousness*. *Part 1: * The difference between the current *Age of Pisces* and the new *Age of Aquarius*. What have we accomplished until now? Where are we heading as a collective? We’ll dive into the *two natures of human beings, * our responsibility to evolve into our *higher self*, and key themes such as *personality, individuality, Christ consciousness, self-knowledge, and spiritual transformation. * *Part 2: * How will the *Aquarian Age* manifest in the physical world? What role must we play as human beings? We’ll explore upcoming *planetary influences, astrology, the zodiac, cosmic energies, karma, reincarnation*, and the impact of our old patterns of thought. We’ll also reflect on how *spiritual obstacles* are our greatest teachers, guiding us toward *unity, brotherhood, and universal fraternity. * If you’re curious about *astrology, spirituality, esoteric science, the New Age, cosmic consciousness, mysticism, human destiny, and the shift from Pisces to Aquarius*, this video is for you. *Books by Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov mentioned in this episode*  *The Splendour of Tipharet, The Yoga of the Sun*, Complete Works, Number 10  https://www.prosveta-usa.com/the-splendour-of-tiphareth-the-yoga-of-the-sun *The Mysteries of Yesod*, Complete Works, Number 7 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/the-mysteries-of-yesod-foundations-of-spiritual-life *The Key to the Problems of Existence*, Complete Works, Number 11 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/the-key-to-the-problems-of-existence *Alchemy, Astrology, Magic, Kabbalah-Aspects of Esoteric Science*, Complete Works, Number 4 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/the-fruits-of-the-tree-of-life-the-cabbalistic-tradition *Know Thyself: Jnana Yoga*, Complete Works, Number 17 and 18 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/jnana-yoga-yoga-of-wisdom?bc=search #Omraam #OmraamMikhaëlAïvanhov #AgeOfAquarius #Astrology #RolffDesire About Rolff Desire Rolff discovered the books and the Teaching of Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov when he was 24 years old. He read and studied several of his work and was fascinated how profound were the Initiatic and Esoteric Sciences and the path of human transformation known as *Know Thyself*. He started studying astrology and esoteric science through various authors such as *Sepharial, Rudolf Steiner, Charles W. Leadbeater, Helena Blavatsky, Max Heindel and Alice Bailey.* Rolff does astrology presentations on a regular basis and also offers individual sessions, astral chart readings and seminars for people interested in learning about astrology and esoteric science. Visit the Towards a Solar Civilization Show Page at https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/towards-a-solar-civilization/ Connect with the teachings of Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov at https://www.omraam.world Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
2026 Yearly Tarotscopes: What You Need to Know
Every year carries a unique energy frequency, and 2026 arrives with its own rhythm, challenges, and blessings. Tarot cards are spiritual tools that offer a symbolic map of these currents. The Tarot archetypes help us identify crucial points when life is asking for courage, where love wants to grow, and where our souls are ready to heal. Below, you’ll find the Tarot guidance for each zodiac sign in 2026. Read first for your Sun sign, and if you wish, for your Rising sign as well, to get a fuller picture of your path. Aries Archetype Energy: The Strength For Aries, 2026 is a test of resilience and inner Strength. The Strength unveils that you are entering the new year with more experience, marked by past battles and lessons learned. No doubt that challenges may still appear, but this time you’re not starting from zero; you know how to stand your ground. This is a year to protect what you’ve built, set clear boundaries, and use your energy wisely. Perseverance is your greatest ally, as long as you remember not to push yourself to the point of exhaustion. The Strength card shows emotional maturity. People who offer calm, understanding, and genuine support will be especially important. It’s also a gentle reminder for Aries to embody these same qualities: listen deeply, respond with kindness, and offer emotional stability to the people you care about. The more you grow in empathy, the stronger your connections will be. The main challenge for Aries in 2026 is to slow down and trust inner wisdom. The Strength asks you to be an observer. To feel and reflect quietly before taking action. Don’t rush into decisions; pause instead and let your inner voice be heard. This is a powerful year for self-knowledge, where your natural fire is balanced by silence, insight, and sensitivity. Taurus Archetype Energy: The Empress For Taurus, 2026 brings a strong sense of stability and completion. The Empress suggests that past efforts start to pay off in very concrete ways, with the creation of a safe foundation for you and your family. This is a year to solidify what you’ve bought and enjoy the fruits of your work, and appreciate the sense of security that comes from long-term commitment and consistency. In love and social life, the Empress brings movement and excitement. Relationships that light you up, inspire adventure, and bring passion to your days will play a big role. You may cross paths with people who encourage you to move, explore, and try new things. This is an excellent time for dynamic, lively connections that help you step out of routine. The bigger challenge for Taurus in 2026 will be to dare to begin again. The Empress asks you to welcome new projects