Episode 21: The Fools Journey, Pages and Greek Myths
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Hermit’s Journey with Bonnie Cehovet – Major Arcana Pod Cast
The Major Arcana act together to form a journey of individuation. This journey can be seen as one of individual archetypes, with the Fool interacting with each of the archetypes. Another way of viewing this journey is to see it as a Triumphal procession, with a natural division at the Wheel of Fortune into an 11/11 sequence. We can also choose to view this journey as a progression, with each card building on the cards before it, and containing the wisdom gained from all of these experiences. The Fool, representing the individual taking the journey, stands above the cards. Cards I-VII represent consciousness and the growth of personality; cards VIII-XIV represent our subconscious, and a very inward search; cards XV-XXI represent our superconscious, and the development of spiritual awareness.
The Tarot Court Series: Pages by Ginny Hunt
Part two of a five part series exploring the tarot court. To understand the meaning of the Pages in tarot, I think a little smattering of history is in order. Tarot cards were created in the middle ages when everyone understood what was meant when someone was a “Page.”A castle Page was a boy of a nobleman or a vassal who, if he did not already reside in the castle, was sent to his lord’s castle to live for the duration of his training. That is, until he became a knight. Lest the romance of it all soften this image, the knight was a soldier. He was trained for war. Thus, very young children were conscripted into training away from their families into a program so comprehensive that as they grew into young men, they would be fully prepared to serve their lord unto death, no questions. (more …) Individual Posts: The Tarot Pages, The Page of Swords, The Page of Cups, The Page of Wands, The Page of Pentacles
Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin. Read by Rob Sheehe
(From the Preface)
Perhaps no other stories have ever been told so often or listened to with so much pleasure as the classic tales of ancient Greece. For many ages they have been a source of delight to young people and old, to the ignorant and the learned, to all who love to hear about and contemplate things mysterious, beautiful, and grand. They have become so incorporated into our language and thought, and so interwoven with our literature, that we could not do away with them now if we would. They are a portion of our heritage from the distant past, and they form perhaps as important a part of our intellectual life as they did of that of the people among whom they originated.
Music Credits
- Opening Music: time release by the Droney Tones.
- Hermits Journey Music: Dark Moon by Suzanne Teng from Enchanted Wind (Magnatune)
- 78 Notes Music: Steamy River by Rhonda Lorence from Winter Moon (Magnatune)
- Old Greek Stories Music: Calliopeia – kithara (Ancient Greek) by Tim Rayborn from Qadim (Magnatune)
- Closing Music: Dark Moon by Suzanne Teng from Enchanted Wind (Magnatune)
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December 5th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
Leisa:
Bonnie is making notes to herself on what she can do better after hearing this Pod Cast!
Ginny’s work on the Pages is fantastic! I think this will help many readers place these “people cards” into the context of a reading with my more confidence.
Many thanks to Rob Sheehe for his wonderful readings of the Greek myths! In my mind, I saw Rob on stage, spotlighted while he took on the role of Master Storyteller. I hope that we see more of these segments!
Blessings,
Bonnie
December 5th, 2006 at 3:55 pm
I thought Bonnie did a lovely job!
I’m new to Portland and also a Tarot Enthusiast. Was very delighted to stumble upon Tarot Connection and consequently 78 Notes to Self after googling “Tarot; Portland.”
Does anyone know of any events calender floating around which woudl inform one of tarot classes, events, meetings, etc. in the area?
Thanks,
Brad
December 5th, 2006 at 6:56 pm
Hi Brad,
Welcome to Portland! I maintain the website for the Portland Tarot Study Group PortlandTarot.org
You can find the group schedule and any events we know of.
Leisa
December 6th, 2006 at 10:22 am
Yea! Thanks Lisa! Looking forward to attending.
Sweet~~
Brad:)
February 9th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
While I appreciate Pollack’s contribution to Tarot with her 78 Degrees of Wisdom, I was hoping to hear more about the Fool’s Journey with another perspective, rather than relying solely on this work for one’s interpretations.
One of the greatest strengths of this podcast is that it actually applies the knowledge learned in books and through readings with real-world applications, and I feel that was missing here.
I do like Ginny’s segments though, her thoughtful, yet playful approach is refreshing, and I’m glad to see it’s carried forward throughout the rest of the podcasts (I’m still catching up).
A bientot.
February 11th, 2007 at 6:18 am
Psyche:
How nice to see that there are people coming to listen to Leisa’s Pod Casts!
I feel that this is a wonderful venue for expression within the Tarot world.
My work on the 3X7 theory referenced the work of Rachel Pollack, but was not limited to it. This is a theory that still holds a solid foundation. Certainly there are other perspectives to the Fool’s Journey. My intent in presenting this Pod Cast was to give the listener something to think about … a place to begin their own studies.
My feeling is that the placing of knowledge actively into our lives is the action that turns simple knowledge into wisdom.
Blessings,
Bonnie
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Thanks to all who participated in this podcast. It was an intersting mix of well-presented topics and I learned a lot. Love & Light, Lisa