Tarot & Counting of the Omer - Week 1 of 7/Chesed & the 4's

You are cordially invited to join us!

Each spring a beautiful Jewish contemplative tradition known as the Counting of the Omer invites participants into forty-nine days of reflection between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (Pentecost).
During this time we contemplate the qualities of the Sephirot of the Tree of Life, gradually moving through a spiritual journey of reflection, growth, and preparation for insight.

In this series the Albuquerque Tarot Tribe explores this journey through tarot using the book:
Tarot and the Gates of Light: A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation
by Mark Alan Horn. Together we reflect on the symbolism of the Sephirot on the Lurianic Tree of Life (Jewish tradition) through the Tarot Minor Arcana suit cards numbered 4–10, sharing insights and discoveries in a warm and welcoming discussion circle.

No prior knowledge of Kabbalah is required — just curiosity and a tarot deck. After you RSVP and before the first day of The Omer Count you will receive a Dropbox link to download the Counting of the Omer workbook - a 50-page printable workbook containing the word lists from Mark's book for you to record your card choices and journaling notes.

# A Unique Opportunity for Tarot Study

A wonderful side benefit of following the Omer journey through tarot is the opportunity to become deeply familiar with the Minor Arcana suit cards numbered 4–10.
By following a single suit throughout the 49 days of the Omer, participants encounter these cards repeatedly in 49 different Sephirotic pairings, revealing new layers of meaning each time the cards appear.
Many participants find that by the end of the Omer journey they have developed a much richer and more intuitive understanding of the Minor Arcana.

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# How Our Weekly Gatherings Work

Each week we focus on one “host” Sephira, represented by the tarot number of the week.
The other Sephirot “visit” that host during the daily contemplations.
This invites us to reflect on questions such as:
• What does the visiting Sephira bring to the host Sephira?
• How does the host Sephira influence or moderate the visitor?
• How does this interaction appear through the lens of our chosen tarot suit?
Participants are invited to share reflections, insights, and experiences from their daily contemplations.

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# This Week’s Focus

Our journey begins with Chesed, the Sephira of loving-kindness, generosity, and expansive grace.
In the tarot this energy appears through the Fours, cards that establish stability, sanctuary, and the first taste of abundance after struggle.
Throughout the week we will reflect on how the qualities of the other Sephirot appear within the field of Chesed, exploring how structure, harmony, endurance, humility, connection, and embodiment interact with the generous flow of loving-kindness.

# Preparation for the Study

Participation requires the acquisition of a copy of:
Tarot and the Gates of Light: A Kabbalistic Path to Liberation
Please read the introductory chapters if you have not already done so.
These chapters explain:
• the Kabbalistic foundations of the tarot
• the Sephirot of the Tree of Life
• the elemental correspondences of the tarot suits
The book is widely available through local bookstores, online retailers, and many library ebook services.

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# 2026 Weekly Omer Discussion Schedule

Our weekly discussions take place on Sundays from 2:00–3:00 PM MDT.
April 5 — Chesed / 4's
April 12 — Gevurah / 5's
April 19 — Tifereth / 6's
April 26 — Netzach / 7's
May 3 — Hod / 8's
May 10 — Yesod / 9's
May 17 — Malkuth / 10's and Shavuot preparation
May 24 — Shavuot / Pentecost / Wrap-Up Discussion

Each meeting will be posted as an individual Meetup event and requires an RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link.
Participants are welcome to attend weekly or whenever their schedule allows.

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# Cost

Because I too am counting the Omer for my own personal reflection and growth, there is no charge for this series of gatherings.

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# Helpful Links

Mark’s Instagram for Gates of Light
https://www.instagram.com/gatesoflighttarot/?hl=en
Daily Omer prayer Mark enjoys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8hCiPI1tMQ
Tree of Life reference image
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_life_(Kabbalah)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_life_(Kabbalah))
(Note: In the Jewish Kabbalistic tradition there is only one pathway leading to Malkuth.)

*You may purchase perpetual access to Mark Horn's teaching video "Tarot and Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Journey" on Global Mystical Studies using this Affiliate link: [https://going%2Dpro%2Dwith%2Dtarot.thinkific.com/courses/CountOmer?ref=4fd0f4](https://going-pro-with-tarot.thinkific.com/affiliate/links#:~:text=https://going%2Dpro%2Dwith%2Dtarot.thinkific.com/courses/CountOmer?ref=4fd0f4). (the nonprofit ABQ Tarot Tribe receives a small gratuity)

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# Closing Invitation

I hope you will join us online every week throughout this meaningful journey, or as your schedule permits, as we explore the tarot through the sacred rhythm of Counting the Omer.

Warmly,
Cheryl Ryder
Organizer, Albuquerque Tarot Tribe