Episode #48: John Michael Greer on John Gilbert, the Doors of Tarot, and Mundane Astrology

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In this latest episode, it was wonderful to welcome back John Michael Greer, a prolific author, teacher, and practitioner of the esoteric arts. We dive into the fascinating world of tarot and explore his work with his late teacher, John Gilbert, whose insights and teachings JMG edited and published in The Doors of Tarot. He shares reflections on Gilbert’s unique approach to tarot, and we discuss our views of patterns and spreads in readings, how divination can be best approached when just starting out, and what made Gilbert's teachings so unique and impactful. I really enjoyed the conversation, and reading The Doors of Tarot, which I absolutely recommend.

Later in the episode, we also shift gears to discuss the fundamentals of mundane astrology—using the stars to explore the patterns of global events. A particularly interesting topic as we start the new year!
Enjoy the episode and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at: @coffeeanddivination

Links:

• Purchase The Doors of Tarot by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Doors of Tarot: Lessons for the Practical Diviner a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
• Purchase The Tree of Spirit by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Tree of Spirit: Lessons on Tarot, Cabala, and the Spiritual Path a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
• JMG's blog: Ecosophia
• JMG's bookshop for all his works: John Michael Greer Bookshop

• Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com
• North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org
• Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)
• Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)
• Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.
• Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low
• Connect with me on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination