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Are there any books that detail the use of secular tarot? I mostly see non-secular ones.

Or ofc Holistic Tarot comes up, which is a great resource, but I'd like to see different types of approaches.

Thanks!

Could be a shit show. But I wanna make new frens. Just a fun community. No tharkis allowed.

I've been in one in the past, and it turned out to be a bit meh. But I'm willing to try again if there are cool people I click with.

Edit:

I think an IG group is best for the sake of privacy, instead of a WhatsApp.

Some rules (for screening reasons):

1. Unhide your post history
2. DM me some basic stuff about yourself. (Ofc not asking for personal info, just some screening:)
3. NO tharki dms. And in general, be respectful.

I've read a bit of Hegel's Idealism and Hegel on Self-Consciousness by him in uni. But at the time, I was put off by his writing/argument.

Is he really worth putting in the effort? I had the urge to pick him up again recently, considering I didn't give his work a proper chance a few years ago.

I'm trying to learn more about al-Lawh al-Mahfuz and the Akashic Records. Is it basically a similar concept? Ik the major difference between the two is that in Islam, al-Lawh al-Mahfuz is restricted to Allah, while many occultists and spiritualists believe that with deep meditation, even a person can access the Akashic Records.

If anyone has any leads on either, especially in relation to each other, I'd be grateful.

I began watching Peep Show a month or so ago, and I'm already on season 6. I love it so much. Are there any comedies similar to Peep Show I can look up after I'm done w the show?

I enjoy dirtbag, sardonic humour. I'm in that mood atm.

I accidentally bought granulated brown sugar instead of the regular packed, fine-grain brown sugar for my cinnamon roll filling. I have to make my recipe tomorrow because I will have guests over, and I'm unsure if I should just use the granulated brown sugar or buy a new pack of the regular kind so my cinnamon rolls don't turn out bad. Will it make a difference?

I also had the idea of grinding the granulated brown sugar to get the same fine grain, but I don't know if it'll make any difference, as it will still stay dry/only turn into a powder.

Please help!

Anyone here practice divination? What are your thoughts on it? Does it come up as part of your theurgical practice?

This idea came to me through my study of cartomancy and geomancy. I don't practice; I was just learning out of curiosity. I recently got into Tarot (I know it isn't connected to Neoplatonism), but one important aspect of the Tarot is numerology. There are layers to it, but on the basic level are the numbers on each of the suit cards in the minor arcana. When learning the meanings behind each number 1 through 10, I was reminded of Iamblichus' Theology of Arithmetic. Both systems have differences but also some similarities. I don't know exactly where I'm going with this, but it did make me super intrigued.

Thoughts?

I'm curious if there are any psychoanalytic works focused on maladaptive daydreaming. It could be anything on the subject, a descriptive work, or something on how to overcome it.

Thanks!

I recently read a short book on the introduction to Tarot. The author gives three numerical attributions for each of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

For example, The Magician's card number is 1, numerical value is 9, and the key number is 12.

One is the card number, which is the most self-evident, as it shows where the card sits in the deck. Then there is the numerical value of the card, which I understand as the underlying value.

However, I'm confused about what the "key number" means. What does it denote or connote?

I recently read a short book on the introduction to Tarot. The author gives three numerical attributions for each of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

For example, the Magician's card number is 1, numerical value is 9, and the key number is 12.

First is the card number, which is the most self-evident, as it shows where the card sits in the deck. Then there is the numerical value of the card, which I understand as the underlying value.

However, I'm confused about what the "key number" means. What does it denote or connote?

P.S. the author used an RWS deck. Not Tarot de Marseilles nor Thoth or Spanish etc.

I was having issues with logging my food, so I decided to delete and reinstall the app. Now it's not logging me in and won't recognise my email.

I have so much data on this profile. I'm really sad and irritated. I have a 300+ day streak.

The app has gotten buggy, I feel.

Pls help me with troubleshooting. Thanks.

Also, pls suggest alternative apps! Free ones. Will highly appreciate 🙏

Anything along these lines pls. I love disturbing stuff, full of dread and decay. A twisted, obsessive romantic element is also fascinating to me. Also, anything to do with the occult and esoterica.

I'm new to manga, so apologies if this is a common question. Anything easily available online will be appreciated.

Edit: Thank you so much for the suggestions. I've added so many titles to my to-read pile :)

Just looking for some recommendations.

I don't want non-fiction books on the topic as I already have a LONG list to read, and I can make connections and references through those.

I'm specifically looking for fiction recommendations. Some that come to mind are Arthur Machen stories/novellas or Merrill's The Changing Light at Sandover. Or movies like Longlegs, The Witch, Eyes Wide Shut, and Rosemary's Baby.

E.g having hidden societies or occult symbolisms etc.

Edit: yup, I forgot to add True Detective & it's inspiration The King in Yellow. Already read and watched those. Also, HP Lovecraft and Robert Anton Wilson.