Attune Magazine April 2013 1 | Page 65

I found this a rather magnificent deck and enjoyed it immensely. Not only is the artwork very beautiful but the deck appeals to those Interpreters and Seekers who are young and modern and have a love of Egyptology. The card box bears the image of The Divine Guardian card which offers ‘Protection of the Winged Mother’. I have chosen the card titled ‘Initiation’ as a sample for Attune readers. It is subtitled ‘Spiritual Testing for Ra and the Lady Isis, and it suggests the readers is being initiated into the mysteries of light, love and power. We are instructed to find learning, growth and wisdom within the challenge that is presented to us and change the challenge into an opportunity for healing, as the heat of Ra burns through any resistance and the Lady Isis, with compassion and cleverness protects and enables us to be nourished, grow in the strength of Ra and pass this test. For advanced aspirants on the path, initiation occurs at several stages, sometimes life itself feels like a prolonged initiation. When this card is chosen, it comes as a confirmation that needless suffering is not taking place if you find the light within the struggles, tests and challenges towards breakthrough healing. The unbearable solar fire of Ra cleanses the soul of wounds and the love, compassion and intelligence of Isis tempers the heat and prevents it from creating bitterness and despair. By losing love and hope, one becomes an initiate who understands all aspects of life, that difficulties are a disguise for opportunities for learning. Honour life as a gift and use problems as a way to increase spiritual understanding and service on this planet, to love and have courage and faith. You are now open to new levels of power, peace, self-possession and love. You can pick the sweet fruits at the top of the tree you are currently climbing. You are not in barren land because your spiritual oasis is nearby. Stay focussed on the Lady and her love for you and pass through the desert of Initiation towards transformation.