The ROOTS O F WISDOM Saturday 8th Channels & Sunday 9th June 2019 of Esoterica Leeds Theosophical Society The Roots of Wisdom Conference 3 12 Queen Square There are many diverse routes to occult knowledge and Leeds, LS2 8AJ an esoteric understanding of ourselves and the universe. This two-day conference – the third in The Roots Of £45 for both days; Wisdom series – explores the basic ideas behind some £25 for a single day of the classical techniques of prediction and divination Includes refreshments, but such as the Tarot and the Kaballah. It will also examine not lunch. Concessions are other important avenues such as astrology, symbolism available. Places are strictly limited so booking is and alchemy but also how esoteric ideas are hidden in recommended. the worlds of both art and science. To book, log-in to Paypal.com and navigate to the Leeds Theosophical Society account Speakers include: Tim Wyatt (Leeds); Susan Leybourne by entering the email: (Northampton); Ted Capstick (Chester); Janet Lee (London); [email protected] Please confirm the number Gary Kidgell (Dundee); Graham Pemberton (London) of places you are booking. Subsidised by Leeds Theosophical Society in association with The School of Applied Wisdom. PROGRAMME Saturday 8th June 10.00 - 10.10am Welcome & Introduction 10.10 - 11.00am Tim Wyatt: Secrets of Infinity The inner workings of the cosmos have always been known to a select few. Throughout history parts of this wisdom have been revealed to a wider audience often in intriguing ways. But why have these ideas been so closely guarded? 11.00 - 11.30am Break (refreshments available) 11.30 - 12.30pm Susan Leybourne: The Kabbalah: Paths of Illumination Rooted in medieval Jewish mysticism the Kabbalistic ‘Tree of Life’ is a system of philosophy, meditation, contemplation, and magic. It offers both practical and theoretical applications for spiritual development, illumination and the awareness of higher powers. 12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch (not included) 2.00 - 3.00pm Janet Lee: Art & Esotericism Since the dawn of time art has been humans’ primary route to spiritual and esoteric states of being. In the 19th and 20th centuries occultists and theosophical artists harnessed this power and created the greatest modern works of art and culture. 3.00 - 3.30pm Break (refreshments available) 3.30 - 4.30pm Gary Kidgell: Archetypes & The Spiritual Path Analysis of Carl Jung’s ‘archetypes’ reveals how these ‘divine ideas’ are represented within the human psyche as symbols. The symbolism of myth and dreams illustrate the role they play in spiritual transformation. Sunday 9th June 10.00 -11.00am Susan Leybourne: The Tarot: A Guide Along the Path of Initiation The images on the 78 cards offer a coded guide to Hermetic wisdom, karma, spiritual alchemy, numerological and planetary factors as well as myth cycles and ancient archetypes. The Tarot reveals its mysteries by moving through deeper layers and levels meaning until the true purpose of the soul is revealed. 11.00 - 11.30pm Break (refreshments available) 11.30 - 12.30pm Ted Capstick: The Soul-based Principles of Astrology The emerging science of esoteric astrology explores the depths of the permanent soul rather than just the transient personality. These highly revealing techniques also assist in the alignment of consciousness with higher spiritual principles. 12.30 - 2.00pm Lunch (not included) 2.00 - 3.00pm Tim Wyatt: Alchemy: The Science of Spiritual Transformation Is it possible to turn lead into gold? Astonishingly, yes it is. But alchemy is deeply misunderstood. It is much more than just getting rich quick. On a spiritual rather than purely material level it offers us the potential of hugely accelerated evolution. 3.00 - 3.30pm Break (refreshments available) 3.30 - 4.30pm Graham Pemberton: Time for a New Paradigm – The Reunification of Science & Religion The paradigm of materialist science is outdated and a reconciliation of religion and science is the only way forward for humanity. But how have we got here? And where do we go? The work of some new paradigm scientists may be crucial. 4.30 - 5.00pm Final thoughts.