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 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. Book of thoth tarot majors the tarosophy tarot association. Aside from the birth certificate recording his birth ettilla paris invery little is known about jeanbaptiste alliettes youth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I have the etteilla i and i adore it for historical purposes, but the book of thoth is by far much more beautiful. This is surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious historical decks. Apr 29, 2017 learn the meanings of the etteilla tarot with this post about major arcana card meanings.
Here the triple currents of mysticism, magick and the tarot combine as one force. Apr 29, 2017 etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular riderwaitesmith system. It is the version of the tarot with which i am least familiar. But there is another level to tarot a level that can turn an ordinary tarot reader into a true adept. 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.
The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla. The grand etteila is also called the egyptian tarot, as it was very greatly inspried by the book of thoth. 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. Book of thoth etteilla tarot etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular rider waite smith system. Etteilla was the first to issue a tarot deck specifically designed for occult purposes around 1789. See more ideas about ancient egypt, emerald tablets of thoth and ancient aliens. Nov 09, 2017 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. Tabula mundi and thoth a sidebyside comparison duration.
These tarot tools result in fairly standard, mundane readings. Posted on november 15, 2015 by admin etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. 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. Here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularise.
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. 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. This wouldnt normally be a problem as there are many books on the market that explain the tarot but the book of thoth etteilla tarot is not a standard tarot pack by any means. Perform a free online reading with the grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck. Book of thoth etteilla tarot etteilla delfi knjizare. Ive been planning to buy this deck for a while, and i wasnt disappointed when i finally got it. Etteilla was the pseudonym for prominent french occultist jeanbaptiste alliette, the first to popularize tarot card. In ancient egypt, there is believed to have been a book of thoth. From this first edition, only a handful of cards have survived, however, a student of etteilla, had a complete version printed in 1804. 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.
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. Here is a link to the aeclectic tarot forums where a lengthy. Thursday, may 07, 2020 book of thoth etteilla tarot. Etteilla tarot reading meanings and tips lisa boswell.
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 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. He is available for professional email readings at aeclectic tarot. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo. The book of thoth, or grande etteilla iii ge, is the most recent addition to my tarot collection. The book of the archer the principles of discordian magick energy the concept of order applied magick advanced i ching. According to the cartomant this book was created in 2170 bc and he therefore wanted to. 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.
Etteilla argued for the egyptian origin of the tarot deck. According to the cartomant this book was created in 2170 bc and he therefore wanted to restore them to their original appearance. Five booklets entitled how to relax with the card game called tarot were published in amsterdam and paris between 1783 and 1787. Post includes all of the major arcana equivalents and correspondences. Book of thoth etteilla tarot card deck by llewellyn publishing here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Aug 08, 2003 the book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. If you found etteillas esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and.
This deck appeared in paris around 1870 from a seemingly anonymous or otherwise forgotten artist. The grand etteilla tarot deck esoteric and divinatory tarot. Book of thoth etteilla tarot the luciferian apotheca. Etteilla published his ideas of the correspondences between the tarot, astrology, and the four. 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 esoteric tarot aleister crowley. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. How to read with the grand etteilla tarot card deck. My tarot, thoth etteilla tarot french deck find out what. It was the first book of methods of divination by tarot. In keeping with the misplaced belief that such cards were derived from the book of thoth, etteillas tarot contained themes related to ancient egypt.
Although the structure of the cards are generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers. Among other bold and heavily disputable claims, etteilla spoke of the ancient egyptian artifact, the book of thoth, among which a series of 78 pictorial. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot box papcr by lo scarabeo isbn. Jun, 2012 five booklets entitled how to relax with the card game called tarot were published in amsterdam and paris between 1783 and 1787. Although the structure of the cards are generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers are used to. It has the right number of cards and a minor and major arcana but there are marked differences with what has become the norm. Pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot download full pdf. 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. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. Book of thoth etteilla tarot 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 solely for divinatory use.
He is regarded as the first official tarot reader in history, and much has been written on him links to various articles appear at the bottom of this page. Egypt is the spiritual home of crowleys liber al, and the book of thoth his legacy. The following quotes for the major arcana are from aleister crowley, who provided verses at the conclusion of his masterwork on tarot, the book of thoth. Download pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot book full free. This is all well presented and carefully put together. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularize tarot d. He was working as a printseller, but from this time, approximately, he earned his livelihood ettwilla working as a consultant, teacher and author. Here is the best etteilla timeline i have ever seen and even more stuff. Book of thoth etteilla tarot available for download and read online in other formats. The etteilla esoteric tarot deck esoteric and divinatory. Etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the 1700s.
Pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot download full pdf book. Mar 29, 2016 the book of thoth, or grande etteilla iii ge, is the most recent addition to my tarot collection. Learn the meanings of the etteilla tarot with this post about major arcana card meanings. This book is essential reading for all tarot students as it contains many pearls of wisdom upon the tarot, albeit couched in. Tarot card meanings temperance identify and acquire the ingredients that will most help you complete your mission and leave the rest behind. In egyptian mythology, thoth was an ibisheaded god who transmitted the messages of the gods to men.
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. Although the structure of the cards is generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers are used to. Here is a wealth of information on etteilla decks in one spot with links. Book of thoth etteilla tarot the first true thoth deck duration. An example of the major arcana, a court card, and a small card ge.