Renée welcomed participants to the New Angel Tarot Academy's 22 Major Archetypes series, focusing on archetypal referencing in tarot interpretation. She explained that archetypes are thought forms influencing psychological perception, as defined by Carl Jung, and discussed their presence in mythology, storytelling, and creative expression. Renée began the series by introducing the concept of the Fool card, emphasising how archetypes evolve over time and are inherited rather than learned. Drop a comment below on your thoughts for this one! Next week Part 2 - The Magician. https://www.skool.com/new-angel-tarot-academy-3746/classroom/193595ec?md=d83fb545b94f4c0c82a497c9098c6d84 ✅ Join as a Premium student $33/month USD ✅ Save 25% with a $298/annual USD subscription + receive a copy of the 2026 Tarot Decan Diary ✅ All memberships monthly or annually receive full access to all academy offerings

We start the Decan Diaries in 10 days! That's right our first class will be next Friday 10am AEST. If you're new to Decans and you're wanting to get to the 'source' this is where it's at. A preliminary class discussion to introduce a bit of historical reference to the Decans and how they are connected to Tarot in relation to the teachings of The Golden Dawn, astrological order and any burning questions you might have about the Decans before we embark on the Decan Diary immersion. The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie - The Black Brick Renée discussed the "Black Brick" book, which serves as a reference for ceremonial magic and Golden Dawn esoteric practices. She explained how the book contains charts of the minor arcana and outlines the ceremonial names for the major arcana and court cards, including specific details about the Two of Swords card. Renée also mentioned her vintage OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) deck and noted that while the organization created by Aleister Crowley exists, she personally prefers independent occult study over joining groups. The discussion concluded with Renée preparing to review a PDF document related to Golden Dawn teachings, which she had made accessible to the group. Color Occult Text Presentation Renée presented details about a color version of an occult text, explaining its symbolism including the Egyptian cross, zodiac signs, and various mystical references. She discussed the significance of the 22 petals representing the 22 major arcana and Hebrew letters, and explained the meaning of LVX (light) in Roman numerals. Renée also mentioned that Book T, taken from the Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie, is a key component of the cipher manuscripts that initiated the Order's teachings. 36 Decans and Divination Method Renée explained the origins and structure of the 36 Decans, emphasizing their connection to the four elements and their role in ceremonial magic. She outlined how to remember the Decans by breaking them down into cardinal (2s, 3s, 4s), fixed (5s, 6s, 7s), and mutable (8s, 9s, 10s) energies. Renée also introduced a 9-card divination method based on the "Opening of the Key" operation, instructing participants to use a specific deck and consecration method for the practice.

Renée held a 90 minute class today on astrology chart interpretation, focusing on demystifying the process and introducing the Hellenistic whole sign house system. She explained that while there is no set formula for reading a chart, understanding key elements like the ascendant, Sun, and Moon signs, as well as house placements and traditional rulerships, is essential. Renée emphasised the importance of understanding one's own chart before interpreting others, and mentioned the possibility of holding regular sessions to analyze sample charts in more detail. Astrological Analysis Components Overview Renée explained the key components of astrological analysis, focusing on the ascendant sign, its ruling planet, the sun, and the moon. She provided detailed examples using her own chart, describing how these elements influence motivation, personality, and perception. Renée emphasised that understanding these basic astrological components can help reveal one's soul's intention and how they perceive the world around them. Mary Greer's Astrological Birth Chart Renée presented a detailed astrological analysis of Mary Greer's birth chart, focusing on her Libra sun and moon in the 12th house, which indicates her innovative and harmonious nature. She highlighted Mary's Scorpio stellium in the first house, representing her identity and purpose in the occult and esoteric fields. Renée also noted Mary's triple stellium in the 10th house, indicating her powerful career and public image. Chart Interpretation PDF worksheet in the classroom and audio file. Drop a comment below to get the discussion going! https://www.skool.com/new-angel-tarot-academy-3746/classroom/193595ec?md=44500e000b9f48b28d050ed32ceec452 ✅ Join as a Premium student $33/month USD ✅ Save 25% with a $298/annual USD subscription + receive a copy of the 2026 Tarot Decan Diary ✅ All memberships monthly or annually receive full access to all academy offerings

