Return to the Origins of Card Reading with One of the Earliest Systems Ever Created
Before tarot as we know it… there was Etteilla.
The Original Petit Etteilla is a rare and historically significant cartomancy system rooted in the work of Jean-Baptiste Alliette (Etteilla)—the first known professional tarot reader and one of the pioneers of modern divination.
This unique deck and guidebook set reconstructs one of the earliest structured methods of reading cards, based on Etteilla’s original teachings from the 18th century. Unlike traditional tarot, this system works with symbolic playing cards enhanced by keywords, meanings, and positional interpretations—offering a direct, methodical approach to divination.
Each card carries written guidance, allowing you to interpret messages with precision while still developing your intuitive voice. This is not just a deck—it’s a return to the roots of cartomancy itself.
For those drawn to history, depth, and the foundations of tarot, this is where the journey truly begins.
🕯️ Why You’ll Love This Deck
One of the earliest structured divination systems in history
Based on the teachings of Etteilla, the first professional tarot reader
Features cards with written meanings and interpretive guidance
A powerful learning tool for understanding tarot and cartomancy foundations
Ideal for historical, traditional, and method-based readers
Includes a detailed guidebook translating original teachings
🔮 A Deck of Origins, Structure & Sacred Knowledge
This is not tarot as you know it—it’s where tarot began to take shape.
The Original Petit Etteilla supports you in:
✨ Learning structured, traditional cartomancy methods
📜 Exploring the historical roots of tarot and divination
🧠 Developing precise, analytical reading skills
🔑 Understanding how modern systems evolved
Etteilla’s work laid the foundation for many systems that followed, influencing both Lenormand and Rider-Waite traditions.
Each card is both a message and a lesson—guiding you not only in readings, but in understanding the deeper language of divination itself.
📦 Product Details
Title: The Original Petit Etteilla
Author: Caitlín Matthews
Format: Deck & guidebook set
Contents: Cartomancy cards + detailed instructional guide
Language: English
🌙 Perfect For
Students of tarot history and cartomancy
Readers drawn to traditional and structured systems
Those wanting to deepen their understanding of tarot foundations
Collectors of rare and historical decks
Practitioners seeking a more analytical reading approach
