Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 19:28:38 -0400
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From: bantik (The Sinister Minister)
To: bantik
Subject: Re: Divination
X-Comment: Discussion of Magick in general
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I will occasionally do Tarot readings for people, using the Crowley/Harris
deck, sometimes for money. I never do readings for myself, because of a
peculiar mixture of superstition, fear of self-fulfilling prophecy, and
simple pride.

Let me explain. I believe that divination in general, and the Tarot in
particular, is simply a tool for unlocking that part of the human mind that
can be, at times, more insightful when it comes to understanding the
evaluation of current events, motivations, and tendencies, and in
predicting their inevitable consequences. As such, in my opinion,
mechanical means of divination are the equivalent of mental 'training
wheels' that are not required (nor desired) after a certain rapport is
achieved with the afforementioned part of the magickian's psyche.

This portion of the psyche is responsible for the 'little voice' that warns
of impending danger, the 'gut feeling' that something is wrong, et al. For
the past couple of years I have been working diligently to listen for this
'voice' and, if not follow the path it recommends, at least be on my guard
and keep my eyes wide open.

As much of the mental recreation/reflection of the world we're jacked into
(via our sense conduits) is assembled either in idle thought or in dreams,
it seems perfectly logical to me that there might be areas of mind with
either more or different insight into unfolding events. Tapping this
reserve should be one of the ongoing goals of any serious work. In fact,
I'd venture to say that this may be yet another metaphor for contact and
conversation with the HGA.

Or vice versa.

Rev. Dr. Corey Bantik