The Tarot of the Bohemians: The Most Ancient Book in the World for the Use of Initiates - Paperback

by Papus (Author), Gerard Encause (Author)

The Tarot of the Bohemians is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of tarot reading, written by the French occultist, Papus. The book delves into the history and symbolism of the tarot, tracing its origins back to ancient Egypt and exploring its use in various cultures throughout history. Papus provides detailed explanations of each of the 78 cards in the tarot deck, including their meanings, interpretations, and associations with various aspects of life, such as love, money, and health. The book also includes practical advice on how to use the tarot for divination, meditation, and spiritual growth, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners. With its rich insights into the mysteries of the tarot, The Tarot of the Bohemians is considered one of the most important works on the subject and a must-read for anyone interested in the art of divination.1914. Written by the famous Rosicrucian and Martinist, this book is a serious study of the occult Tarot. Partial Contents: Introduction to the study of Tarot; The General Key to the Tarot; The Sacred Word; Esotericism of Numbers; Key to the Minor and Major Arcana; Connection between the Major and Minor Arcana; Symbolism in the Tarot; History of the Symbolism of the Tarot; Androgony; Cosmogony; General Transition; Summary of the Symbolical Tarot; Key to the Applications of the Tarot; Astronomic Tarot; Initiative Tarot; Kabalistic Tarot; Authors who have interested themselves in the Tarot; Divining Tarot. Preface by A.E. Waite.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.