Introduction to the Tree of Life Renée led a presentation on the introduction to the Tree of Life, explaining its significance in spiritual and tarot practices. She discussed the philosophical nature of the topic and the importance of understanding different frameworks like Kabbalah. Renée shared insights from Manly P. Hall's book "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" and mentioned key texts in Jewish mysticism, including the Zohar and Seph Yetzirah. The discussion touched on concepts like being centered and finding direction in life, emphasizing the Tree of Life as a path of correction and personal growth. Jewish Mystical Texts Discussion Renée explained the differences between the Torah and the Zohar, and introduced the Seph Yetzirah, a mystical Jewish text that explores the formation of Hebrew letters, languages, and the cosmos. She outlined key concepts from the book, including the creation of the universe through numbers, letters, and words, and discussed the Kabbalistic system of worlds based on three tiers of light. Julie shared her thoughts on the limitless and boundless nature of energy and expansion, which Renée connected to planetary symbolism and the angelic realm. Tree of Life Spiritual Growth Renée explained the concept of the Tree of Life, focusing on the Path of the Flaming Sword (descent) and the Path of the Serpent (ascent). She described how the Tree represents spiritual growth, with the goal of returning to divine light after descending from Keter (crown) to Malkuth (kingdom). Renée also discussed the three pillars of mercy, severity, and balance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining equilibrium in spiritual practice. She highlighted the work of Eliphas Levi in connecting Kabbalah, Tarot, and the Tree of Life, and provided an overview of the ten Sephirot, explaining their meanings and relationships to each other. Kabbalistic Sephiroth System Overview Renée explained the Kabbalistic Sephiroth system, focusing on the concepts of Tipharet (ego and self-expression), Netzach (victory and reassessment), Hod (splendour and Mercury energy), Yesod (reflection and formation), and Malkuth (manifestation and completion). She described how these energies work together, with the right side representing creativity and the left side representing logic, and explained the progression from initial creation through to manifestation. Renée also introduced a table labeling the Sephira from 1 to 10, including columns for Hebrew and English descriptions, as well as intelligence attributes, though she noted this was just an introductory framework that would be expanded upon later.

Renée conducted a lecture on traditional astrology houses, focusing on Hellenistic astrology and the whole sign system. She explained how the 360-degree zodiac circle is divided into 12 equal signs of 30 degrees each, resulting in an even distribution of house placements across the zodiac signs. Renée discussed different house systems, mentioning Placidius as a commonly used system, and emphasized the importance of understanding both classical frameworks and modern adaptations in astrology practice. Hellenistic House System in Astrology Renée explained the Hellenistic house system in astrology, describing the significance and mythology behind each of the twelve houses. She outlined the placement of the seven classical planets in their houses of joy and discussed the oppositions between certain planets, including the Moon and Sun, and the benefic and malefic pairs. Renée also touched on the concept of Mercury being neutral and adaptable, and briefly mentioned the relationship between the houses and the celestial sphere. Hellenistic Astrology Fundamentals Renée explained the fundamentals of Hellenistic astrology, describing the geocentric perspective and key celestial concepts including the horizon, equator, meridian, and ecliptic. She demonstrated how the natal chart is structured in three dimensions, showing the relationship between the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and IC. Renée also introduced the concept of the first house in Hellenistic astrology, explaining its connection to youth and Mercury, and noting how it represents physical appearance and vital life force. Astrology: First House Overview Renée explained the concept of the first house in astrology, describing how it represents the Ascendant and can influence a person's appearance, identity, and first impressions. She shared her own example of having Taurus as her rising sign and Venus in her first house, which influences her focus on beauty and design work. Renée mentioned that future sessions would include more detailed deep dives into specific houses, starting with the second house which is associated with Hades and Pluto.