Christian mysticism and Hermetic occultism

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot: Illustrated with Descriptions of Mystic Symbols and Divinatory Methods

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Comprehensive guide to tarot divination presenting detailed interpretation of all 78 tarot cards with symbolic meanings and divinatory applications. Examines major and minor arcana, explaining symbolism, historical development, and mystical significance. Provides methods for tarot reading including card layouts, interpretation techniques, and practical divination work. Emphasizes tarot as spiritual and psychological system beyond mere fortune-telling. Includes description of Waite-Smith Tarot deck which became standard English-language deck.

Also known asWaite Tarot Key · Tarot Divination Manual
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EditionArthur Edward Waite's comprehensive guide to tarot divination and symbolism. Provides detailed description of each tarot card, their symbolic meanings, divinatory interpretations, and mystical significance. Accompanies Waite-Smith Tarot deck, standard English-language tarot.
DivinationFrench Occult RevivalThe Tarotsymbolic interpretationMajor & Minor ArcanaKabbalahspiritual practiceRider-Waite-Smith SymbolismEsoteric knowledgeTarot SymbolismHermetic KabbalahCeltic Cross SpreadMystical philosophyGolden Dawnesoteric symbolismTarot philosophy

Contents4 chapters

  1. 01Introduction
  2. 02Part I: The Veil and its Symbols
  3. 03Part II: The Doctrine Behind the Veil
  4. 04Part III: The Outer Method of the Tarot

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