Twenty-two Arcana

This free online course provides a thorough introduction to the initiatic principles contained in the twenty-two arcana of the Tarot and the Hebrew letters. This is an intensive and very deep study, and should be approached in combination with meditation. Only through practical work (Gnosis: experiential knowledge) can true understanding be found.

Arcanum: (Latin. plural: arcana). A secret, a mystery.

It is necessary for the reader to profoundly reflect on the esoteric context of the arcana. We, Gnostics, are interested in that which is called C-O-M-P-R-E-H-E-N-S-I-O-N. We want our students to comprehend each arcanum and thereafter develop it within themselves. First, we want our disciples to discover each arcanum within themselves, then subsequently within all of Nature. This is the meaning of Gnosticism: conscious, experiential knowledge.

The Tree of Life is the spinal medulla. This tree of wisdom is also the ten Sephiroth, the twenty-two creative major arcana, letters, sounds and numbers, with which the Logos (God) created the Universe. - Samael Aun Weor, The Aquarian Message

This course was originally given live on Gnostic Radio, where you can download the free audio lectures. Below are transcriptions from the audio lectures.

1 Introduction Gnostic Instructor
2 Arcanum 1: The Magician Gnostic Instructor
3 Arcanum 1: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
4 Arcanum 2: The Priestess Gnostic Instructor
5 Arcanum 2: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
6 Arcanum 3: The Empress Gnostic Instructor
7 Arcanum 3: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
8 Arcanum 4: The Emperor Gnostic Instructor
9 Arcanum 4: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
10 Arcanum 5: The Hierophant Gnostic Instructor
11 Arcanum 5: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
12 Arcanum 6: Indecision Gnostic Instructor
13 Arcanum 6: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
14 Arcanum 7: Triumph Gnostic Instructor
15 Arcanum 7: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
16 Arcanum 8: Justice Gnostic Instructor
17 Arcanum 8 - (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
18 Arcanum 9: The Hermit Gnostic Instructor
19 Arcanum 9: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
20 Arcanum 10: Retribution Gnostic Instructor
21 Arcanum 10: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
22 Arcanum 11: Persuasion Gnostic Instructor
23 Arcanum 11: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
24 Arcanum 12: The Apostolate Gnostic Instructor
25 Arcanum 12: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
26 Arcanum 13: Immortality Gnostic Instructor
27 Arcanum 13 - (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
28 Arcanum 14: Temperance Gnostic Instructor
29 Arcanum 14: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
30 Arcanum 15: Passion Gnostic Instructor
31 Arcanum 15: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
32 Arcanum 16: Fragility Gnostic Instructor
33 Arcanum 16: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
34 Arcanum 17: Hope Gnostic Instructor
35 Arcanum 17: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
36 Arcanum 18: Twilight Gnostic Instructor
37 Arcanum 18 (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
38 Arcanum 19: Inspiration Gnostic Instructor
39 Arcanum 19 - (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
40 Arcanum 20: Resurrection Gnostic Instructor
41 Arcanum 20: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
42 Arcanum 21: Transmutation Gnostic Instructor
43 Arcanum 21: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor
44 Arcanum 22: Return Gnostic Instructor
45 Arcanum 22: (Transcription) Gnostic Instructor

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