and changes that require courage and initiative. The key lesson is to balance your love of security with the bravery to explore fresh paths and innovative ideas. Gemini Archetype Energy: The Temperance For Gemini, 2026 is a year of creativity and growth. The Temperance shows a fertile period for ideas, projects, and relationships that require care and attention. This is a time to nourish your talents, invest in what you want to see flourish, and surround yourself with beauty. What you nurture now has great potential to grow. In love and friendships, the Temperance brings enthusiasm and curiosity. Relationships that feel light, inspiring, and full of learning experiences will stand out. You may meet people who open new horizons and motivate you to express yourself more freely. It’s an excellent year for fun, dynamic interactions that keep your mind and heart engaged. Gemini’s challenge in 2026 is dealing with confusion and uncertainty. The Temperance warns that not everything will be clear at first. There may be doubts, mixed signals, or emotional fog. You’re to trust your intuition, but also to keep your mind clear and grounded. Avoid quick decisions when you feel insecure; instead, give yourself time to see the full picture. Cancer Archetype Energy: The Star For Cancer, the Star is a beautiful sign of emotional and spiritual healing. This is a year to reconnect with your dreams, restore your faith in yourself, and move forward with peace in your heart. Even when challenges arise, there is a sense of guidance and inner light showing you the way. 2026 shines with hope, inspiration, and gentle renewal. In love and community matters, The Star brings joy and warmth. Honest, bright, and full-of-life relationships will be central. True bonds grow stronger, and new connections may appear easily and happily, almost like the Sun breaking through the clouds. Cancer will be managing strong energy and responsibility without losing tenderness. The Star shows the need to remain confident, active, and courageous while remaining kind and compassionate. You will likely have to deal with demanding situations or people, and the key will be to balance assertiveness with empathy, acting with Strength rather than harshness. Leo Archetype Energy: The Loom For Leo natives, 2026 will be a turning point. The Loom or Wheel of Fortune announces changes, closed cycles, and new starts. Life may feel like it’s consistently shifting, with ups and downs that keep you on your toes. This is not a year to cling tightly to what is familiar; it is a year to learn how to flow, trusting the moment. Every change is part of a larger movement in your favor. In relationships, the Loom brings an emotional softening. You are invited to build or attract connections based on understanding, emotional balance, and kindness. People with calm, steady energy may enter your life as teachers or partners. This is a year to appreciate depth in relationships and to learn more about emotional intelligence and compassion. Leo’s greatest challenge in 2026 will be handling sudden changes and endings. The Loom signals that certain structures in your life, habits, beliefs, or relationships, may be shaken or even broken. Although this can feel intense, it also clears space for something more authentic. The task is to stay grounded, breathe through the disruptions, and remember that what falls away is making room for a stronger foundation. Virgo Archetype Energy: The Emperor For Virgo, 2026 is a year of grounded experience. The Emperor focuses on stability, well-being, and practical care. This is a time to organize your life, strengthen your finances, and honor your body and your home. You’re to create routines and spaces that support your health, comfort, and sense of peace. In love and relationships, the Emperor highlights independence and self-respect. Connections that allow both people to grow, keep their individuality, and celebrate each other’s aother’sents will feel especially right. This is a year to appreciate your own value and attract relationships that recognize and honor that. Virgo will be navigating nostalgia. The Emperor suggests that memories, old loves, or past situations may return to your mind or your life. The lesson for Virgo is to honor your past without getting stuck in it. Keep your feet firmly in the present and your eyes on the future. Libra Archetype Energy: The Moon For Libra, 2026 is a year of subtle messages and inner listening. The Moon brings intuition, emotional depth, and times when clarity may be hidden. Not everything should be obvious or logical at first glance. You’ll need to pay attention to signs, dreams, and feelings, and to move carefully when situations seem uncertain or confusing. In relationships, the Moon brings the issue of difficult communication. Honest conversations and mutual respect will be essential. You may feel drawn to people who are direct and emotionally stable. 