The Tarot: The Quintessence of Hermetic Philosophy

Mouni Sadhu's "The Tarot" is a comprehensive exploration of the Western esoteric tradition and magical philosophy, using the major arcana of the Tarot as a guide. It offers 101 lessons packed with occult knowledge, symbolism, and practical hints, and is best studied over two years to gain a thorough understanding of Hermetic occultism. The symbolism and correspondences in "The Tarot" differ from those commonly found in occult writings in the English-speaking world and are derived from the main European tradition of modern Hermeticism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 704 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Aeon Books Ltd

In his magnum opus, Mouni Sadhu presents the reader with an exhaustive exploration of the Western esoteric tradition and magical philosophy, utilizing the Major Arcana of the Tarot as a guiding framework. Within this comprehensive volume, there are 101 lessons packed with profound occult wisdom, symbolism, and practical guidance. While the actual practices are found in other books such as Concentration, Meditation, and Theurgy, which should be studied in that specific order alongside this masterpiece, each lesson offers a wealth of knowledge. To fully benefit from this work, it is recommended that students allocate a week to each lesson, reading it multiple times and ensuring a thorough understanding of the key concepts. Two years of dedicated study will result in a comprehensive grasp of Hermetic occultism, as the symbolism and correspondences found in The Tarot deviate from the more familiar ones in occult writings within the English-speaking world. These symbols and correspondences originate from the primary European tradition of modern Hermeticism, which traces its roots back to Eliphas Lévis's groundbreaking Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic and extends through the works of Stanislaus de Guaita, Paul Christian, Papus (Gerard Encausse), and Oswald Wirth, among others. It is worth noting that readers familiar with the current of Hermetic teaching established by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, which has influenced most occultism in the English-speaking world, may encounter approaches that differ significantly from those presented by Mouni Sadhu in this and his other works.

Weight: 1462g
Dimension: 254 x 180 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801520232