Hermetic Tarot
Hermetic Tarot by Godfrey Dowson is a reissued deck published by U.S. Games Systems, Incorporated in 1980. This edition features 78 intricately designed cards that showcase the historical and artistic significance of the Hermetic Tarot, reflecting the esoteric traditions of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn. The cards are characterized by subtle black and white designs that emphasize astrological attributes alongside sephirotic, angelic, geomantic, numerical, and kabbalistic elements.
Readers will find that each card is rich in detail, revealing powerful symbolism that enhances the tarot experience. Accompanying the deck is a 72-page instruction booklet that includes an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan, along with card meanings provided by both Kaplan and Dowson. The booklet also offers guidance on the classic ten-card Celtic Cross layout and features a chart of elemental and astrological symbols, as well as a diagram of the ten spheres and 22 Hebrew Letters of the Tree of Life. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in divination and the spiritual aspects of tarot.
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U.S. Games Systems has proudly reissued the Hermetic Tarot deck in recognition of its historical and artistic importance. The details and symbols in each card reveal many of the esoteric workings of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn, which flourished around the turn of the century.Godfrey Dowson’s subtle black and white designs emphasize the Golden Dawn’s astrological attributes with further sephirotic, angelic, geomantic, numerical, and kabbalistic elements. All 78 cards feature an exquisite level of detail that highlights the powerful symbolism.The 72-page instruction booklet includes an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan and card meaning written by Godfrey Dowson and Stuart R. Kaplan. The booklet also gives instructions for the classic ten-card Celtic Cross layout and presents a chart of the elemental and astrological symbols, and a diagram of the ten spheres and 22 Hebrew Letters of the of the 22 Paths of the Tree of Life.
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