As you browse through ebay listings, you may find decks with designs and themes such as crows, trees, isis, or. There may be other interpreters of the thoth deck who can also point us down what has been called the royal road of tarot. Crowley died in 1947, and harris in 1952 neither would see the paintings published as tarot cards. Together crowleys deck of cards contained the keys to the long forgotten esoteric knowledge known only to a selected few in the egyptian priesthood. Frieda harris, suggested a reimagined tarot based on the book of the law. Many people recognized him as the father of tarot, and that is why crowley named the deck the book of thoth. Thoth tarot deck 1943 ancient egyptian connections. Set contains 78card crowley small thoth tarot deck cr80 and tarot. This edition of the thoth tarot deck is designed to provide you with all you need to learn how to read the thoth tarot, enhance those readings you already perform, and otherwise use the. The crowley thoth tarot decks currently available are published by agmuller and distributed by u. Thoth is basically its own system, as the rw is a different system. Since crowley produced the book of thoth, there have been several attempts to provide further clarifications, commentaries or more introductorylevel guides to the deck. Tabula mundi tarot colores arcus edition of mm is sold out tabula mundi extra large majors editions, in color or. The book of thoth, also known as the crowley thoth, is the deck that is undoubtedly steeped in the deepest occult symbology.
The book of thoth was and still is the roadmap to the new. Pdf crowley thoth tarot deck download full pdf book download. Duquette skillfully explores the similarities and differences between crowleys thoth tarot and golden dawn tarot attributes. Pdf crowley thoth tarot deck download full pdf book. Lovecraft also used the word thoth as the basis for his god, yogsothoth, a god of knowledge. The crowley thoth tarot decks currently available are published by agmuller and. Occult secrets of book of thoth tarot and secret societies duration. Everything you need to know about selecting tarot card decks. The thoth tarot deck would not be commercially published until 1969. Now you can take them with you, or explore the content in order to decide if you want a physical deck and book.
The book of thoth aleister crowleys the book of thoth. Avoiding the thoth tarot because crowley benebell wen. The book of thoth, also known as the crowleythoth, is the deck that is undoubtedly steeped in the deepest occult symbology. The book of the archer the principles of discordian magick energy the concept of order applied magick advanced i ching. Egypt is the spiritual home of crowleys liber al, and the book of thoth his legacy.
Crowley referred to this deck as the book of thoth, and also wrote a 1944 book of that title intended for use with the deck. The deck was illustrated by lady frieda harris, an artist whose husband earned a baronet, hence her title. Generic tarot books wont work for card meanings either. Book of thoth ankh set, aleister crowley, thoth tarot deck. Aleister crowley thoth tarot deck premier edition by.
Small 78card deck with instructions and bonus fullcolor spread sheet. The crowley thoth tarot deck is considered to be one of the most influential and powerful decks of all time. This website is dedicated to providing tarot readings using aleister crowley and lady frieda harris book of thoth in its purest form, using crowleys original meanings. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A recurring sentiment youll hear, even among tarot readers, is that crowleys thoth deck should be avoided, because crowley. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An issue came up on one of the forums about which is the best book from which to learn about the crowleyharris thoth deck. Crowleys book of thoth is not one id recommend for anyone who wants to learn how to read these cards. Buying a tarot deck for sale on ebay is a unique and personal decision.
