How the Opening of the Key Spread was derived from the Golden Dawn

[AnneloesF]

I'm hugely intimidated by the Opening of the Key spread, but I'm sure I'll get it one day. However, my first stumbling block seems to be the name of the thing. I know there are no accidental names when it comes to GD or A.'.A.'. etc, so I'm very curious: why is it the opening of the *key* itself and not the opening of the door/portal/something by means of a key?

[PaulHughesBarlow]

@AnneloesF Its a good question - a key can open any door; you just have to choose the right one. The spread also opens doors to consciousness, used in the right way.

[paulegipp]

Nice! Very few people want to deal with "the opening of the keys", because it's a five step process, heavily involved and spanning hours. Also, the Tarot, as an esoteric tool embodies the whole of Hermetic/Rosicrucian philosohpy (WMT) in G.D. development. Most people want quick and dirty garden variety fortunetelling and don't understand the higher functions of the cards.

[gemmawilcox]

Off to purchase it right now :-)

[pleutman]

the tree of life reminds me of pillars within a pinball machine