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Essential Tarot Writings: A Collection of Source Texts in Western Occultism

Essential Tarot Writings: A Collection of Source Texts in Western Occultism

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Occult scholar Donald Tyson has edited and annotated essential tarot writings from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, exploring the evolution of tarot as a magical tool and its influences on esoteric tarot.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.


Discover the captivating evolution of tarot as a mystical tool through the insightful essays of renowned occultists from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. In this profound book, esteemed occult scholar Donald Tyson has meticulously edited and annotated these essential works, ensuring that each occultist's message resonates within the context of their respective time periods.

Essential Tarot Writings unveils the origins of many of our prevailing beliefs about the tarot, encompassing card meanings, ceremonial magic applications, Hebrew and Kabbalistic correspondences, and much more. These essays, spanning across centuries, are interconnected by the evolving understanding of tarot and the profound influences these great thinkers had on each other.

Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of knowledge as you explore the works of renowned occultists such as Antoine Court de Gebelin, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, and many others. This comprehensive collection is a must-have for enthusiasts, tarot practitioners, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this ancient and enigmatic practice.

Weight: 696g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780738765372
Edition number: Annotated ed

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