Key 1, The Magician. The Transparent Intelligence. An Open Forum.

Topic: Key 1, The Magician. The Intelligence of Transparency.
This month we are focusing on the beginning of the Tarot tableau used in the B.O.T.A. system of instruction. Focus, attention, beginning, technique, concentration, and other similar concepts are hallmarks of the message Key 1, The Magician, has for us. This first Key in the series leads us to consider the origin of the power we employ in every single action, word, and thought, in every instant of our lives. This will no doubt lead to some very stimulating discussion.

As usual, we will begin with a reading on Key 1 from Jason Lotterhand’s book The Thursday Night Tarot. This will be followed by a thoughtful and fascinating group discussion of our impressions and thoughts on The Magician, and how what was discussed in the reading shows up in our daily lives. We will close with a recorded meditation on the Hebrew letter Beth from The Book of Tokens, read by Ann Davies.

Optional Supplemental Material:

Attendees may wish to listen to Ann Davies’ lecture on Key 1 posted on youtube by B.O.T.A. New Zealand.

If you have any questions or require any additional accommodations, please contact Alec: [botapdx@gmail.com](http://mailto:botapdx@gmail.com)

• This event is sponsored and run by the BOTA Portland Qabalah and Tarot Open Forum.

Date: Sunday 8/24/25
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Library of St Mark’s Church. 5415 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, Or 97206
St Mark's Church parking: Please enter from the parking lot behind the church at the door nearest the parking lot. If the door is not open please ring the white doorbell and someone will promptly let you in. Take the first stairway up to the 2nd floor and the meeting space will be the first door on your left. If you need an elevator, ring the doorbell and someone will show the way.