A Timeline of theA Timeline of theOccult andOccult and

Divinatory TarotDivinatory Tarotfrom 1750 to 1980from 1750 to 1980

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c. 1735c. 1735 TheThe SquareSquare of of  SevensSevens by Robert Antrobus: ”Genuine Gypsy Card reading”—by Robert Antrobus: ”Genuine Gypsy Card reading”—claims to be a reprint of a 1735 tome with a second edition in 1896. 1735claims to be a reprint of a 1735 tome with a second edition in 1896. 1735date is apocryphal.date is apocryphal.

c. c. 1750 1750 Manuscript Manuscript (discovered (discovered by by Franco Franco Pratesi Pratesi in in the the late late 1980s), 1980s), that that listslistscartomantic interpretations for 35 Bolognesecartomantic interpretations for 35 Bolognese tarocchitarocchi cards along with acards along with arudimentary method of laying them out. A sheet of 35 Bolognese cardsrudimentary method of laying them out. A sheet of 35 Bolognese cards(trumps and number cards) are labeled with simple divinatory meanings(trumps and number cards) are labeled with simple divinatory meaningssuch as “journey,” “betrayal,” “married man,” “love.” A later deck of double‐such as “journey,” “betrayal,” “married man,” “love.” A later deck of double‐headed Bolognese cards from the 1820’s are labeled both top and bottomheaded Bolognese cards from the 1820’s are labeled both top and bottomwith divinatory meanings, showing a continuity of use.with divinatory meanings, showing a continuity of use.

c. c. 1750 1750 Etteilla Etteilla stated stated that that he he learned learned the the art art of of telling telling fortunes fortunes with with playing playing cardscardsfrom three cartomancers, one of whom hailed from Piedmont in northernfrom three cartomancers, one of whom hailed from Piedmont in northernItaly. In 1757 his Piedmontese teacher led him to the tarot, declaring that Italy. In 1757 his Piedmontese teacher led him to the tarot, declaring that these cards contained the secrets of all the wisdom of the ancients. [Huson,these cards contained the secrets of all the wisdom of the ancients. [Huson,TheThe TrueTrue Tarot,Tarot, recently republished asrecently republished as Mystical Mystical OriginsOrigins of of thethe Tarot Tarot ].].

1751‐1753 1751‐1753 Three pThree persons iersons in Parin Paris were s were publicly publicly known known as offerinas offering their g their services forservices fordivination by playing cards. The practice spread until a cry of sacrilege wasdivination by playing cards. The practice spread until a cry of sacrilege wasraised and was stopped by officialdom. [p 160 W. H. Willshire. 1876.raised and was stopped by officialdom. [p 160 W. H. Willshire. 1876.  A Adescriptivedescriptive cataloguecatalogue of of   playing playing and and  other other  cardscards inin thethe BritishBritish MuseumMuseum..(reprinted 1975 by Emmering, Amsterdam)](reprinted 1975 by Emmering, Amsterdam)]

1757 1757 Etteilla Etteilla claimed claimed that that his his Piedmontese Piedmontese (Italian) (Italian) teacher teacher first first taught taught him him thetheTarot in this year.Tarot in this year.

17601760 Nicolas Conver’s Tarot de Marseille‐style cardsNicolas Conver’s Tarot de Marseille‐style cards engraved and printed.engraved and printed.(Reproduced by House of Camoin in the 1968.)(Reproduced by House of Camoin in the 1968.)

1765 1765 According According to to Casanova, Casanova, his his Russian Russian peasant peasant mistress mistress would would read read the the cardscardsevery day—laying them out in a square of every day—laying them out in a square of twenty‐five cards.twenty‐five cards.

1770 1770 Jean‐Baptiste Jean‐Baptiste Alliette Alliette (1738‐1791 (1738‐1791 publishes publishes the the first first treatise treatise on on fortune‐fortune‐telling with playing cards:telling with playing cards: Etteilla,Etteilla, ouou manieremaniere dede sese ré ré  cré cré  r r  avecavec unun  jeu jeu dedecartescartes  part  part M*** M*** ((Etteilla,Etteilla, or or aa Way Way  toto EntertainEntertain Oneself Oneself withwith aa Pack Pack of of CardsCardsby by Mr*** Mr*** ) which includes reversed meanings for the 32 cards. He mentions) which includes reversed meanings for the 32 cards. He mentions

ods of fortune‐t ods of fortune‐t lesles Taraux Taraux iin n a a lliisst t oof f mmeetth h eelllliinng g [[Wicked Wicked Pack,Pack, p. 83].p. 83].

According to Etteilla “theAccording to Etteilla “the Book Book  of of  ThothThoth had been engraved for posterity byhad been engraved for posterity byseventeen Hermetic adepts, priests of Thoth, on plates of gold 171 years afterseventeen Hermetic adepts, priests of Thoth, on plates of gold 171 years afterthe Great Flood, and that these plates had been the prototypes for tarot the Great Flood, and that these plates had been the prototypes for tarot cards. [Huson,cards. [Huson, TheThe TrueTrue Tarot Tarot ( ( recently republished asrecently republished as Mystical Mystical OriginsOrigins of of thetheTarot Tarot .].]

