When did the Tarot begin? Can it be traced back to Egypt or is it more recent in origin?

The Tarot is a tradition with a varied reputation, over centuries it has been labeled: a card game, a divination tool, a creation of the devil, and a spiritual book of wisdom. What is it about the Tarot's symbolism that provokes so much emotion out of us? We will explore the cards through the theories of Dr. Carl Jung to find out.

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Resources used:

• 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack (Great for beginners)

• The Encyclopedia of Tarot by Stuart R. Kaplan

• The Way of Tarot by Alejandro Jodorowsky

• Tarot and the Archetypal Journey by Sallie Nichols

• Man & His Symbols by C.G. Jung

• The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by C.G. Jung

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What do J.R.R. Tolkien, David Lynch, Emily Dickinson, and Damon Albarn have in common? They each pursued ambitious projects—something challenging within their skillset that compelled their growth.

On this video-minisode, we explore the benefits of ambitious projects and the many inspiring examples of artists pushing their limits.

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Why must the righteous suffer? This is a question at the heart of The Story of Job. On this special episode, we seek out the answer through the visionary artwork of William Blake. In 1805, William Blake was commissioned by his patron and friend, Thomas Butts, to create a set of watercolor illustrations depicting key scenes from The Book of Job. Blake clearly resonated with this 2,600 year old story—there are no other Biblical narratives which he dedicated so much time and energy to. What value did Blake see in The Book of Job? Let's find out. Join my Patreon to gain access to exclusive series such as my Kurt Cobain series, Carl Jung's Red Book Reading series, Jim Morrison series, and Creativity Tips episodes: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Credits: Audio Editor: Erik Texter Original Music: MJDorian Writer & Producer: MJDorian All Rights Reserved