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The Delphic Oracle
The Delphic Oracle is one of the earliest stories in classical antiquity of spiritual readings
abilities. The Pythia, the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi,
was believed to be able to deliver prophecies inspired by Apollo during rituals
beginning in the 8th century BC. It is often said that the Pythia delivered Oracles
in a frenzied state induced by vapors rising from the ground, and that she spoke
gibberish, believed to be the voice of Apollo, which priests reshaped into the
enigmatic prophecies preserved in Greek literature.
Other scholars believe records from the time indicate that the Pythia spoke intelligibly, and gave prophecies in
her own voice. The Pythia was a position served by a succession of women probably
selected from amongst a guild of priestesses of the temple. The last recorded
response was given in 393 AD, when the emperor - Theodosius I - ordered pagan temples to
cease operation. Recent geological investigations raise the possibility that
ethylene gas caused the Pythia’s state of inspiration.
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Who was Nostradamus?
Nostradamus is a controversial figure. His many enthusiasts, as well as the popular
press, credit him with predicting numerous major world events. Interest in his work
is still considerable, especially in the media and in popular culture. By contrast,
most academic scholars maintain that the associations made between world events and
Nostradamus‘ quatrains are largely the result of misinterpretations or
mistranslations (sometimes deliberate) or else are so tenuous as to render them
useless as evidence of any genuine predictive power.
In addition to the belief that some historical figures were endowed with a
predisposition to tarot readings readings experiences, some psychic abilities were thought to be
available to everyone on occasion. For example, the belief in prophetic dreams was
common and persistent in many ancient cultures.
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Warfare: Exploring the Mind Frontier
Man’s greatest potential remains a prisoner of man. Vast untapped mental
capabilities create an entirely new battlefield dimension which, if ignored, pose a
threat to self and country more serious than nuclear weapons. This threat starts
from within. Our fears and cynical attitudes towards psychic capabilities make us
our own worst enemies. The Soviets, on the other hand, take tarot readings research very
seriously at all levels, particularly for its military application. Exploring the
mind frontier is essential and the key to successful exploration is a greater
psychic readings awareness. The mind is rich in unfathomed resources ripe for exploration, a
limitless source of treasures for advancing all mankind, and a serious threat to
those who ignore its potential. We must overcome our astrology reading inhibitions, stop
denying the existence of paranormal events, and start trying instead to understand
the nature of these phenomena. We must shed the super secret cloaks and educate our
leaders at all levels on the real psi military potentials and threats so we can
adequately focus and prioritize national resources.
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Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, and Anne Tyler have all dealt with spiritual journeys
and card reading in their writings. In his book “tarot readings Revelations,” Joseph Campbell
discusses his first association with cards, dating from 1943, when he was
introduced to the symoblism of playing cards by his friend and mentor, Heinrich
Zimmer. Carl Jung was interested in working toward an expanded consciousness.
Although professors, both Campbell and Jung were interested in going beyond academic
knowledge and were not limited to academic ways of pursuing knowledge. In “Searching
for Caleb,” a contemporary novel about family relations, Anne Tyler shows the
ancient and metaphysical routine of reading cards for guidance, counseling, and
predictions.
The novel provides a history of three generations of the Peck family,
from before 1900 to the early 1970s. Grandfather Peck is searching for his brother
Caleb who had left home 61 years earlier. The female protagonist of the novel uses
card reading to help Grandfather Peck in his search. Tyler presents tarot card reading in
a positive light, as does Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman in her novel, “The
Fortune Teller.” Mainstream literature reflects a new and positive approach to card
reading. In “Searching for Caleb,” the cards were a useful, positive,
unconventional, and liberating part of the character’s spiritual journey and the
adventure of life.
Popularity: 42% [?]