Toronto Tarot Symposium 2012

Are you passionate about the tarot?

Tired of top-notch tarot workshops being offered in far-off locations?

Looking to expand your tarot skills and connect with like-spirited people?

Join Southern Ontario tarot teachers and practitioners Monica Bodirsky, Bev Haskins, Peter LeBlanc, Andrew McGregor, Marilyn Shannon, and James Wells at the

Toronto Tarot Symposium Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the social room at 40 Homewood Avenue, Toronto, ON (Level B1)

This is a day for you to:

* gain practical tarot skills through six experiential workshops * learn through a panel Q & A time

* mingle with your tarot peers

* have your name entered in a draw to win a cool prize!

All of this for ONLY $78 (pre-paid by PayPal, cheque, or cash) What you’ll need to bring:

* a tarot deck(s) of your choice * a notebook (or laptop, iPad, etc.) * a brown bag lunch or money to purchase lunch nearby * anything you require to feel comfortable (journal, blanket, cushion, water container, etc.) * a willingness to explore

Your commitment and pre-payment ensure that this truly Ontarian tarot event takes place:

Call or email James Wells (416) 966 – 2685 circleways@yahoo.ca

Send payment ($78) to James by PayPal, cheque (address will be given upon contact), or cash (in person).

THE MARCH 10 WORKSHOPS and PRESENTERS

The Secret Language of Tarot (Monica Bodirsky).  Tarot can be easy to interpret at a glance but most artists include a variety of personal, universal and traditional symbols that express abstract concepts. This workshop will consist of a brief introduction followed by a few simple exercises to give you access to this often-overlooked aspect of reading tarot. Monica Bodirsky is a tarot reader who spends her spare time as an exhibiting artist, educator, entrepreneur, writer and human rights activist.

Welcome Spring! (Bev Haskins)  The cycle of the seasons is a metaphor for the journey of growth our souls take. As we approach the Spring Equinox (March 20th, 2012 – 1:14 a.m.), it is time to push the tender seeds, that we have incubated in us all winter, toward the light. In this workshop we will let the Tarot  help us define the nature of these seeds and how we can best allow them to “blossom”. Bev  Haskins is a co-creative Tarot counsellor, circle process facilitator and owner of Lakeside Retreats where many courses and workshops offer opportunities for personal growth and awareness. www.bevslakesideretreats.com

Tarot and Astrology (Peter LeBlanc).  Esoteric studies have linked tarot and astrology for over 200 years.  You will explore some of those general links as well as get a chance to play with these elements using your own tarot deck and birth date. An avid Leafs fan, Peter is a tarotist, teacher and the owner/operator of White Sage Tarot who has worked in education and tarot for more than 20 years.www.whitesagetarot.com

Bringing the Magic Out of the Tarot and Into Our Lives (Andrew McGregor). Through ceremony and the power of the natural world, we can bring the transformative power of the cards into our daily lives. We will talk about tools, techniques, and tricks to draw in the power of plants, crystals, and places to create the life we are looking for. Andrew McGregor‘s work as a reader helps people get clear about their lives, then helps them achieve their goals.  His store, the Hermit’s Lamp, is a space for classes, practitioners, art shows and much more. www.thehermitslamp.com

Miss Merle’s Phantasmagorical Reading! (Marilyn Shannon).  This fun, inventive way to get out of your head will prompt spontaneous brilliance in your readings as you tap into your intuition.  Originally created by Rachel Pollack, this light and lively way of reading can become deep and provocative.  Trust Miss Merle! Marilyn Shannon is a long-time reader, student, and companion of the tarot who is also known for helping people be fearless and for teaching the ancient art of scrying: crystal ball reading.  www.kingstonpsychic.com

The Power of Personal Layouts (James Wells).  Fed up with unhelpful textbook tarot spreads?  The best possible layouts for you and your seekers lie in your own imagination and life experience.  In five simple steps, you’ll be able to create relevant spreads to explore life’s intricate situations through the cards! James Wells is a Toronto-based circle process host, tarot counsellor, author of Tarot for Manifestation, and the caller of many growth-oriented gatherings that encourage personal and planetary wellness.  www.jameswells.wordpress.com/