What does "initiation" mean? And Tarot study questions

[kellybee]

41.23 Questioner: I have a book, Initiation, in which the woman describes initiation. Are you familiar with the contents of this book?
Ra: I am Ra. This is correct. We scan your mind.

41.24 Questioner: Jim has read the entire book. I have only read part of it, but I was wondering if the teachings in the book with respect to balancing were your teachings, Ra’s teachings?
Ra: I am Ra. This is basically correct with distortions that may be seen when this material is collated with the material we have offered.[/size]

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I found great comfort and extreme soul-searching (like a kite with the string suddenly broken--wonderful freedom!) with LOO and want to know if any of my experiences were analogous to "initiation." I'd also like to know more details about this Initiation book that Don mentioned.

Also, I now feel it's time to learn at a deeper level. To this regard, I started to self-study the Tarot using Book IV material, but I feel I need more formal guidance, so I'm thinking of joining a group that studies the Tarot. Looking around, I found information about B.O.T.A., this group feels more resonant with me somehow but haven't contacted them yet. I'm interested in any comments and suggestions. Thank you.