Description
Book SynopsisThe last word on the Tarot of the Golden Dawn and a veritable encyclopedia which covers every aspect of the cards.
This revised edition of the classic book is a balanced combination of both historical and new material presented by the Zalewskis, that stands firmly rooted in Golden Dawn teachings and ritual practice.
The authors stress experimentation with the tarot, which is a mark of a vibrant magical system and the descriptions of each tarot card are very reliable and very complete.
Of particular interest are the alchemical associations and the authors' work on the gematria or numerology of each card. For the first time a complete alchemical system is given for the whole deck.
There is also a good deal of added astrological information and divinatory meanings and interpretations.Several excellent suggestions for studying and meditating on the cards are provided by the authors.
Fully illustrated by Golden Dawn member and professional artist, Skip Dudchous, this new 2019 edition has been completely re-edited and re-formatted for ease of reading and contains are a host of interesting new innovations in this book.
It will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Tarot of the Golden Dawn.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Historical
The Tarot and the Kabbalah
The Kabbalah on the Tree of Life—the Minor Arcana
The Kabbalah and the Macroprosopus—Court Cards
The Four Worlds and the Four Suits
The Sepher Yetzirah and the Four Suits
Gematria and the Tarot
The Four Colour Scales of the Golden Dawn as applied to the Tarot
Colouring of the Minor Arcana
The Four Colour Scales
The Meaning of Colour
The Tarot Major Arcana
The Fool
Key 1—The Magician
Key 2—High Priestess
Key 3—The Empress
Key 4—The Emperor
Key 5—The Hierophant
Key 6—The Lovers
Key 7—The Chariot
Key 8—Strength
Key 9—The Hermit
Key 10—Wheel of Fortune
Key 11—Justice
Key 12—Hanged Man
Key 13—Death
Key 14—Temperance
Key 15—The Devil
Key 16—Blasted Tower
Key 17—The Star
Key 18—The Moon
Key 19—The Sun
Key 20—Judgement
Key 21—The Universe
The Court Cards
Knight of Wands
Queen of Wands
King of Wands
Princess of Wands
Knight of Cups
Queen of Cups
King of Cups
Princess of Cups
Knight of Swords
Queen of Swords
King of Swords
Princess of Swords
Knight of Disks
Queen of Disks
King of Disks
Princess of Disks
The Minor Arcana
Ace of Wands
Two of Wands
Three of Wands
Four of Wands
Five of Wands
Six of Wands
Seven of Wands
Eight of Wands
Nine of Wands
Ten of Wands
Ace of Cups
Two of Cups
Three of Cups
Four of Cups
Five of Cups
Six of Cups
Seven of Cups
Eight of Cups
Nine of Cups
Ten of Cups
Ace of Swords
Two of Swords
Three of Swords
Four of Swords
Five of Swords
Six of Swords
Seven of Swords
Eight of Swords
Nine of Swords
Ten of Swords
Ace of Disks
Two of Disks
Three of Disks
Four of Disks
Five of Disks
Six of Disks
Seven of Disks
Eight of Disks
Nine of Disks
Ten of Disks
Divination and the Tarot
An Alternative Method of Divination Ritual
Tarot and Meditation
Scrying, Travelling in the Spirit Vision, Ritual and the Tarot
Introduction to the Celestial Tarot
Tarot Star Maps