2026 is a year to set healthy boundaries and give value to relationships that respect both heart and mind. The biggest challenge for Libra in 2026 will be accepting the need for quiet time alone. The Card of the Moon invites you to step back, reflect, and listen deeply to your own truth before acting. This inner retreat is not isolation; it is a sacred pause. Scorpion Archetype Energy: The Universe For Scorpios, 2026 carries a gentle, healing light. The Universe points to renewal after intensity. Old wounds may finally begin to soften, and your deepest dreams and ideals can feel closer and more real. This is a year to reconnect with what truly inspires you and to trust that you are being guided toward greater peace and purpose. The Universe speaks of completion and fulfillment in terms of relationships. Important relationship cycles may come full circle, bringing maturity and understanding. This is a powerful year for deepening bonds, celebrating shared victories, and aligning with people who support your vision for the future. Stable, balanced partnerships can grow even stronger. Scorpio’s challenge involves how you give and receive. The Universe calls for balance in nurturing energy toward others, your projects, and yourself. You may be asked to manage resources and emotions more consciously, avoiding overgiving or emotional dependence. With patience and sensitivity, you can create a more abundant and healthy flow in all areas of life. Sagittarius Archetype Energy: The Sun For Sagittarius, 2026 arrives like a spark. The Sun brings fresh fire: new beginnings, bold ideas, and the will to move forward. This is the year to start new projects, explore new paths, and turn inspiration into true action. It is time to really reinvent yourself. Courage and initiative are your best tools, especially when opportunities appear suddenly. In relationships, the Sun archetype is a blessing. It speaks of emotional satisfaction, joy, and genuine pleasure in sharing life with others. Connections that make you feel supported, happy, and at peace will be highlighted. Special encounters may bring a sense of “this is what I wished for” in your love life. The Sun also warns Sagittarius about the trap of Anxiety, overthinking, and fear of what might happen, which can steal your energy if you let it. Your challenge is to calm your mind, question negative thoughts, and look for realistic, practical solutions. When fear rises, remember your natural optimism and inner fire. Capricorn Archetype Energy: The Death For Capricorn, 2026 is a bridge year, one of transition and gradual movement toward calmer waters. The Death shows that you are leaving behind difficult situations or outdated patterns. This is a time of learning, healing, and adjusting to new circumstances. The focus is on your evolution, building a more balanced inner and outer life. In love, the Death card brings sweetness and familiarity. Old relationships, childhood memories, or people from your past may return in meaningful ways. Things are transitioning in your life. There is comfort in these connections, as they remind you of simpler times and genuine affection. The invitation is to enjoy the warmth and tenderness without losing sight of who you are today. The Death reminds Capricorn to watch out for impatience. Excitement and restless energy may tempt you to jump into things too quickly. Your challenge is to mix enthusiasm with wisdom: plan before acting, and think about the long term. With clarity and discipline, your actions can lead to solid results. Aquarius Archetype Energy: The Chariot For Aquarius, 2026 centers on stability and protection. The Chariot highlights the need to take care of your resources, money, energy, time, and emotional reserves. This is a year to organize, save, and create stronger foundations. At the same time, you’re not to hold on so tightly that you block growth or new experiences. In relationships, the Chariot shows persistence. Bonds that have already weathered storms may come back into focus, asking for one more effort, one more round of understanding. You may feel tired at times, but this card reminds you of your Strength. The lesson is knowing when it is worth fighting for a connection, and when it is wiser to step back. The Emperor challenges Aquarius to step into leadership without becoming rigid. You may be called to take charge, make decisions, or take responsibility for others. The task is to balance structure with flexibility, being firm without being controlling. When authority is guided by wisdom and fairness, everyone benefits. Pisces Archetype Energy: The Lovers For Pisces, 2026 is about juggling many choices in life at once. The Lovers shows a year of movement, where you will need to balance work, relationships, and personal choices. Flexibility will be your greatest ally. If you stay light on your feet and organize your time well, you’ll be able to handle change without losing your rhythm. In love, The Lovers emphasizes family, stability, and long-term bonds. All the relationships that offer security, support, and a sense of “home” will be especially treasured. This card can point to the deepening of existing partnerships, building a life together, or feeling more rooted in your emotional world. The Lovers invites Pisces to practice patience. You are being asked to pause, evaluate, and notice which areas of life are truly growing and which need adjustment. Results may not appear as quickly as you’d like, but face the challenge and trust the process, stay committed, and allow time to do its work. --- 2026 Yearly Tarotscopes: What You Need to Know was originally published in HiddenArcanaTarot on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Tarotscope for December 2025
