The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla. This post explains how to read the grand etteilla tarot wands, one of the most ancient and vintage types of tarot deck in the world. Etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular riderwaitesmith system. Tarot made easy by nancy garen goodreads share book. This is surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious historical decks. 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. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo 9780738704104. Robert dirks, faculty advisor abstract divination and fortune telling are the first things that most people think of when they see tarot cards. I recommend this deck for those interested in the history of tarot and its development. Booktopia discounts tarot cards at our online stationery store. According to the cartomant this book was created in 2170 bc and he therefore wanted to restore them to their original appearance. Book of thoth etteilla tarot french edition 9788865271704.
The changes etteilla made in order to correct the deck make it so different that it is really stretching to call this a tarot deck at all. Jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 1791 also known as etteilla published several books in which he described how to read ordinary playing cards as well as the tarot. Apr 28, 2009 remixing etteillas spread posted on april 28, 2009 by tarotpuu to the best of my knowledge, a tarot spread called the great figure of destiny by jeanbaptiste alliette or etteilla remains to be the largest ever designed spread, comprising of 66 cards. Grimaud copyright jm simon 1969 printed in france cards still in what remaines of cello lwb like new other than small coffie mark on back cover that does not penitrateonly serface mark box intact cards pristeneunused still. The grand etteilla is an old french revised version of the tarot. Tarot of obscure origin, though from the italian tarocco is a term used to describe a type of playing card deck consisting of 78 cards. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. Apr 29, 2017 how to read the cups in a grand etteilla tarot card deck. 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. It was one of the first books ever published to describe using tarot for divination. 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. Mar 18, 2011 included in the original aleister crowley thoth tarot neuausgabe edition 2008 companion book there are two essays by lady frieda harris, the artist of the crowleyharris thoth tarot deck.
It incorporates meanings from orsinis book that came with the egyptien tarot, the book that came with my 1890 grand etteilla deck, papus divinatory tarot book along with any additional info from the dame fortunes wheel. The cards have minimal style illustrations compared to other tarot art. Post includes all of the upright and reversal cups and chalice meanings and is suitable for beginner and experienced tarot card readers. The etteilla deck is therefore influenced by three factors. The cards each have two keywords in english and french and a large white border around the somewhat primitive illustrations. 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. Weeky peedia, the furrikin savant says, tarot is the skill of flinging cards inscribed with powerful images to great effect. The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth esoteric and.
Included in the original aleister crowley thoth tarot neuausgabe edition 2008 companion book there are two essays by lady frieda harris, the artist of the crowleyharris thoth tarot deck. When a young man falls for a seductive but mentally unstable fortuneteller, he begins to suspect her family is hiding a diabolical secret. Greer or rachel pollock to challenge this particular deck, and write a book on this particular version, the etteilla version of the book of thoth tarot. There is a collectionseries called cards of love each written by a different author that have a tarot card as its title. With tarot made easy you can easily interpret the meaning of any card and apply it to the particular circumstances of your life. This is an unusual deck, with very idiosyncratic majors. The oneword divinatory meanings are written on each card but not in english, does anyone know where i might find a translation for them. Jeanbaptiste alliette, under the pseudonym etteilla, published a book entitled etteilla, or a way to entertain yourself with a deck of cards in 1770.
Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames, this is surely one of the. 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. Etteilla claimed that he learned a secret cartomancy tradition from. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late. Grand etteilla egyptian gypsies tarot forum library. Jun, 2012 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. Lecture on the tarot by lady frieda harris sesame club 1942. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot box papcr by lo scarabeo isbn. Lecture on the tarot by lady frieda harris sesame club. 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. 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. It is said that in ancient days, the original tarot was much different than what is seen in these modern times, as the cards have evolved to reflect aspects of the last nine vernal gods. In keeping with the belief that tarot cards are derived from the book of thoth, etteillas tarot contained themes related to ancient egypt.
If you are a serious student of the tarot, these are a must have. 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. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the 1700s. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. Created by the famous seer etteilla, this deck features the tarot card meanings right on the card, which was a new innovation at. Etteilla argued for the egyptian origin of the tarot deck. 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.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. Crowley referred to this deck as the book of thoth, and also wrote a 1944 book of that title intended for use with the deck. Waites secondary meanings upright inflexible will, unalterable law. Book of thoth etteilla thoth tarot cards etteila on. 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. Etteilla tarot reading meanings and tips lisa boswell. It has the right number of cards and a minor and major arcana but there are marked differences with what has become the norm. 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. Grand etteilla egyptian gypsies tarot s systems creator u on. In her diaries, mlle lenormand is said to have bought etteillas petit jeu and book as her first divination deck. Tarot cards samuel weiser publication fortune telling cards the book of thoth. May 14, 2004 the etteilla deck is therefore influenced by three factors.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was the first book about the card divination with the tarot. Nov 04, 2011 aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. I have the etteilla i and i adore it for historical purposes, but the book of thoth is by far much more beautiful. The major arcana greater secrets, or trump cards, consists of twenty two cards without suits. His own tarot deck was published in 1789, two years before his death, and was reprinted by grimaud as the grand etteilla in 1982. Lo scarabeos tarot decks have been acclaimed all over the world for. The seventy eight card tarot deck used by esotericists has two distinct parts. It is one version of etteillas deck, but perhaps not the. Even the minor arcana cards are titled such as the queen of pentacles. Perform a free online reading with the grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947.
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. With the if youve ever been intrigued by the tarot but were confounded by the complexities of multicard spreads and the vague interpretations given. Here, you can learn the meanings for these cards, which differ from the modern raider waite smith style of reading. He was a poet, mountaineer, secret agent, magus, libertine, and prophet was dubbed by. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. 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. It has titles in french, nonillustrated pips, and keywords on all the cards. Sep 08, 2017 this is an unusual deck, with very idiosyncratic majors. The tarot originated in northern italy in the 15 th century, and was created by adding a series of 22 trump cards to a 56card latinsuited deck coins, batons, swords, and cups. Remixing etteillas spread posted on april 28, 2009 by tarotpuu to the best of my knowledge, a tarot spread called the great figure of destiny by jeanbaptiste alliette or etteilla remains to be the largest ever designed spread, comprising of 66 cards. The oneword divinatory meanings are written on each card but not in english, does.
By profession he was a hairdresser, his true name being alliette, but on entering upon his occult studies he changed his name to read backward etteilla. Check out our etteilla tarot selection for the very best in unique or custom. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames. Waites secondary meanings upright the most favourable of all cards.