Thoth Tarot
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The Thoth Tarot deck is a renowned tarot card deck created by the English occultist Aleister Crowley and painted by artist Lady Frieda Harris. Published in 1969, it is widely admired for its rich symbolism, artistic beauty, and connections to esoteric traditions.
Key Features of the Thoth Tarot Deck:
1. Art and Symbolism:
- Lady Frieda Harris created the illustrations under Crowley's guidance. The artwork is vibrant and highly detailed, integrating influences from alchemy, astrology, Kabbalah, and Hermeticism.
- . The deck uses a variety of esoteric symbols and imagery, making it a favorite for deep meditative and intuitive work.
2. Differences from Traditional Tarot:
- The Thoth Tarot diverges from the Rider-Waite deck in card names, interpretations, and imagery.
- For example, the "Strength" card is called "Lust", and the "Justice" card is named "Adjustment."
- The suit names are also different: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Disks (as opposed to Pentacles in other decks).
Philosophical Underpinnings:
- The deck incorporates Crowley’s Thelemic philosophy, emphasizing concepts such as the True Will and cosmic balance.
- Crowley’s writings on the cards, collected in The Book of Thoth, offer deep insights into the deck's symbolism.
Structure:
- Like most tarot decks, it has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards.
- The deck emphasizes subtle energy flows and esoteric meanings in its design.
Usage:
- The Thoth Tarot is often used for divination, meditation, and exploring personal or universal archetypes.
- Due to its complex symbolism, it's considered more suitable for intermediate or advanced tarot readers.
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Thoth_Tarot ]
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