The Divinatory Tarot

by Papus

Overview

A chance to glean insight into one the 'greats' of nineteenth century occultism and his thoughts about the mystery of the Tarot.

Throughout his life as a dedicated occultist, Papus influenced such luminaries as Aleister Crowley, A.E.Waite, McGregor Mathers and Mouni Sadhu.

His Tarot of the Bohemians has never gone out of print and is translated into a plethora of languages.

A friend and confident of the great Parisian Mage, Eliphas Levi, he can truly be said to be a founder of the modern occult movement.

Highlights of The Divinatory Tarot include Papus' designs for his own Tarot deck; Discussions of the relationship of numerology and the tarot; New Divinatory meanings; A unique view of the French occult school; The Tarot and Astrology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781904658054
Publisher:	AEON BOOKS LTD
Publication date:	12/31/2008
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Papus (1865-1916) was the esoteric pseudonym for the French physician and hypnotist Gérard Encausse. He was a member of he Theosophical Society, shortly after it was founded, and went on to found the modern Martinist Order. He dedicated much of his life to study of the occult, especially the Tarot and Kabala, while also receiving his medicine degree from the University of Paris. He died in 1916, during the First World War, after joining the French army medial corps.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; 1) The Composition of the Tarot; 2) The Seventy-Eight Tarot Cards; 3) Drawing and Reading Tarot Cards; 4) Interplay of the Cards; 5) Interplay of the Arcana and Numbers; 6) General Conclusion.

Editorial Reviews

A chance to glean insight into one the 'greats' of nineteenth century occultism and his thoughts about the mystery of the Tarot.

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