With the best italian and international artists, each lo scarabeo deck is an exceptional artistic value. 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. These cards are the reproduction of the tarot deck devised by the famous occultist jeanbaptiste pitois who linked the tarot tradition to the legendary book of thoth. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. Book of thoth etteilla tarot card deck by llewellyn publishing here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot box papcr by lo scarabeo isbn. Tarot decks published by lo scarabeo aeclectic tarot. Etteilla, the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 1791, was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience 1785, and therefore the first professional tarot occultist known to history who made his living by card divination. If you found etteillas esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and.
Book of thoth is a very powerful and expensive magical item purchasable in the hirez studios video game smite. In most tarot decks, it is a female figure that has become our standard world image. Waites secondary meanings upright the most favourable of all cards. Drawn according to the instructions of the famous occultist arthur e. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the 1700s. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo. Ive been planning to buy this deck for a while, and i wasnt disappointed when i finally got it. A short essay on the tarot of the egyptians is the title of the equinox, volume iii, number 5, by english author and occultist aleister crowley. Information shipment and delivery general conditions of sale about us. Buy the paperback book universal tarot deck by lo lo scarabeo at indigo. They include many texts that were claimed to exist by ancient authors, and a magical book that appears in an egyptian work of fiction.
The modern reader perusing an etteilla deck for the first time may be somewhat bewildered. Sep 08, 2015 lo scarabeo s tarot decks have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. The book of thoth is a site that is dedicated to uniting the principles of knowledge, method and wisdom with the purpose of finding the true path to enlightenment. It is one version of etteilla s deck, but perhaps not the. Etteilla, the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 28 august 1738 12 december 1791, was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience 1785, and therefore the first professional tarot occultist known to history who made his living by card divination. The egyptian tarot deck by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo.
Crowley has covered every esoteric there is to cover in the book of thoth. Lo scarabeo s tarot decks have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Compared to the riderwaitesmith card meanings, the wands suit is where you will find the most variation between modern tarot and etteilla. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an antique feel while being sophisticated enough to please the modern palate.
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. You will get to choose upon availability between the 7 wonderful tarot available. Waites secondary meanings upright inflexible will, unalterable law. 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. Here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Egyptian tarot lo scarabeo for the egyptian tarot, artist silvana alasia based her images on the designs of m. 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. This is another excellent reproduction from lo scarabeo. Jun, 2012 this is another excellent reproduction from lo scarabeo. The plumes of maat are its crown, set about the disk. Universal tarot deck, book by lo lo scarabeo paperback.
Meaning of ace of coins from the grand etteilla deck upright profound happiness reversed money coming in according to many schools of thought papuss divinatory meanings commencement of good fortune. Etteilla published his ideas of the correspondences between the tarot, astrology, and the four. It has titles in french, nonillustrated pips, and keywords on all the cards. 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 book of the archer the principles of discordian magick energy the concept of order applied magick advanced i ching.
In general, wands, also called batons are said by etteilla readers to symbolize stresses. The book of thoth by lo scarabeo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now the lo scarabeo jeu des dames version book of thoth etteilla tarot has this listing in the little white book and its really close but not exact to editions dusserre keywords in english. This is an unusual deck, with very idiosyncratic majors. In board game online, the book of thoth is one of the most powerful items, given to those who complete the archaeology dig. She originates in hebrew, gnostic, and alchemical lore, and stands between heaven and earth as the cosmic mother of souls, the wife of god, and our protector from the karmic forces we have set loose upon the earth in our immaturity and ignorance. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, 9780738704104, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book of thoth etteila tarot a cardbycard feature by tarot zamm by etteilla author and lo scarabeo here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Seven are the veils of the dancinggirl in the harem of it. I have the etteilla i and i adore it for historical purposes, but the book of thoth is by far much more beautiful. In imagery, the cards seem like more of a blend of the latter two, but they have plenty of scope for comparative study as well as for readings. Lo scarabeos tarot decks have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Book of thoth etteilla esoteric tarot aleister crowley. Perform a free online reading with the grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck.
At the bottom of the card we see the letter shin itself in a form suggestive of a flower. The egyptian tarot deck by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo, other. The only tarot book worth reading, in my none too humble opinion. Commited to developing innovative new decks while preserving the rich tradition of tarot, lo scarabeo continues to be a favorite among collectors. Egypt is the spiritual home of crowleys liber al, and the book of thoth his legacy. Divination with this book requires study and understanding. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The book of thoth is used by the demon astaroth in the series the tapestry to banish modern technology and cities. If you found etteilla s esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and symbolism, but thought the art stark and unsophisticated, this deck will be a dream come true. The etteilla ii deck was published in 1840 and contained some variations from etteillas original titling and imagery. This new tarot may therefore be regarded as a series of illustrations to the book of the law. Wands and swords are mostly negative, and cups and pentacles are mainly positive. This is surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious historical decks. Grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck 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.
Some of the familiar tarot images like the chariot, death, the. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames. 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. My only criticism are the rather scant instructions. Lo scarabeo books list of books by author lo scarabeo. If you also check out the above links, you can let us know if the cards in the grimaud edition with english translations on the keyword cards also.