the Strangely Unique Thoth Deck ~ unravel its mystery by taking my class.

Published: Sat, 07/22/17

 
Thoth Tarot Class in August
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The Thoth Tarot Deck: 
What You Need to Know
About This Deck
 
From Laura 

Happy July Beloved Readers!  I hope this month's ezine finds you joyfully living your life to the fullest.   My life hasn't changed in this regard.  It remains chocked full of precious loved ones, exhilarating and creative work and just enough challenges to keep me growing.  

So let's talk about tarot.  The card pictured above is the Heirophant.  It is a trump card from the Thoth deck that represents the Teacher in the sense of someone who shows us how to see life in completely new and liberating ways. As you know, I use the Thoth tarot deck for my readings.  It is the deck I trained with many decades ago as a teenager, and while I took some side trips over my life to experiment with other decks, I returned to this one.  I did this because, as a teacher and student of Hermetic Qabalah, it remains the most rich and broad deck available. 

I have been asked many times by those exploring tarot decks why the Thoth tarot has a sinister reputation, and why is it often called "the Crowley tarot".  It is a strange deck to those who don't understand its purpose and uniqueness.  It was named by Aleister Crowley after Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom and writing.  Crowley never intended it to become tied to his own name.  He created this deck, with the assistance of his project partner, artist Lady Freda Harris, as a system of spiritual initiation to be used in conjunction with it's companion book, The Book of Thoth.  The problem became that the average person was totally lost with the book. Crowley was not capable of writing for the average person; his way of teaching was too esoteric for the masses. While there are many Thoth deck books available today that are easier to work with, it still remains that his Book of Thoth is the seminal text for attaining full understanding. So the choice is a personal one; lightly explore the deck using plain english books, or dedicate oneself to go to the advanced level using the Book of Thoth.  

To help those who want to know more about this deck, I am offering my intro class in August.  I only teach this class once per year. If you are drawn to this deck (or already have one) and would like to learn more about it's nature and history, reserve your spot now.   There are 8 spots in this class and 7 are left at the time of this publication.   Here is a description of the class:

Introduction to the Thoth Tarot Deck
8/19    Saturday
11 am to 1 pm
This is an introductory class on the Thoth tarot deck that covers its relationship to the Tree of Life, why the Qabalah informs the reading of the cards, familiarization with the creators of the Thoth deck, a brief history of tarot and recommendations for personal research.  Class is 2 hrs/ $25 and includes 14 page handout. 

(Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)  

Click this link to Reserve My Spot.

A bit of ToLS news....we want to welcome our newest Board member, Marcia Hansen!  She holds the Certified Coach position on our volunteer board and we are THRILLED to have her join us.  She brings so many strengths, skills, wisdom and vision to the School.  We will share more about her and our other Directors soon. 

For you  fellow Trekkers, my Star Trek Golden Anniversary Convention story progresses.  I have about 30 pictures left to insert into the ebook and the cover is in development.   My goal still is to have it ready for beta release by the end of July. Check out the latest sneak peek picture - below the class list.     

Until our next connection, keep taking extraordinary care of yourself so you can be your extraordinary best for others.  

Love and light,

​​​​​​​Laura

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Laura Abernathy, CPC, ELI-MP
Writer, Certified Life Coach

​​​​​​​Tree of Life Sanctuary
School of the Soul
Founder, President, Executive Director





To schedule an appointment with me, click here.

www.TreeofLifeSanctuary.org
360.592.0924 (leave a message)
Mail: P O Box 1064, Bellingham, WA 98227-1064
Location: 314 E. Holly #106, Bellingham, WA


"Know Thyself" is the first step.
 
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Soul Connection
Tarot Readings
with Gene Mecka
via Skype
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 Two Reading Types:
Birth Matrix or Divine Enquiry

Birth Matrix is a reading based on your birth date. It lays out your Inherent Potential when your Soul entered your body this lifetime. This reading lays out your strengths and challenges to help you navigate the Human Experience.

Divine Enquiry is a reading based upon a Soul-Level question you create, ask and explore with your Highest and Wise Self. 

Financial Expression of Appreciation Options to Choose From…

Standard ~ $450 ~ Two Sessions ~ The type of reading you choose, plus a full 12-page customized narrative explaining the family of tarot cards in your Birth Matrix or Divine Enquiry reading.

Gold ~ $650 ~ This experience includes the Standard reading, PLUS an additional two sessions with Gene for a personal debrief of your tarot narrative.  This option gives you the deepest understanding of your reading.

Want to go further? 