Images from Canva Pro The Hanged Man ( The Bonded Man) As we step into the final month of 2025, the tarot presents us with a powerful and provocative teacher: The Hanged Man, which, in the Hidden Arcana tarot, presents itself as the Bonded Man. This card arrives with the tempting energy of the season, those whispers of Intentions, but with some difficulties in moving forward. Yet, this energy isn’t all shadow. It also reveals our raw willpower, our magnetic charm, and incredible focus, besides the willingness to look at life situations from different perspectives. This month, it calls you to look closely at where you might be your own worst enemy, holding the keys to your freedom all along. The Energy of the Month: The Hanged Man Overall, December asks you to notice what is trapping your energy. Is it a habit, a person, a fixed idea, or the need to control everything? When you loosen these inner chains, even a little, you’ll feel the entire month unlocked and begin to flow. Love & Relationships For singles, The Hanged Man turns up the heat, favoring encounters full of chemistry and excitement. But it also asks you to separate fleeting passion from a real, lasting connection. It’s about not mistaking intensity for true compatibility. For those in relationships, this card can bring up simmering issues, especially around control, expectations, or jealousy. This doesn’t have to be dramatic if you can talk openly, without pointing fingers. The key is to transform this dense and paralysing energy into something constructive. Align your desires, revisit your agreements, and remember the partnership that brought you together in the first place. Money and Professional Life Be mindful of impulse buys and the urge to “reward yourself” for the year with financial overindulgence. The Hanged Man came to help us shift priorities and perspectives, and asks for realism. List your priorities, review any contracts, and avoid committing expenses that will weigh you down in January. That said, if you can channel this powerful, determined energy with focus, it can help you end the year with smart, strategic decisions that set you up for success.Images from AI Imagine.art Aries Your Card: The Lovers The Lovers place you at a crossroads this December. You may need to choose between two paths, two projects, or even two versions of yourself. This month calls you to align your head and your heart, making choices that reflect who you truly want to be as you enter 2026. Listen to the voice of your quiet Inner wisdom, not just the loud voice of impulse. Taurus Your Card: The Hierophant The Hierophant Card brings stability and a deeper sense of purpose. December suggests you connect with your core values, your family, and the things that give your life structure and meaning. It’s a wonderful month to seek wise counsel, learn something new, or organize your life with more serenity. Don’t be afraid to step into a more mature, grounded version of yourself. Gemini Your Card: The Sun December arrives with a sense of completion. The Sun asks you to look at the life you’ve built and recognize its true value. It’s a great month for strengthening family ties, organizing your home, and wrapping up loose ends. Cancer Your Card: The Fool The Fool invites you to welcome new Pathways, but with a spirit of adventure, not recklessness. December brings different opportunities, out-of-the-box ideas, and a courage that can refresh your path. The advice is to experiment and be open, without throwing all caution to the wind. Leo Your Card: The Ermite The Hermit (Ermite) puts you in a protective mode. The tendency is to hold on tightly to what you have, perhaps out of a fear of loss. December is asking for balance: it’s wise to protect your achievements, but be careful not to close yourself off to new opportunities that may be knocking at your door very soon. Virgo Your Card: Justice Card The Justice Card grants you mental clarity and sharp objectivity. December is perfect for tackling unfinished business, making intelligent decisions, and communicating what you really think. This energy favors focus, discernment, and conflict resolution above all else. Libra Your Card: The Devil The Devil has you juggling many things at once. December calls for flexibility, lightness, and adaptability. The key is to adjust your routine so you don’t get lost in the details and frivolities. Find your rhythm, and go with the flow. Scorpio Your Card: The Magus The Magus fills December with tenderness and emotional renewal. It’s that fresh, healing energy that inspires you to open your heart again. The month offers you a beautiful new beginning in your relationships, filled with warmth and compassion. Sagittarius Your Card: The Star The Star lights up your December with hope, inspiration, and a brilliant light to guide your way. You’ll find your breath again and start to believe in possibilities that once felt out of reach. This is a light, reviving, and magical month for you. Capricorn Your Card: The Wheel of Fortune (The Loom) The Five of Swords may bring some minor tensions, but nothing you can’t handle with maturity. Choose your battles wisely and avoid situations that create more drama than solutions. Sometimes, it is better just to walk away. That is your real victory. Aquarius Your Card: The Empress The Empress Arcana brings fair exchange, generosity, and balance. December reminds you that asking for help is also an act of wisdom. The month brings you sincere partnerships and positive, two-way relationships. Pisces Your Card: The Temperance The Temperance may bring up heightened sensitivity, but it also offers the clarity needed to release what is hurting you. This isn’t a sad month, it’s an honest one. Acknowledge past pains, past mistakes, you free yourself from their weight, making space for a healthier way of loving. As we conclude the forecasts for December 2025, we see a month of intensity, important choices, and a collective urge to adjust our lives before turning the page on the year. No matter your guiding card, December invites you to observe your desires, review your priorities, and act with greater awareness and personal responsibility. May you step into 2026 with clarity, courage, and plenty of space for all that truly matters. Happy New Year, from our hearts to your heart. --- Tarotscope for December 2025 was originally published in HiddenArcanaTarot on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
What is Therapeutic Tarot?
