A History of the Occult Tarot – Secret Societies, Mysticism & Tarot History

From 15th-century Italian card game to the tool of mystics, occultists, and secret societies — the full story of tarot.

A History of the Occult Tarot by Ronald Decker & Sir Michael Dummett is the definitive scholarly work on the tarot’s evolution and its role in divination, mysticism, and esoteric tradition. Decker and Dummett trace how the tarot became the favoured divination tool of occultists in the late 19th century — a bridge to the spirit world and a map of the unconscious.

From Theosophical societies to Aleister Crowley, the Order of the Golden Dawn, and P.D. Ouspensky, this comprehensive survey examines the secret histories of mystics and the evolution of tarot decks over centuries. Authoritative, deeply researched, and essential reading for anyone serious about tarot history.

Ideal for tarot scholars, occult enthusiasts, historians, and collectors.

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