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To truly comprehend the abstract, one must be open to impulses that lie beyond man and use multiple systems of comparison. Geomancy is an old method consisting of four basic lines that demonstrate how the elements connect themselves. It is similar to the directness of the tarot but is even more comparable to the four sensory organs. There are also connections between astrology and the Tao. The twelve star signs correspond to the twelve points on the yin-yang symbol, representing the cyclical phases of light and shadow, which mirror the rhythmic processes of astrology in tarot. Projecting the tarot cards onto the year’s cycle establishes an awareness of the connections between man’s impulses, the impulses from nature, and the elements. This awareness—which Vanoise coins as connecting with the Consciousness of Ra—has the potential to strengthen man’s position regarding the changing circumstances of his environment. The context of language, various methods of processing material, and multiple systems of learning can be used to explain the interconnections between the elements and the different approaches to circumstances.
Vanoise’s longstanding membership in the Theosophical Society is reflected in his intricate weaving of philosophy, science, and religion. This second installment of a trilogy builds on his unique method of tarot interpretation introduced in The Fool’s Tarot. The author’s academic writing style underscores the profundity and complexity of the subject matter. Clearly intended for an audience well-versed in the art of reading tarot cards and knowledgeable of both astrology and world religions, this book may prove challenging for the casual reader. However, fellow Theosophists as well as serious students of tarot, astrology, religion, and/or philosophy will recognize the thoroughness of Vanoise’s research, the prudence of his analyses, and the uniqueness of his perspective. This volume establishes a firm foundation for the final installment of the trilogy.