Studying the Tarot

[Nau7ik]

Nau or Spaced , just a small question...

I suppose the primeval darkness that Ra talks about is neither negative nor positive, just primeval where creation forms or where light can appear, right ?

Yes! However we need to move backwards to the Fool because he is before manifestation. The Fool represents the limitless unconditioned Life-Power, always at the height of its power (the Eternal Youth portrayed and the mid morning sun). He is infinite possibility and potential. If you look closely, the Fool can take another step. This is symbol of the fact that there is always another step that can be taken. The card is full of light.
When we go to the Devil, Key 15, it shows us the natural state of the Spirit complex in third density. By nature it is seen to be darkness, as it has not been potentiated yet. The Matrices are, as things in and of themselves. So it represents the natural state of human consciousness. (In Hebrew there is a connection between Spirit and Mind: the Ruach.)



Just by looking at these two images side by side, we can learn a lot! The Fool is filled with Light and the Devil with darkness.
The Fool is our True Self. The Devil is also ourselves within human life steeped in the darkness of ignorance. One’s concern is with materiality and his baser animal nature, his spirit has not yet been potentiated. The Fool is free and joyful, while the man and woman are chained and held in thrall to the demon. (One can also compare the Devil to the Lovers and the Hierophant). The inverted pentagram indicates that for the Devil, materiality is superior to the things of the spirit.

Just to be clear, I have studied with Ra’s method and it was helpful. However, I now study with the Builders of the Adytum and their instruction is much more suited for me.
One of the problems I found with the Egyptian images is that the culture is an ancient dead culture that is not our own. There are cultural symbols that make penetrating the true meaning of the cards a bit more challenging.

We can compare these findings and observations with the Ra Material, i always do. And it still fits. Whether you’re using a more modern western deck or the Egyptian images, you will essentially find the same meanings in the cards. I’ve used many decks, some are good, some are not, choose what works for you. I personally find the BOTA deck (modified version of Rider-Waite) to be the best.

Having the form aspect of the Tarot sharply defined in your consciousness will be of great help in studying the Ageless Wisdom of the Tarot. This is easy to accomplish if one spends just a few minutes a day for a few days with each card, attentively observing the imagery and the details. You will find that you can summon the image before your minds eye with ease in all of its details. It’s really amazing actually. Don’t spent too much time on one card because you will be evoking states of consciousness within yourself.
This focused attentive observation of the card will put one in touch with all those who have meditated upon the cards before you. You will find interesting ideas popping into your mind. If you don’t understand something, that is perfectly acceptable! Make a mental note of it and the answer will eventually come from within you.