The grand etteilla tarot deck esoteric and divinatory tarot. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience back in 1785, and therefore the first professional tarot occultist known to history who made his living by card divination. Book of thoth is a name given to many ancient egyptian texts supposed to have been written by thoth, the egyptian god of writing and knowledge. Tarotdeck book of thoth etteilla tarot tarot online orakels. Although the structure of the cards are generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers.
According to etteilla the book of thoth had been engraved for posterity by seventeen hermetic adepts, priests of thoth, on plates of gold 171 years after the great flood, and that these plates had been the prototypes for tarot cards. This is surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious historical decks. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularize tarot d. The book of thoth, or grande etteilla iii ge, is the most recent addition to my tarot collection. If you found etteillas esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and symbolism, but thought the art stark and unsophisticated, this deck will be a dream come true. Etteilla was the pseudonym for prominent french occultist jeanbaptiste alliette, the first to popularize tarot card divination among a wider audience. Book of thoth etteilla tarot available for download and read online in other formats. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the 1700s. Based on the deck created by etteilla, who created the first true occult or divinatory pack in 1783. French in origin, the grand etteilla tarot deck features cards with titles in both french and english, and illustrations that range from quite primitive to beautifully intricate. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It is one version of etteilla s deck, but perhaps not the most authentic. Pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot download full pdf. It is the version of the tarot with which i am least familiar. Book of thoth etteilla discussions on the history, symbolism and how to read with the the solabusca, etteilla, minchiate, viscontisforza, and other decks from the early days of cartomancy. The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 12 december etteilla is simply the reverse of his surname. I have the etteilla i and i adore it for historical purposes, but the book of thoth is by far much more beautiful. Meaning of ace of cups from the grand etteilla deck upright party reversed change according to many schools of thought papuss divinatory meanings commencement of a love affair.
The first book is the twelve pages from 1 through 12. He etteilla claimed to have revised the book of thoth, but in reality, he spoilt it, regarding as blunders certain cards whose meaning he had. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. Created by the famous seer etteilla, this deck features the tarot card meanings right on the card, which was a new innovation at the time. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by etteilla paperback, 2012. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames. According to the cartomant this book was created in 2170 bc and he therefore wanted to. The etteilla ii deck was published in 1840 and contained some variations from etteillas original titling and imagery. Before his death, etteilla has explained how the pages of the book of thoth divide into four volumes or books.
He is regarded as the first official tarot reader in history, and much has been written on him links to various articles appear at. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an. They include many texts that were claimed to exist by ancient authors, and a magical book that appears in an egyptian work of fiction. Etteilla argued for the egyptian origin of the tarot deck. Unboxing the grand etteilla tarot gypsies egyptien grimaud. The book of thoth, contents part one the book of thoth egyptian tarot by aleister crowley contents and part one partly linked, mostly proofread originally published in an edition limited to 200 numbered and signed copies, 1944 reprinted by samuel weiser, inc. The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla.
The minor arcana is much as it is in any other deck. The author etteilla maintained that the tarot game was the legendary book of thoth a magical text dating back to ancient egypt relating to thoth the egyptian god of wisdom and magic. The lo scarabeo book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of an etteilla iii deck, originally published in 1870, containing still more variations from etteillas original standard. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an antique feel while being sophisticate. Here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Waites secondary meanings upright inflexible will, unalterable law. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an antique feel. He was working as a printseller, but from this time, approximately, he earned his livelihood ettwilla working as a consultant, teacher and author. Post includes all of the major arcana equivalents and correspondences.
Perform a free online reading with the grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot box papcr by lo scarabeo isbn. It is commonly admitted that he failed in his attempt to elucidate the tarot, and ended by transposing the keys, thus destroying the correspondence between the numbers and the signs. Theres a flickthrough of all the cards, and a sidebyside comparison with the etteilla book of thoth tarot lo scarabeo.
Etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo staff 2003, cards,flash cards at. It is one version of etteillas deck, but perhaps not the most authentic. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo. Book of thoth etteilla tarot the luciferian apotheca. Book of thoth etteilla tarot etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular rider waite smith system.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. How to read with the grand etteilla tarot card deck. Learn the meanings of the etteilla tarot with this post about major arcana card meanings. Etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. Download pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot book full free. Tips for how to read with the grand etteilla tarot card deck. The oneword divinatory meanings are written on each card but not in english, does. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, 9780738704104, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book of thoth etteilla tarot card deck by llewellyn publishing here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla, who was the first to create a deck. It has titles in french, nonillustrated pips, and keywords on all the cards.
True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an antique feel while being sophisticated enough to please the modern palate. According to etteilla the book of thoth had been engraved for posterity by seventeen. The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth esoteric and divinatory. He etteilla claimed to have revised the book of thoth, but in reality, he spoilt it, regarding as blunders certain cards whose meaning he had failed to grasp.
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