A Mirror for Your Inner World People often think of Tarot as a way to tell the future, but it has another, deeper purpose. Therapeutic Tarot is not about magic cures or predicting a fixed destiny. Instead, it’s a powerful tool for a holistic self-understanding and healing. True healing comes from within the person; the cards simply act as a guide on that journey. So, what does this “healing” mean? It’s more than just fixing a physical ache or soothing sadness. It’s about becoming whole. It involves uncovering the hidden fears, limiting beliefs, and emotional blocks that stop us from being our truest, most complete selves. Becoming who we are meant to be is, after all, one of life’s great purposes. The Real Integrative Mind-Body Connection You might wonder why it’s called “Therapeutic Tarot” instead of something like “Psychotherapeutic Tarot.” The reason is that our minds and bodies are deeply connected. When we feel disconnected from our true essence, our physical health often suffers. Think of it like this: We are a complex energy-weaving system. We are multidimensional, and many times we may operate in more than one world at a time. I will explain: We can be dealing with material challenges, and also battling emotional storms, or even undergoing some deep spiritual transformations. Our immune system, the body’s defense team, is strongest when we feel spiritually and emotionally aligned. When we live a life that doesn’t reflect who we are, we feel drained, stressed, and unfulfilled. To escape this emptiness, we might seek quick fixes, like unhealthy foods or expensive habits that harm our bodies, minds, and even our wallets. Sometimes, the body even creates an illness as a way to escape the torture of a life that feels fake. For these reasons, the name Therapeutic Tarot is a perfect fit. It is necessary to adopt an Integrative perspective to identify through a holistic energetic reading and deepen the understanding of the various layers of reality that may be interacting and even interfering with our lives (directly or indirectly). It honors the fact that our inner world directly shapes our physical reality, a concept also reflected in the Tarot’s suit of Pentacles, which symbolizes the material world and the physical body. The Light and The Shadow: How We Lose Ourselves This disconnection from our true selves often starts in childhood. To be loved and accepted, we learn to hide parts of ourselves. Families, schools, and society give us rules about how to behave. A child who needs care and protection quickly learns to adapt. In the process, beautiful, natural talents and attitudes can be criticized and pushed down. This means that even if our inner core is pure light, it becomes buried under layers of “shadow”, the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to reject. We can’t uncover this light just by repeating positive mantras or enjoying beautiful experiences. We must bravely face our shadow. Therapeutic Tarot helps us do exactly that. It gives us the courage to: Deactivate the negative beliefs that were “injected” into us. Face the fear of looking at our hidden parts. Understand why these shadows formed. Rescue the talents and personality traits we were forced to repress. In a reading, Therapeutic Tarot works with both your light and your shadow. It helps you reconnect with your brilliant essence while also identifying the specific patterns and fears that keep you stuck in a cycle of frustration. The Cards as an interdisciplinary Bridge’s Therapeutic Tarot uses a tarot card deck rich with symbolism, like the Thoth Tarot, and focuses heavily on the 22 Major Arcana cards. These aren’t just pictures; they are universal archetypes, but powerful symbols of states of consciousness and human experiences that everyone shares. From the innocent beginnings of The Fool to the fulfilled completion of The World, these cards map the journey of the human soul. Therapeutic Tarot helps awaken our personal development. It aligns us with our purpose, showing what energies are moving in our lives and what we can do to regain balance from the inside out. When we are in the middle of an “emotional storm,” it’s hard to see clearly. Whether we’re struggling with a relationship, a career change, or a personal transition, Tarot acts as a supportive therapeutic guide. Its symbolic language reflects what’s happening in both our conscious and unconscious minds, offering perspective and clarity. A Conversation with Your Unconscious Mind The famous psychologist Carl Jung believed we all have a “collective unconscious”, a deep part of our mind that holds the shared stories and patterns of all humanity. This unconscious doesn’t speak in words; it speaks in symbols, much like our dreams do. If you dream of a giant wave, it doesn’t mean a real