These cards were painted by Lady Frieda Harris according to instructions from the occult scholar, Aleister Crowley. The magnificent art deco work contains kabalistic and astrological attributions described in Aleister Crowley’s Book of Thoth.
The stunning art deco artwork of the Thoth is rich in Egyptian symbolism. To each of the twenty-two Major Trumps of the tarot is assigned, by tradition, a Hebrew letter and a path on the Tree of Life, as well as an astrological sign, element, or planet. The deck also reflects Crowley’s interest in alchemy and magic. Crowley Thoth Tarot has attracted a worldwide following, both for its striking beauty and for its complex depiction of occult knowledge.
Since its initial publication in 1969, the deck has never been out of print. Included with the deck is a booklet of instruction, which contains two essays by Lady Frieda Harris and a commentary by Stuart R. Kaplan.
Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot has been named one of the Top Ten Tarot Decks of All Time by Aeclectic Tarot.
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Exactly what it says on the tin
Sat, 18 Nov 2017 | Review
by: Refiloe M.
In the box (a regular card box) you'll find:
- 80 (10.5cmx14cm) cards. These are the 78 tarot cards, a white card with a quote by Aleister Crowley, and a card depicting the unicursal hexagram.
- A short booklet with three essays on the tarot deck, each with their own list of tarot card "meanings" at the end. There are also a couple of tips on how to read certain cards.
The cards are all rendered in beautiful, vivid colour. The art really is spectacular. I really recommend that you get the cards in this size so that you can appreciate the amount of detail in the images.
The booklet is nice, but ultimately incomplete. If you're interested in understanding the deck, or using "authentically" (whatever that means), get Crowley's Book of Thoth and Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot by Lon Milo DuQuette.
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Interetsing deck
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 | Review
by: Heather M.
The cards arrive in a tuck box and they have a little booklet that contains some very basic information about the cards. The deck is fully illustrated and the designs are very interesting and evocative. The cardstock is pretty good.
The cards are quite big - almost too big for me to hold. This isn't a problem - just be aware of that when you order.
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Exactly what it says.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 | Review
by: Neptunian
This is the "large green deck" that some YouTubers refer to. Ideal for studying the artwork as you get the most detail from the larger images.
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