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[The 4th Tarot](/)

[Single Reading](/temple)Explore[About](/about)[Tara](/tara)[Philosophy](/philosophy)[Privacy](/why-no-data)[FAQ](/faq)[Chronicles](/blog)[Shared Readings](/videos)[Ask at the Temple](/waitlist)

![The 4th Tarot — a golden mosaic gateway to Jungian tarot and shadow work](/assets/hero-home-B3kIfU57.jpg)

Ancient Wisdom Reimagined 

# The 4th  
Tarot 

Drawing from Jung's archetypes, Gurdjieff's Fourth Way teachings, and Sanskrit wisdom, forging a new path of conscious transformation through the ancient art of Tarot.

[Explore the Philosophy](/philosophy)

MMLIV

Journeys this year

![Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card](/assets/wheel-of-fortune-hero-BlWXSaXv.png)

## The Three Pillars of Transformation 

![](/assets/queen-of-cups-hero-DvHPquay.png)

### Sacred Knowledge

78 archetypal cards reimagined through the lens of Jungian psychology, inspired by Gurdjieff's Fourth Way teachings, and Sanskrit philosophical traditions.

![](/assets/3-of-wands-hero-C594gSmO.png)

### Conscious Practice

Tools for self-observation, presence, and intentional suffering. The Work begins where comfort ends.

### The Chronicles

Witness the journeys of seekers as they navigate the path of transformation through narrative and symbol.

## Three Ways In

Begin freely at the threshold, pay only for what you ask, or take up the full discipline.

Sample

One card drawn at the Temple Gate. Anonymous, free, no account.

Free

[Knock at the Gate →](/temple)

Single Reading

A complete one-card inquiry, paid per reading. Non-refundable once delivered.

$5.49, voice included

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Subscription

Ongoing access to daily and deep readings, voice narration, and synthesis. Supporter or Patron tier.

From $9.99/month

[See pricing details →](/faq)

10% of all revenue goes to Sobriety House of Denver.

> "Not all who knock shall enter. The Gate opens only for those who have learned to wait."

This knowledge is not for the curious or the casual. It is for those who sense that something essential has been missing. Those willing to sacrifice comfort for truth.

Are you ready? Or do you need more time?

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[Credits](/credits)