tsunami is coming. It’s a symbol. It could represent feeling overwhelmed by emotions or a fear of losing control. To understand the dream, you must explore the meaning of the symbol. We can build a bridge to this unconscious world from the “outside in” by using powerful symbols, or archetypes. This is why we connect so deeply with certain fairy tales, movies, or myths. The characters and stories we love, or strongly dislike, often reflect our own inner struggles and desires. Tarot works in the same way. The images on the cards are packed with universal symbols that speak directly to our unconscious. A Courageous Path to an Authentic Life In an Integrative or therapeutic reading, you aren’t just getting predictions from an outside source. You are learning to listen to the wisdom that already exists within you. The cards are a mirror, helping you see the parts of yourself that were previously hidden. By bringing these hidden thoughts and patterns into the light of your awareness, you retrieve parts of your own soul, and you become whole. You gain the freedom to choose your path, rather than being controlled by unconscious habits. As the book Jung and Tarot suggests, the conscious and unconscious minds depend on each other. The well-being of one is impossible without the other. Tarot is one of the most beautiful bridges between these two worlds. It is a tool for transformation, a symbolic mirror that allows us to see, understand, and reunite the many parts of who we are. The Plainfield gets even richer when you correlate it with other alternative healing practices and resources, such as florals, Astrology, numerology, and Energy healing. Together, these holistic therapies can be of value when someone needs to have a spheric (holistic) view of their own lives. Therapeutic Tarot, along with its Integrative (healing) counterparts, helps awaken our personal development. It aligns us with our purpose, showing what energies are moving in our lives and what we can do to regain balance from the inside out. --- What is Therapeutic Tarot? was originally published in HiddenArcanaTarot on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Beyond Freud: Exploring the Unconscious with Carl Jung and Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
Air Date - 17 November 2025 What lies hidden in the depths of the unconscious mind? In this talk, Klaas Laan explores the parallels between Carl Jung’s depth psychology and the Teaching of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov, revealing how both visionaries saw beyond Freud’s psychoanalysis. Where Freud reduced human behavior to sexuality, Jung and Omraam emphasized spirituality, psychic energy, and higher consciousness as essential to healing and transformation. Discover how Jung’s concepts of the *personal unconscious and collective unconscious* align with Omraam’s teachings on light, shadow, and the safe descent into inner depths. Learn why meditation, purity, and sunrise practices are keys to grounding spiritual work, and how the six levels of consciousness—from unconscious to cosmic consciousness—map the stages of spiritual awakening. This talk also highlights the importance of integrating higher and lower nature—spirit and personality—to reconnect with our divine source, while cultivating a strong inner center to stay balanced in life. Both Jung and Omraam show that the unconscious is not a place of fear but a gateway to archetypes, cosmic vision, and spiritual growth. These subjects will be explored more in later talks. Explore the path where psychology meets spirituality—light, shadow, and the *inner sun* within us all. Further reading by Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov The Key to The Problems of Existence, Complete Works, Volume 11 https://prosveta-usa.com/the-key-to-the-problems-of-existence The Mysteries of Yesod: Foundations of the Spiritual Life, Complete Works, Volume 7 https://prosveta-usa.com/the-mysteries-of-yesod-foundations-of-spiritual-life A New Earth: Methods, exercises, formulas, prayers, Volume 13 https://prosveta-usa.com/a-new-earth-methods-exercises-formulas-prayers Man’s Subtle Bodies and Centres, Izvor 219 https://www.prosveta-usa.com/man-s-subtle-bodies-and-centres Man’s Psychic Life: Elements and Structures, Izvor 222 https://prosveta-usa.com/man-s-psychic-life-elements-and-structures Harmony and Health, Izvor 225 https://prosveta-usa.com/harmony-and-health Visit the Towards a Solar Civilization Show Page at https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/towards-a-solar-civilization/ Connect with the teachings of Master Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov at https://www.omraam.world Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTV LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM