The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT A METHOD OF DIVINATION BY THE TAROT [This method is that given to students of the grade Adept Adeptus Minor in the R. R. et A. C. But it has been revised and improved, while certain safeguards have been introduced in order to make its abuse impossible.~O.M.] 1. THE Significator. Choose a card to represent the Querent, using your know— ledge or judgment of his character rather than dwelling on his physical characteristics 2. Take the cards in your left hand. In the right hand hold the wand over them, and say: I invoke thee, I A O, that thou wilt send Η R U, the great Angel that is set over the operations of this Secret Wisdom, to lay his hand invisibly upon these consecrated cards of art, that thereby we may obtain true knowledge of hidden things, to the glory of thine ineffable Name. Amen. 3. Hand the cards to Querent, and bid him think of the question attentively, and cut. 4. Take the cards as cut, and hold as for dealing. First Operation This shows the situation of the Querent at the time when he consults you. I. The pack being in front of you, cut, and place the top half to the left. 207