Coaching with Gene ~ Work with Gene as your coach to integrate the learning from your tarot reading into your life.
  • $150 per one-hour session.
  • Number of sessions is determined by you; however most clients find that starting with three sessions provides the best results.
Connect with Gene for a complimentary discussion to answer your questions about his readings and coaching.

Click here to email Gene
or call   206.229.1907
 
Thenticate
and
Thriving Practice Center

For current healthcare practitioners
and any healer who dreams of having a practice.

Jesse Nunley, CPC, ELI-MP
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Jesse Nunley's coaching program is specifically designed for healers. Jesse is passionate about healers because of his own story around being healed as a young man.   

Warning!  As professionally educated as Jesse is in traditional business, he does not use the traditional business school model in his process.  He talks holistic healthcare language, brilliantly using the human body as a training metaphor.  Quite different from dry and booorrrring business lectures for sure!

His Thriving Practice Center offers support to health care practitioners in taking care of their practice as well as they take care of their patients!   It is a blend of business education and coaching, dedicated to supporting practitioners in creating their ideal practices. 

This online, self-paced program allows both beginning healers or seasoned clinic owners to learn everything they need to take their practice to the next level in the areas of leadership, marketing, sales, finances and much more. It also includes a one-on-one session with Jesse.  The Thriving Practice System has over 200 hours of content covered in 12 modules.  Also included are special projects, exclusive blog content and practitioner interviews, all filled with the answers that you seek for your ideal practice. 

For a ton more information and a 5 minute video of Jesse sharing with you why he created this unique program, click here to visit www.ThrivingPracticeCenter.com.  This video will touch your heart and you will fall in love with him.  Join the "club" of Jesse fans who are so grateful to be working with him.  If you are inspired to join the "club", you can sign up on that page.  

And if you've skimmed over most of this because you are not a healthcare practitioner, but would love some advice and coaching for your unique business.....Jesse offers this too through his other service called Thenticate.  He and his other business partner, Jennifer Dodge, would love to customize a way to help you take your business to its ideal vision.   In a free consultation, you decide how much help you want from them.   Visit their Facebook page here www.facebook.com/Thenticate-LLC-929847183775346/?ref=page_internal.
 
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Class, Event & Service Descriptions
General Class and Event Info:
All classes and events are led by Laura Abernathy and are held at the Tree of Life Sanctuary, 314 E. Holly St., Suite 106, Bellingham, WA.  Live in-person class size is a maximum of 8.   ToLS Colleagues receive a 20% discount on all ToLS services and classes. To become a ToLS Colleague, just pay $25 per year for use of the library.  If you take one of the classes listed below, your library fee for the year is waived.  To sign up for a class, just click the link next to the class.  You can pay cash or check when you attend the class.  If you plan to use a credit card, send your payment via PayPal ahead of time to: [email protected]

Seasonal Open Houses:
In March, June and September to honor the changing of the seasons, the ToLS opens its doors to the public to drop in and visit with us.  There is no fee for these open houses, but we deeply appreciate donations as a 501(c)3 tax exempt spiritual organization. 

We offer light refreshments and encourage visitors to explore our library and ask questions of Laura and ToLS Colleagues.  In March we hold a special activity called “Creation of the Blossoming Vision Bough”.  It is a co-creation made each year by the ToLS Colleagues at the Spring Equinox.  Each Colleague attaches an item to the blossoming tree bough that represents their Vision for the New Year.  Throughout the year, at our noon meditation, we all send energy to it to strengthen the manifestation of every Colleague’s vision.  At the Winter Solstice, it is burned to release the energy back to the Source.

Intro to Hermetic Qabalah (the Tree of Life): 
A fascinating introduction that covers how Qabalah is a hologram within which a person can build a spiritual training for them self, according to their own Soul and their present understanding of God.    At the end if you want to learn more, there are several options, including the monthly Hermetic Qabalah Self Study group (HQSS).   Laura also can follow up this intro class with a 10-week teleclass series that takes the Qabalah into more depth.    2 hrs/ $25   Includes 13 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)  

Hermetic Qabalah Self Study Group (HQSS):
Expectations for Participation are…
  • Meets monthly
  • Has taken the ToLS Intro to Qabalah class
  • Holds a sincere desire to study Hermetic Qabalah (HQ) on one’s own time, to learn from fellow group participants and to respectfully share your insights and knowledge
  • Is responsible for own study agenda
  • Holds all sharing that occurs in the group as confidential
  • Demonstrates respect for all points of view offered
  • Honors the dance of group discussion by not interrupting others when they are speaking, and limiting your sharing to a reasonable length
Monthly donation scale for this group is $15 to $50 per month.  Pay the amount you are able to donate.  Your donation covers the monthly meeting plus…
  • Facebook Group - a dedicated and closed (“secret”) FB group
  • Suggested Reading & Viewing – a list provided at your first gathering that is updated regularly.
  • ToLS Library Use – use of the library is included.  You will be given a library card # and instructions on how to request an item for borrowing.