Tabula mundi tarot an inspired thoth based tarot deck by m. Apr 09, 2019 a recurring sentiment youll hear, even among tarot readers, is that crowleys thoth deck should be avoided, because crowley. Meleen has been a devoted student of the occult for many years, and the deck is rich with the symbols of astrology, alchemy, and qabalah. The wise old man is the key aspect of thoth the intellectual god of egypt. The rosetta tarot is the first of several tarot decks by m. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Thoth tarot deck by aleister crowley magick books library. Crowley referred to this deck as the book of thoth, and also wrote a 1944. This book describes the philosophy and the use of aleister crowleys thoth tarot, a deck of tarot cards designed by crowley and codesigned and painted by lady frieda harris. His original idea had been to execute a pack after the tradition of the mediaeval editors, corrected in the light of the descriptions given in the equinox i, vii and viii. In all other regards the book remained largely the same, but paragraphs on the unicursal hexagram card, sex magic and the authors own way of reading with the thoth deck were included in this new release. Thoth tarot deck by aleister crowley 1988, hardcover for. Thoth was variously depicted wearing a crescent moon on his headdress, or wearing the atef crown, or sometimes, the crown of upper and lower egypt. An ancient human story tells how he appears on a lotus flower at the beginning of time and will then produce a cosmic egg like a bird, and thus, create the.
Harris was also responsible for encouraging crowley to design a tarot deck late in his life, that it was important to his legacy and that the world needed it. Thoth tarot major arcana tutorials esoteric meanings. The magnificent crowley thoth tarot deck contains the kabbalistic and astrological attributions described in aleister crowleys the book of throth. Several methods of reading are available, including the famous 15card thoth method. Aleister crowleys egyptian style thoth tarot deck and its written description in his 1944 book the book of thoth were named in reference to the theory that tarot cards were the egyptian book of thoth. The book is steeped in the imagery of the thoth tarot deck and was written by an advanced magickal teacher who had spent many years perfecting the scrying technique. The deck and book were first shown in the year 1944. From what i garnered from crowleys writing style, he tends to be very cryptic. Crowley originally intended the thoth deck to be a sixmonth project aimed at updating the traditional pictorial symbolism of the tarot. To get magic book to you mailbox every 2 weeks please subscribe to my mailing list, using form below. The classic crowley thoth small tarot deck is presented in premier edition format. This premier edition set also includes a booklet of instruction and a fullcolor, ancient tencard spread sheet.
The answer for almost everyone is, without question, aleister crowleys book of thoth. Thoth tarot deck by aleister crowley, frieda harris, hardcover. The sword and the serpent by david mattichak is a perfect accompaniment to a study of the paths of the tree of life using the thoth tarot deck as a visual and imaginal guide. The book of thoth the complete guide to the tarot, magick. Crowley thoth tarot cards a magnificent reproduction of the famous 78 card crowley thoth deck, based on original paintings by lady frieda harris.
The millenium thoth tarot is the perfect tarot to embolden your life and spirit. Like most mystics, he shrouds his intent behind allegories and clues and outright denial. A guide to books on the thoth tarot tarot association. A magnificent reproduction of the famous 78card crowley thoth tarot deck, based on original paintings by lady frieda harris. The rich symbolism in the thoth deck, and comparisons of crowleys archetypes to their corresponding major arcana cards, has been accomplished in duquettes book. The designs contain kabbalistic and astrological attributions described in aleister crowleys work, the book of thoth. It is a 78 card tarot based on the thoth deck by aleister crowley, but with its own unique art.
He worked on the deck from 1938 to 1943 and many regard. That said, a look at the fool card, the alpha and omega of any version of the major arcana, is an example of the contrast of traditional interpretation to crowleys vision. This tarot deck was created to illustrate crowleys the book of thoth. Tabula mundi tarot colores arcus edition of mm is sold out tabula mundi extra large majors editions, in color or black and white, are available but nearing the end. Thoth tarot deck by aleister crowley, frieda harris. A guide to books on the thoth tarot the tarosophy tarot. This deck is influenced by the book of thoth and judaism.
