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A Short Essay on the Tarot of the Egyptians, Equinox Volume III, No. V
This book describes the philosophy and the use of Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot, a deck of Tarot cards designed by Crowley and painted by Lady Frieda Harris. A classic in the field, and used by students of the Golden Dawn, as well as by those who want to understand Crowley’s tarot. This is the definitive study of the Egyptian tarot and is used as a key to all Western mystery traditions.
The Thoth Tarot has become one of the best-selling and most popular Tarot Decks in the world.

From the editor:
The Tarot is a pictorial representation of the Forces of Nature as conceived by the Ancients according to a conventional symbolism. At first sight one would suppose this arrangement to be arbitrary, but it is not. It is necessitated by the structure of the universe, and in particular of the Solar System, as symbolized by the Holy Qabalah.
- Aleister Crowley

This book was originally published in a limited edition of 200 numbered and signed copies in 1944. In part one, we find the Origin on the Tarot; The Theory of the Correspondences of the Tarot, The Evidence for the Initiated Tradition of the Tarot; Eliphaz Levi and the Tarot; The Tarot in the Cipher Manuscripts; The Tarot and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; The Nature of the Evidence; Summary of the Questions Hitherto Discussed; The Tarot and the Holy Qabalah; The Naples Arrangement; The Tarot and the Formula of the Tetragrammaton, The Tarot and the Elements; The Twenty-two Keys, Atu, or Trumps of the Tarot; The Tarot and the Universe; Theories of the Ancients; The Tree of Life; The Naples Arrangement; The Tarot and the Tree of Life; The Atu of Tahuti; The Roman Numbers of the Trumps; The Tarot and Magick; The Shemhamphorasch and the Tarot; The Tarot and Ceremonial Magick; The Tarot and Animism; The Cards of the Tarot as Living Beings.

The [intlink id="39" type="page"]Thoth Tarot Deck[/intlink] (or “Crowley Deck” as it is more widely known) is one of the most popular decks in current use- It is also one of the most original interpretations of the tarot, incorporating astrological, numerological, and Qabalistic symbolism. While there are many other useful-guides to this famous tarot deck, there are no others which explain the deck in its creator’s own words. The Book of Thoth has been used for many years by students of the occult for study of the tarot and as a -key to all Western mystery traditions. As such, this book is on the short list of must-have textbooks for modern students of the tarot and esoteric studies.

The Thoth Tarot codifies a wealth of wisdom and traditional lore in a suite of 78 miniature paintings of deceptive simplicity. While the Thoth Tarot Deck is today the subject of numerous books, there is no replacement for the designer’s own thoughts on the cards, and their underlying esoteric philosophy. The Book of Thoth is an indispensable companion to the deck, and the most authoritative and reliable guide to the Tarot in the New Aeon.
-Hymenaeus Beta, Frater Superior, O.T.O.
MASTER THERION (Aleister Crowley)

The Book of Thoth

Excerpts & Reviews
- The Twenty-Two Keys, ATU, or Trumps Of The Tarot
- The Naples Arrangement

Princess of Cups

An innocent and studious youth given to flights of fancy who is willing to render service to you. This card also indicates the arts, meditation, some news, the birth of a child or a girl with light-brown hair and hazel eyes.

Reversed: This youth practices deception and seduction and has little desire for real work. This card may indicate an unfaithful lover or potential obstacles or a girl with light-brown hair and hazel eyes.

Seven of Disks

This is the card of waiting. There is a pause in professional life, maybe a needed rest or vacation. Be patient and allow your investments time to mature.

Reversed: There is anxiety arising from money, maybe a loan or investment that does not yield the expected returns. Guard against unprofitable speculations and projects that yield little gain, despite much work.

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The Thoth Spread

Card 1: Represents the client and the nature of the question. It also represents the primary influences upon the situation.

A court card in this position refers to a dominant individual, influence, or personality trait affecting the situation.

Cards 2 and 3: Read this combination with reference to Card 1. All three cards are keys to describing the nature of the situation and the personality of the individual.
Cards 13, 9, 5 and 4, 8, 12: These two sets of cards indicate potential futures.

If the two sets compliment each other, the cards on the upper left are a development of the cards on the upper right.
If the two sets are in conflict, the cards on the Lipper right are the direction the individual will naturally follow. The cards on the upper left represent actions that could change the natural direction.

Cards 6, 10, 14: This set indicates the psychological basis of the issue.
Cards 7, 11, 15: This set shows the operation of forces beyond the individual’s control (destiny or karma), and how he can adapt to them. They are personal advisory cards.

NOTES

Princes and Queens often indicate actual men and women connected with the matter.

Knights mean the coming or going of a matter in accordance with the direction the Knight faces.

Princesses show ideas, thoughts, or opinions related to the subject.

LOOK FOR A MAJORITY OF CARDS IN ONE SUIT

A majority of Wands indicates great energy, quarreling, or opposition.

A majority of Cups indicates love, emotions, and pleasure, or intoxication.

A majority of Swords indicates either intellectual matters or sickness, depression, trouble, and death.

A majority of Pentacles indicates general business matters in general, possessions, and material success or failure.

A majority of Trumps indicates higher forces at work, therefore, the individual is not fully in control of the situation. This majority is a strong indicator of spiritual or karmic matters.

A majority of Court Cards indicates meetings, society and many people surrounding the individual or situation.

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