James, It's very rare that I come across an article that connects all the dots in my head but this one does. Before my mother died recently, I promised her I would start going to church again. It's been a struggle to keep that promise. I support the golden rule but I do not support the institution of the catholic church.

I am also a tarot card reader. That is info I never share on a public forum. And i am damn good at it. I have been reading cards in hidden rooms with friends who promised not to tell since I was 16. My mother found my cards once and threw them in the trash.

I view tarot as a conduit to help others release a consciousness they might not have released.

Thank you for this well-researched piece.