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

By Ronald Decker & Sir Michael Dummett

Discover the fascinating history of the Tarot with A History of the Occult Tarot, the definitive work exploring the deck’s evolution from a 15th-century Italian card game to a powerful tool for divination, mysticism, and occult knowledge. This classic book delves into the Tarot’s role in secret societies, esoteric traditions, and mystical practices around the world.

Decker and Dummett explore how the Tarot became the favored divination tool of occultists in the late 19th century, serving as 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 time.

Ideal for tarot scholars, occult enthusiasts, historians, and collectors, this book offers a deep dive into the mystical, historical, and esoteric significance of the Tarot.

Book Features:

• Paperback edition with authoritative research on Tarot history and secret societies

• Examines Tarot’s evolution from game to divination tool

• Covers influential occultists and societies, including Crowley, Golden Dawn, and Ouspensky

• Explores historic and mystical Tarot decks

• Perfect for scholars, tarot readers, and occult enthusiasts

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