Barbara Moore Bio
The tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore’s personal and professional lives for over a decade. In college, the tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, and history. She currently serves as the tarot specialist for Llewellyn Publications. Over the years, she has been active in the American Tarot Association and has spoken at tarot conferences around the United States. Barbara’s articles on the tarot have appeared in several tarot publications and in Llewellyn Publications New Worlds of Mind and Spirit magazine.
Barbara enjoys the challenge of giving a voice to tarot cards and oracle decks. She has had the good fortune to write books for several decks, including A Guide to Mystic Faerie Tarot, The Gilded Tarot Companion, The Hip Witch Tarot, Enchanted Oracle, and The Mystic Dreamer Tarot. Her upcoming works include Tarot for Beginners, The Vampires Tarot of the Eternal Night, The Pagan Magical Kit, and The Book of Shadows Tarot.
Barbara’s website is http://barbaramoorebooks.wordpress.com.
Divine Your Passion Schedule
Divine Your Passion Retreat
We’ll make good use of the powerful energy of the Full Moon in the
fiery
sign of Aries to tap into your inner passion. The Moon in Aries is a
perfect
time for new beginnings and to initiate change. We’ll use various
divination
methods to reveal your desires. Knowing what you really want is the
first
step in achieving your goals.
Friday
6 – 7:30 Welcome and Dinner
7:30 – 9 Meditation and Tarot Reading Swap (Everyone partners up and
reads
for each other. I can provide handouts of spreads and sample
questions, such
as “what do I need to focus on this weekend?”)
Saturday
8 -9 Breakfast
9 – 11:30 Life Maps
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 Life Map discussion/interpretation
2:00 – 3:30 Tarot Journaling (I’ve taught this before and it’s
pretty fun)
3:30 – 5:30 Free time (they can continue journaling or do whatever
they
like)
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 Hand Analysis
8:30 – ??? Fire Celebration (would we do anything for this or just
have it
be a bonfire/social time?)
Sunday
8 – 9 Breakfast
9 – 10:30 EITHER Birth Cards (I can do this) OR Pendulums (I
cannot do
this–I’ve never been able to master using a pendulum…can you
teach this
one?)
10:30 – 11 pack up
October 2-4th…Join Barbara Moore, Tarot Author, and Kathy Dannel Vitcak, Hand Analyst, for a weekend of Divination, Exploration, Introspection, and of course, FUN!
Using the powerful energy of the Full Moon in the fiery sign of Aries, we will tap into your inner passion. The Moon in Aries is a perfect time for new beginnings and to initiate change. Various divination methods will be employed to reveal your deepest, innermost desires. Knowing what you really want is the first step in achieving your goals.
We will dive into Tarot Secrets and Exploration, Life Mapping, Hand Analysis, Birth Cards and more. Plus, there will be a Spiritual Swap Meet (bring books, decks, CDs, etc. you wish to swap or share.
The schedule is a rather flexible one and there may be a bit of tweaking.
Dancing Bear Resort is available for early check-in if you wish to arrive anytime after noon on the 2nd. Relax, take a boat ride, commune with the animals (dogs, alpacas, one little yak and a mini-horse) or begin your preparation for the weekend in your own manner.
Friday
6 – 7:30 Welcome Ceremony, Setting Our Intention for the Weekend and Dinner
7:30 – 9 Meditation and Tarot Reading Swap Let’s get to know each other (and ourselves). Everyone partners up and reads for each other. Handouts of spreads and sample questions, such as “what do I need to focus on this weekend?” will be provided. You do NOT need to be a “professional” Tarot reader to enjoy and greatly benefit from this experience. Various Tarot and Oracle decks will also be provided for your use for the weekend, or bring any of your own decks you wish to. Of course, Barbara will have decks available for purchase, if desired.
9 – until Fire Side Relaxation and Socializing
Saturday
8 – 9 Breakfast
9 – 11:30 Life Maps Made famous in The Secret, also known as Vision Boards, Soul Collages and more. Life Mapping is a process that will often allow doors to open to Divining Your Passion. All materials will be provided, and yes, we do welcome and encourage you to bring any objects you may wish to incorporate into your Life Map.
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 Life Map discussion/interpretation There is so much to be learned from where you place each symbol, picture and word on your Life Map. Barbara and Kathy will help you explore and explain each part of your Life Map.
2:00 – 3:30 Tarot Journaling Using the Tarot to explore your Passions is a time honored inner exploration tool. Barbara will guide you in how to best use each card to deepen your connection to your journey.
3:30 – 5:30 Free time There will be an optional activity, TBA, or you can use this as completely free time!
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 Hand Analysis Kathy will help you explore your Life Passion, as found within your own hands. We will print your hands, examine them and discuss main archetypical hand energies.
8:30 – Fire Celebration If you so desire, dress for the Fire Ceremony! Of course, we ARE in northern Minnesota and weather may play a part in the festivities.
Sunday
8 – 9 Breakfast
9 – 10:30 Birth Cards Barbara will share will us the card determined by the day of your birth.
10:30 – 11:30 Kathy will cover the Gift Markings in Your Hands
11:30-12:30 Closing Ceremony
You are welcome to stay and enjoy yourself for the rest of the day on Sunday. There will be no set “check-out” time for our Good Karma Retreat guests. Check back, as we are planning to offer extra events or consultations!
