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Piercing the Veil

Performing Tarot divination while in the Lunar Astral Realm

Embark on a journey of mystical revelation with “Piercing the Veil: Performing Tarot Divination while in the Lunar Astral Realm”. Oscar Tusk, a seasoned practitioner of the Old Craft, invites the reader to delve into the depths of Traditional Witchcraft and unlock the secrets of the Tarot like never before.

Within these pages, you’ll discover the transformative power of Tarot divination as it transcends earthly realms and ascends to the Lunar Astral. Guided by the profound symbolism of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, you’ll explore the hidden mysteries of the subconscious and navigate the ethereal landscapes of intuition and dreams.

Drawing upon ancient wisdom and modern insight, this book illuminates a path to spiritual ascent through the archetypal images of the Tarot. Paying homage to the creative genius of Pamela Colman Smith and Arthur Edward Waite, you’ll uncover the timeless truths embedded within their iconic deck.

Within these pages awaits a journey through the uncharted territories of consciousness, guided by the wisdom of the Tarot and the expertise of a seasoned practitioner. “Piercing the Veil” is your essential companion for unlocking the doors to the Lunar Astral plane and embracing a world of wonder, insight, and transformation. Are you ready to pierce the veil?

Available in the following editions:

Paperback Edition: Gloss with cover, full colour images throughout, printed on white matt coated paper – To follow.

Hardback Edition: Gloss dust jacket with gloss with cover, full colour images throughout, printed on white matt coated paper – To follow.

Special Edition: a burgundy faux leather case binding of 200 examples with gold foil blocking to cover & spine, printed on white matt coated 115gsm paper stock with full colour images, light green end papers, with black head and tail bands.

Size: All editions – 187 x 114mm 164 pages

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1
Creation
The Creed
Entheogens
Further Discussion of the Creed
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
The Major Arcana of the Tarot
Archetypes
The Tarot Card Deck
Acquiring the Images of the Major Arcana
The Card Images
Tonal Keys
Chapter 4
Preparing to Enter the Lunar Astral
Applying the Card Images
Exiting the Lunar Astral
Chapter 5
Using the Tarot for Divination
The Cards of the Minor Arcana
The Fool
Applying the Minor Arcana
Tarot Card Spreads
How Card Spreads Function
Outcomes and Interventions
Choosing the Correct Card Spread
Chapter 6
Example Tarot Spreads and Readings
Example 1 – Simple Three Card Spread
Example 2 – An Expanded three card spread to include a fourth suit card.
Example 3 – Five Card Expanded Spread
Example 4 – Six Card Cross Spread
Example 5 – Eight Card Cross Spread (Using Two Major Arcana)
Example 6 -Ten Card Cross Spread (The Celtic Cross)
Appendices
Appendix 1: Enlarged Images of the 1910 Waite-Rider Major Arcana
Appendix 2: About Your Tarot Reading: A Guide for the First Time Querent
Table of Figures
Figure 1- A diagram of the forces of the two suns, operating in opposition to one another.
Figure 2 – Illustration of the Created Worlds and Veils
Figure 3 – The Tarot Cards of the Major Arcana (See also Appendix 1)
Figure 4 – The Major Scale and Card Tone Pairs
Figure 5 – A traditional Bronze Brazier
Figure 6 – A Conceptual Diagram of the Physical World and the Worlds Adjacent
Figure 7 – A Diagram of the Altar Arrangement for Lunar Astral Tarot
Figure 8 – Altar Arranged as Shown in Figure 7 using Octagonal Altar Table
Figure 9 – Altar Arrangement for Water
Dish Scrying
Figure 10 – Diagram of the Altar Arrangement for water dish scrying.
Figure 11 – Diagram of the interrelated function of the Tarot Cards
Figure 12 – Venn Diagram of Accurate Divination
Figure 13 – The Fool is Card Number 0
Figure 14 – The Lemniscate and The Tarot Cards
Figure 15 – “The World”. Note the two red ribbons at the top and bottom of the wreath
Figure 16 – The Court Cards of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot
Figure 17 – The Suit Cards of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot
Index