Aleister crowleys legendary deck by evelin burger, johannes fiebig, lady. Even though it is quite obvious, still not an easytounderstand book. The aleister crowley thoth tarot was created by occultist aleister crowley, who wrote the thoth deck book as the accompaniment that helps explain the meaning of the cards, the types of spreads card positions, and the way to properly read them. Aleister crowleys legendary deck paperback october 18, 2016. Aleister crowleys legendary deck burger, evelin, fiebig, johannes, harris, lady frieda, crowley, aleister on. But, if we stop there, we have not done our own work. Thoth tarot deck is one of the most famous tarot decks in the world, which painted by artist frieda harris under the guidance of the legendary researcher who is a member of the golden dawn, aleister crowley. Instead i received a green box thoth still a nice deck, but not what i wanted and i wouldnt have purchased it. There are other books which may be a bit more understandable like lon. After emailing me paragraphs of rehashed internet research on the salacious nuggets of the mans biography to lay the foundation of their point, the inevitable question will come. The hermit thoth tarot card meanings aleister crowley.
This deck was not intended for the average tarot reader, but for the practiced occultist. A new kit featuring one of the worlds bestselling and most popular tarot decks. The powerful thoth tarot deck was designed by aleister crowley, an influencial and controversial occultist of the early 20th century. He worked on the deck from 1938 to 1943 and many regard this as his greatest work. Aleister crowley named his egyptian style tarot deck the book of thoth, in reference to the theory that tarot cards were the egyptian book of thoth. Whether looking at new, vintage, or used tarot cards, you can choose from numerous designs and types. It is this secret knowledge, the knowledge contained in the book of thoth, that many feel that mankind has lost and needs to rediscover. Crowley thoth tarot deck contains kabbalistic and astrological attributions described in aleister crowleys the book of thoth. As a ubiquitous deck in germany, it is no surprise that the first attempt was german ziegler, 1984 and two other major attempts are also german. Book of thoth crowley the tarot and the universe youtube. This may very well be the deepest tarot deck out there, but it can be tough to read.
Crowley referred to this deck as the book of thoth, and also wrote a book of that title intended for use with the deck. This deck was created to illustrate crowleys the book of thoth. The thoth tarot deck was designed by aleister crowley, an influential and controversial figure of the early 20th century. Understanding aleister crowleys thoth tarot seems to be finally complete. Since its initial publication in 1969, the deck has never been out of print. Certainly crowleys erudition is great, and we benefit from the knowledge he put into the thoth book and deck his book is magnificient. Its really important to understand that this book is one of a large movement centred around using the tarot from a counsellingjungian point of view, rather than as a magical. Thoth includes so much symbolism that it comes with a goodsized list of fairly advanced suggested reading material. The thoth tarot is a divinatory tarot deck painted by lady frieda harris according to instructions from aleister crowley. Showcasing the creative mind and stunning artwork of renata lechner, creator of the arcanum tarot 9780738758756, this powerful deck uses stylishly detailed illustrations to portray the symbols and meanings of one of. The thoth tarot was the result of five years of painstaking effort by legendary. If youre picking this deck up after having had experience reading rw based decks, my best advice is to dump rw out of your head.
Crowleys original meanings are provided for tarot readings on this website, which also includes the 15card thoth reading method which was the only spread detailed in the book of thoth. The other format of the the thoth tarot book and cards set. Here the triple currents of mysticism, magick and the tarot combine as one force. Tabula mundi tarot an inspired thoth based tarot deck by. Jan 06, 2010 occult secrets of book of thoth tarot and secret societies duration. A short essay on the tarot of the egyptians is the title of the equinox, volume iii, number 5, by english author and occultist aleister crowley. Crowley thoth tarot has attracted a worldwide following, both for its striking beauty and for its complex depiction of occult knowledge.
Crowley thoth tarot cards a magnificent reproduction of the famous 78card crowley thoth deck, based on original paintings by lady frieda harris. This, despite the fact that, for most beginners in esoteric studies, it seems impenetrable. So the book of thoth is the companion book to crowleys tarot deck, a prognosticator of a rather intense nature, im told. Aleister crowleys thoth tarot is so laden with esoteric symbols it is a course in. The aeon card contains thelemic deities and it moves away from the christian theme in the judgement of the rider waite deck. The thoth tarot has become one of the bestselling and most popular tarot decks in the world.