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.

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.