Superb reproduction of the famous Crowley Thoth Tarot cards based upon original paintings by Lady Frieda Harris. Each oversize card measures 3 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and is reproduced in full color. Includes instruction booklet.

The magnificent Crowley Thoth Tarot Deck deck painted by Lady Frieda Harris according to instructions from Aleister Crowley, contains the kabbalistic and astrological attributions described in Aleister Crowley’s “The Book Of Thoth” .

History of the Thoth Tarot
Crowley originally intended the Thoth deck to be a three-month project aimed at updating the traditional pictorial symbolism, perhaps best demonstrated by the Rider-Waite-Smith deck; however, it was to span five years, between 1938 and 1943, as the scope of the project grew ever wider. Crowley and Harris were meticulous in their work; Harris painted some cards as many as eight times. The current printing of the deck actually includes two alternate illustrations of The Magus, each making use of markedly different style and symbols. Unfortunately, neither Harris nor Crowley lived to see the deck published; a follower of Crowley undertook the work of publication in 1969. This initial printing was of markedly inferior quality, and in 1977 Harris’ paintings were rephotographed for a second edition; the current edition is based on a further update that took place in 1986.

References:
Wasserman, James. Instructions for Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot Deck (included in the U.S. Games Systems publication of the deck).
Duquette, Lon Milo. Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot.