Divinatory Tarot by Papus

The Divinatory Tarot

Papus

ISBN: 9781904658054

Translated by Beryl Stockman

Book (Paperback)

AEON Books

$27.95

5 1/2 x 8 1/2

264 pages

December 31, 2008

Papus is one of the 'greats' of nineteenth century occultism. He influenced such luminaries as Aleister Crowley, A.E.Waite, McGregor Mathers and Mouni Sadhu. His The Tarot of the Bohemians has never gone out of print and is translated into a plethora of languages. A friend and confident of the great Parisian Mage Eliphas Levi, he can truly be said to be a founder of the modern occult movement. Highlights include: Papus' designs for his own Tarot deck; Discussions of the relationship of numerology and the tarot; New Divinatory meanings; A unique view of the French occult school; The Tarot and Astrology; This book represents a chance to fully understand Papus' mature thinking on the Tarot.