The
Hermetic is an incredibly detailed deck embracing the Golden Dawn
system which integrates numerical, kabbalistic and astrological
elements. The black and white artwork is intricate and complex and
offers profound and comprehensive insight and clarity.
FACTS
It's
a traditional deck of 78 cards
Major
Arcana
-The
cards have most of the traditional tarot titles but some are slightly
adapted:
eg.
The Foolish Man and The Blasted Tower
Each
card:
-
is linked to a symbol from the Hebrew alphabet / planets / zodiac /
elements
-
displays the title, roman numeral and Hebrew letter at the top of the
card, the original Golden Dawn on the bottom of the
card
Pip
Cards
-
Symbolic designs for each suit
Each
card:
-
is linked with astrological symbols
-
displays the number and suit at the top of the card / original
Golden Down titles on bottom of card
Court
Cards
-
Princess, Knight, Queen and King
-
displays the title and suit on top of card and the associated element
symbols, the original Golden Dawn title below
Suits
-
Wands / Cups / Swords / Pentacles
The
Hermetic Tarot comes with a detailed instruction booklet which
includes a thorough introduction, descriptions for each card and the
symbology within the illustrations and instructions for spreading the
deck.
The
Hermetic Tarot is a useful tool for understanding the significance of
symbology and assists to incorporate these into a reading on a deeper
level. This is a more advanced deck that requires some knowledge and
study but once mastered, the powerful energies of these cards are
revealed and they begin to speak to the reader offering very direct
and clear messages.
A
reader familiar with Aleister Crowley Thoth deck will have an
advantage when studying this deck and appreciate what more the
Hermetic Tarot can reveal. Thoth and Hermetic Tarot complement each
other well if used together in a spread.
Review
by abatha deborah
©
2013 abatha deborah www.abathadeborah.webs.com
Illustrations
from THE HERMETIC TAROT used with permission of U. S. Games Systems,
Inc., Stamford, CT USA. Copyright 1979, 2006 by U.S. Games Systems,
Inc. Further reproduction prohibited. ISBN 978-0-913866-92-4.
