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About\u00a0the House of White<\/h2>\n

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We are educators. Our mission (it’s not a job\u2014it’s a way of life) is to cut through the\u00a0metaphysical bullshit, superstition, lies, and dogma that run rampant in books (and egos)\u00a0everywhere,\u00a0and help you understand the science of “magic” in\u00a0ways that allow you to change the world around you.\u00a0To this end we offer free access to our research library and tarot museum, as well as free audio<\/a>, video<\/a>, and written lessons on the tarot, and a paid course for serious students who want to read cards better than\u00a0any<\/span>\u00a0“professional” in the world.<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n

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What We Do<\/h2>\n

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We help you make sense of arcane esoterica. Our sole purpose is to help you master metaphysics\u00a0in ways that make sense in the real world; not just in the realm of the imagination. To this end we employ\u00a0all practical manner of methods to help you learn, retain, and master the arts\u2014because someone has to do this right.<\/h4>\n

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Video Lessons<\/h5>

We offer live and archived step-by-step lessons on tarot, astrology, and manifestation that embed this knowledge in you. We are the best because we want you to be.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Science!<\/h5>

We don't teach you to wear funny hats and chant silly rhymes. We show you HOW and WHY 'magic' works so that you can get your own results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Community<\/h5>

We are legion. Okay, maybe that was a bit trite. We are people learning, studying, and growing in awareness with each other. We are both fun *and* serious.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”50″ down=”0″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Certification<\/h5>

We have the most stringent certification standards in the world. Our graduates are better than yours, because they must be. Our clients demand it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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TOTAL MIND AWARENESS<\/h5>

Each course we teach is a part of the greater skill set required of true professionals. You will draw on your life experience and knowledge to complete your 'self.'<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Tests and quizzes<\/h5>

No one cares for you like we do, so no one tests you like we do. You will earn every badge and honor you receive, but only after you are taught properly and thoroughly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”20″ down=”0″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” icon_pack=”font_awesome” content_menu_fe_icon=”arrow_back” text_align=”left” padding_top=”85″ anchor=”library” in_content_menu=”” pattern_background=””][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” padding_bottom=”95″ use_as_box=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/1″]

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Our museum and research library<\/h2>\n

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We work with museums, educators, collectors, and researchers around the world to collect and present\u00a0the most accurate and thorough picture possible of the\u00a0progress of the tarot\u00a0through the 20th century\u00a0with a focus on the core imagery designed by Samuel Mathers, Arthur Waite, and\u00a0Pamela Coleman Smith.\u00a0Below is a small\u00a0sampling of our catalog of information available to you.<\/h4>\n

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The Original Rider Tarot<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
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de Laurence “Yellow Square” deck<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
\"Later<\/span><\/a>
Waite=J.K. Tarot (Japan)<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
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Dutch decks<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
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University Books, Inc. decks<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
\"1970<\/span><\/a>
Morgan & Morgan decks<\/a><\/h5><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article>\n
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Our Process<\/h2>\n

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Fun Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Creating a museum from scratch, even a small unique collection of tarot history, is an endless process of acquisitions, collaborations, research, mistakes, correcting mistakes, being scolded for making mistakes in the first place, and more fun than anyone should be allotted in one lifetime.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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So far, this process has included\u00a0. . .<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Let’s Connect<\/h2>\n

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Help us help the world. Please spread some love by sharing us with your network. Then join ours (we have cookies!)<\/h4>\n

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