Another fertile ground for this activity is to try to match the tarot cards with astrology. It contains an accurate history of the cards and some general history of the occult. Thierens the general book of the tarot, 1st 1928, a. I choose to include this book on the list to broaden your scope on cardreadings to further improve your skills and abilities. Another feature of this book is a comparison of characteristics attributed to each card by some of the previous writers such as waite and papus. Although represented as a pack of cards, the tarot really is something quite different. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading general book of the tarot. Thierens is the author of general book of the tarot 3. Indeed this is clearly sagittarius for every astrologer. The book of the lawamong the holy books of thelema, the chief is the book of the law. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. These 22 recommendations include our own books, used for many of the course materials, and containing innovative methods unique to. Hall, and is an excellent example of the exoteric tarot. One of the most fascinating areas of the occult and one of the least understood is the subject of the tarot, those mystical cards hundreds perhaps thousands of years old, which come down to us from an origin shrouded in mystery.
The book recommendation requests i get the most are on the topic of tarot. Free downloads there are a few public domain books that are worth adding to your personal library. Each suit has its general meaning, and each card of it brings its very own message in a divination. The key to these meanings is partially given in the various printed versions of the hebrew book of formation, or sepher yetzirah. We also list here several other books that inform and support many of our approaches to tarot, or widen your study into the. This book is the first modern, accessible book on tarot, bridging the gap of arcane french literature to contemporary books on tarot available today. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not. Thierens, 1930, at the lesser arcana the pack of cards of the lesser arcana has been generally acknowledged as the origin of our ordinary playingcards, though subsequent authorities do not wholly agree upon this point. As a tarot reader, i have sought many books about tarot to deepen my relationship with the cards and the tarot system.
One of the most fascinating areas of the occult and one of the least understood is the subject of the tarot, those mystical cards hundreds perhaps thousands of years old, which come down to. Tarot spread practice the following quick reference sheets are derived from appendix a in the text. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. He became known as an editor of the magazine astrological urania. The dictionary of the tarot is a fine general purpose tarot book, and will certainly help anyone interested in tarot to appreciate that there are multiple meanings to each card, and how that the meanings and attributes of the cards and decks evolve over time in a most organic way. Containing the astrological key to the tarot system, published for the first time. A short essay on the tarot, by a prominent occultist of the 19th century.
General book of the tarot index internet sacred text archive. Containing the astrological key to the tarotsystem, published for the first time author. Wands, pentacles also called coins, cups, and swords. The major arcana tarot card meanings connect to laws of the universe the tarot archetypes represented in the major arcana group of cards are pictures that represent life and the stages and experiences we all go through. The composition of the tarot deck there are 3 parts to a tarot card deck. The definitive guide to the cards and spreads is a glossy fullcolour book packed with tarot information and images history, correspondences, the basics of choosing a deck, the meanings of the cards, spreads, extras for developing your tarot skills, and much more. A scarce book written by the premier dutch astrologer at the time, t he general book of the tarot defines the entire tarot divination systems with some unique insights into the meanings and interpretations of the cards. The book pairs a goddess with most of the cards in the major arcana, and offers questions for reflection and ways to invoke that goddess into your life. There have been numerous attempts to construct systems of correspondence between the tarot and the sephiroth of the kabbalah. Thierens 1930 a system of correspondences between the tarot and astrology. In fine, behind the kabbalah there was, and remains among us, the book of thoth, and this was the tarot, within which was the light unlimited of its endless range of meanings that had never passed into writing but dwelt implicitly in both, above all in levis mind. Thierens a system of correspondences between the tarot and astrology.
General book of the tarot kindle edition by thierens, a. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the origi. Thierensa system of correspondences between the tarot and astrology. Here, thierens examines the astrological symbolism of the tarot. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It has, furthermore, the decided advantage that the cards are of. May 01, 2003 containing the astrological key to the tarot systems, published for the first time.
Download free ebook of the general book of the tarot in pdf format or read online by a. An integrative approach to using tarot for personal growth north atlantic books, 2015 by benebell wen. I own way too many books on tarot and books in general, so i tried. As one instance, i shall give a metaphysical interpretation of the general meaning or of the general content of the book of tarot, that is to say, its metaphysical title, which will plainly show. The following are considered seminal works in tarot studies that the serious practitioner should be familiar with. Tarot card meanings is an encyclopedia reference guide that takes the tarot apprentice reader through each of the 78 tarot cards offering the potential general meanings and interpretations that could be applied when conducting a reading, whether it be spiritual, love, general, or work related questions. Tarot and the divine feminine is a 46page ebook merging goddess spirituality and tarot study. According to gilbert waite read the text in typescript prior to publication and he. These 22 recommendations include our own books, used for many of the course materials, and containing innovative methods unique to our approach of tarosophy.
The newcastle edition is long out of print but not hard to find used. A scarce book written by the premier dutch astrologer at the time, the general book of the tarot defines the entire tarot divination systems with some unique insights into the meanings and interpretations of the cards. Thierens 9780809531899 published on 2003 by wildside press llc. Includes images of the riderwaitesmith deck of each card. Recommended tarot books the tarosophy tarot association. General book of the tarot and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Ouspensky 19 an evocative inner journey through the major arcana of the tarot. The pictorial key to the tarot by arthur edward waite. The best books on riderwaitesmith based tarot decks mat auryn. General book of the tarot, free pdf, ebook global grey.
Thierens 9780809531899 published on 2003 by wildside press llc one of the most fascinating areas of the occult and one of the least understood is the subject of the tarot, those mystical cards hundreds perhaps thousands of years old, which come down. All versions of this book agree that the mother letters, aleph. Thus it may be seen as the founder of the dutch astrology. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. The 56 tarot cards of the minor arcana are divided into four suits. The tarot card meanings book can assist by pointing you in the general direction of where to look. The pack of cards of the lesser arcana has been generally acknowledged as the origin of our ordinary playingcards, though subsequent authorities do not wholly agree upon this point.
E download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oct 07, 2019 not so much an advanced tarot reading book, but more so a book on general fortunetelling. A system of correspondences between the tarot and astrology. Click the header above to read more about the minor arcana and the meanings of the cards in it. Butlers book is also a good compliment to other similar. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Although the tarot is the most widely used book of images in the world for the purpose of fortunetelling, many people are oblivious to its origins. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Liber dcccxiii vel araritaan account of the hexagram and the method of reducing it to the unity and beyond.
A popular belief exists that the tarot originated in ancient egypt, but in fact it originated in italy in the middle ages. His general equipment is similar to that of the knight of wands, but upon his helmet, cuirass and buskins is a peacock with opened wings. This book was one of the first to try to match the tarot cards with astrology. If ever a book should be written on the romance of symbolism, its. He holds a cup in his hand, bearing the sigil of the scale. His many publications are not just about astrology but also about tarot, theosophy and freemasonry. P humanity fulfilling the function of god the holy spirit. Every thelemite is expected to interpret the book, each for himself. Originally published in 1930 under the title general book of the tarot, it was reprinted in paperback by newcastle in 1975 under the much more germane title astrology of the tarot. Thierens the general book of the tarot, 1st1st 1928, a. His hair long and waving in serpentine whirls, and whorl figures compose the scales of his armour. Beginning with a theoretical section, it then discusses each card. The key to the mystic system, known as the tarot, is presented herein and does work, for it was used in the practical divination and proved to be true, apart from its theoretical value, which may be judged by those who have studied.