Intro to the Thoth Tarot Deck:   
An introductory class on the Thoth tarot deck that covers its relationship to the Tree of Life, why the Qabalah informs the reading of the cards, familiarization with the creators of the Thoth deck, a brief history of the tarot and recommendations for personal research.  2 hrs/ $25   Includes 14 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)  

Intro to the Sacred & Mystical Hebrew Alphabet:  
This class covers how each of the 22 Hebrew letters are considered unique divine beings, and shows their placement in the Tree of Life.    We also discuss the mother, double and simple letters.   At the end if you want to learn more, Laura can follow up this intro class with an 8-week teleclass series that takes the Hebrew Alphabet into more depth.    1.5 hours/ $25    Includes 12 page handout.  (Refresher by repeating this class can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   

Year End Life Review Teleclass:
This two-part teleclass held in November each year. Before the holiday season tilts into full swing, join Laura for some fun focusing on YOU!  This class has historically been offered only in person in Bellingham, however now you can join the fun no matter where you live!  If you like learning over the phone, and enjoy connecting with kindred spirits, all while at home in your jammies, this is for you!

Come experience a thought provoking self-discovery through the 3 simple steps of the year end life review. Laura has used this system herself for decades.  Class 1 explains the first two steps, which are right-brain driven. Class 2 explains the third step, which is left-brain driven. Learn about the Hermetic Cycle of Change.  Find out how deeply rich the emotional and spiritual payoff of this process can be. Get inspired to do your own year-end life review using the workbook provided.  

If you cannot attend the calls live, no worries!  The calls are recorded and you will be sent a link towards the end of November to download the workbook and recordings. You can listen and learn when it works for you. Come have some fun with us!

This 4 hour teleclass (two 2-hour sessions) is led by Laura Abernathy, CPC, ELI-MP, founder and Teacher of Tree of Life Sanctuary.  The attendance is kept to a maximum of 10 spots to maintain call quality.  Conference call information will follow registration. $20 Includes a 25 page PDF handout. (Refresher by repeating this teleclass can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   

Upon Request Classes:

Discover Your Personal Mission Statement:
A one-day experience of discovering and writing your personal mission statement with one-on-one assistance from Laura.  The exercises lead you to describe the code you live by and ends with a written documentation of this deep, exploratory experience.   8 hrs/ $200 Includes a 35 page workbook.  To talk more about this 1 day class, click here.  

Discover Your Personal Mission Statement -7 Week Teleclass:  
A small group teleclass version of the in-person Discover Your Mission Statement experience.  The exercises lead you to describe the code you live by and ends with a written documentation of this deep, exploratory experience. Includes a one-on-one session afterwards with Laura to support you in completing your statement. Day and time of telelcass is arranged custom for the group, and is limited to 3 for call quality. Calls will be recorded for listening later if you need to miss any.  8 hrs over 7 weeks/ $95  Includes a 35 page workbook. (Refresher by repeating this teleclass can be done for a donation amount of your choice.)   To talk more about this teleclass, click here.  

ToLS Spiritual Library: 
We have unveiled our very diverse spiritual library.  Our library consists of over 1000 items (books, CDs, tapes, DVDs, VHS) that encompass not only metaphysics, but all spiritual paths.  To use our library you just need to be a ToLS Colleague which costs $25/year.  If you take one of the Intro classes, your fee for the year is waived.  You don’t have to live locally because we will mail you any item.  Visit the website library page at www.TreeofLifeSanctuary.org/library to find a listing of the current items available (over 300) which is continuously updated as we unpack more and more of the library. 

Tarot Readings with Laura:
If you desire a reading, Laura can do them in person, over the phone or via Skype.  She asks $64 for the one hour reading, and a $5 charge to create a CD recording of it.  There is no charge for a digital copy using Dropbox.  She also offers one hour readings for relationships at the same $64 fee.  Shorter readings are available; $32 for ½ hour and $22 for 15 minutes.   To schedule a tarot reading with Laura, click here.

Life Coaching with Laura:
At this time, Laura has no client openings.  However, please contact her to learn more about what coaching can mean for you.  She has a wide network of fabulous coaches, including the ToLS Team Coaches, all with richly diverse niches.  She would love to support you in finding the perfect one for you. Make an appointment right now to talk with her about this using her online scheduler ….  click here.