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Within a mystical structure, tarot retains
this power. In losing sight of the initiatory function, we have mistaken an inherent mystical potency for a mere portent.

The divinatory function can operate wherever two people and a tarot deck choose to gather, the initiatory function can only operate within the greater context of a shared spiritual journey. The divinatory function is but a brief encounter with the forces of the tarot, the initiatory function is a lifelong adventure into the ageless wisdom.

This is the gift that the tarot offers. However the spiritual journey rarely takes place without a map of the territory, for previous travellers have already pioneered the way. Buddhism offers the Wheel of Life, the West offers the Tree of Life.

The Tree of Life is a yet greater symbol system in which the tarot has a significant place. We cannot approach the initiatory function of the Tree of Life without simultaneously acknowledging the initiatory potency of the tarot. Once we have awakened to tarot’s greater function, we too like the spiritual pilgrims of old may be also be stirred to go in search of initiation and discover its timeless importance.