17701770 KrataKrata RepoaRepoa or “Initiations into the ancient society of Egyptian priests,”or “Initiations into the ancient society of Egyptian priests,”published in German (by Von Köppen) as a revelation of a new branch of published in German (by Von Köppen) as a revelation of a new branch of Freemasonry. Its rituals were clearly based on translations of Graeco‐Freemasonry. Its rituals were clearly based on translations of Graeco‐Egyptian texts. (See MP HallEgyptian texts. (See MP Hall Freemasonry Freemasonry  of of  thethe  Ancient  Ancient  Egyptians.Egyptians.) A later) A lateredition appeared in French in 1778. Dr. John Yarker published the first edition appeared in French in 1778. Dr. John Yarker published the first English edition in a Masonic Journal,English edition in a Masonic Journal, TheThe KnephKneph. Blavatsky claimed it was. Blavatsky claimed it wasbased onbased on TheThe Ritual Ritual  of of  InitiationsInitiations by Humberto Malhandrini, published inby Humberto Malhandrini, published inVenice in 1657.Venice in 1657.

1770 1770 In In the the spring spring of of 1770, 1770, the the young young Goethe, Goethe, at at this this time time 20 20 years years of of age, age, went went totoStrasburg in the Alsace to continue his studies at the university. There heStrasburg in the Alsace to continue his studies at the university. There hewitnessed and himself had a reading of witnessed and himself had a reading of the playing cards by an old woman.the playing cards by an old woman.

1771 1771 Count Count Cagliostro Cagliostro (1743‐95) (1743‐95) appears appears in in London London and and Paris Paris with with his his EgyptianEgyptianMasonic Rite.Masonic Rite.

1776 1776 American American Declaration Declaration of of Independence Independence and and beginning beginning of of the the AmericanAmericanRevolution.Revolution.

1776 1776 Founding Founding of of the the Illuminati Illuminati (?)(?)

1777 1777 Cagliostro Cagliostro is is said said to to have have invented invented his his scheme” scheme” of of Egyptian Egyptian Masonry, Masonry, whichwhichwould become known as thewould become known as the EgyptianEgyptian RiteRite of of  Freemasonry Freemasonry  (see 1782). He(see 1782). Heclaims to have discovered a mysterious document in a London bookstall,claims to have discovered a mysterious document in a London bookstall,written by a “George Cofton.”written by a “George Cofton.”

1778 1778 Volume Volume 5 5 of of Antoine Antoine Court Court de de Gébelin’sGébelin’s LeLe MondeMonde Primitif Primitif  contains ancontains an“Etymological Dictionary of the French Language” in which the old‐fashioned“Etymological Dictionary of the French Language” in which the old‐fashionedform of the word,form of the word, Tarraux Tarraux , is listed as a “Game of cards well known in, is listed as a “Game of cards well known inGermany, Italy and Switzerland. It is an Egyptian game, as we shallGermany, Italy and Switzerland. It is an Egyptian game, as we shalldemonstrate one day; its name is composed of two Oriental words,demonstrate one day; its name is composed of two Oriental words, Tar Tar andand

l l ’’RhaRha,, RhoRho, which , which mean ‘roya mean ‘roya road. ”road. ”

1781 1781 The The American American Revolution Revolution ends ends October October 19th. 19th. Uranus, Uranus, first first planet planet to to bebediscovered since Babylonian prehistory, identified March 31 by Williamdiscovered since Babylonian prehistory, identified March 31 by WilliamHerschel. Russia’s Catherine the Great and Holy Roman Emperor Josef II spilt Herschel. Russia’s Catherine the Great and Holy Roman Emperor Josef II spilt the Balkans. Los Angeles is founded in California by Spanish settlers. Kant’sthe Balkans. Los Angeles is founded in California by Spanish settlers. Kant’sCritiqueCritique of of  PurePure ReasonReason and Gibbon’sand Gibbon’s DeclineDecline and and  Fall Fall  of of  thethe RomanRoman Empire.Empire.

sing.”sing.”Mozart is compoMozart is compo

1781 1781 8th 8th volume volume of of  LeLe MondeMonde Primitif Primitif  by Court de Gébelin, claiming Egyptianby Court de Gébelin, claiming Egyptianorigin of Tarot, as a book of wisdom. Includes an essay by le Comte de M***origin of Tarot, as a book of wisdom. Includes an essay by le Comte de M***[Mellet] which explains how to use the cards for divination. De Gébelin says[Mellet] which explains how to use the cards for divination. De Gébelin saysthere are 22 Trumps just as there are 22 Hebrew letters. Le Comte de Mellet there are 22 Trumps just as there are 22 Hebrew letters. Le Comte de Mellet gives only the following correspondences (based on the cards running in agives only the following correspondences (based on the cards running in adescending order): The Sun = Gimel (signifying “recompense or happiness”);descending order): The Sun = Gimel (signifying “recompense or happiness”);The Devil = Zain (“inconstancy, error or crime”); Death = Teth (“the action of The Devil = Zain (“inconstancy, error or crime”); Death = Teth (“the action of 

sweeping”); Fortune = Lamed (“law or science”); The Fool = Tau . We cansweeping”); Fortune = Lamed (“law or science”); The Fool = Tau . We canassume that The World = Aleph, Judgment = Beth, etc. De Mellet also usesassume that The World = Aleph, Judgment = Beth, etc. De Mellet also usesthese significances for divinatory purposes. It is de Mellet also who first these significances for divinatory purposes. It is de Mellet also who first changes coins to “talismans” (pantacles) which is later developed by Éliphaschanges coins to “talismans” (pantacles) which is later developed by ÉliphasLévi.Lévi.

ourt de Gébelin the cards were:ourt de Gébelin the cards were:According to CAccording to C

0 0 LLe e FFoouuI I Le Le Joueur Joueur de de Gobelets Gobelets (Thimble‐rigger), (Thimble‐rigger), ou ou Bateleur Bateleur (Juggler,(Juggler,

tebank)tebank)MonMonChefsChefs TemporelsTemporels && SpirituelsSpirituels dede lala Société Société 

II RoiII Roi

f des Hiérophantes)f des Hiérophantes)IIIII I RReeiinnee

e (Chee (CheIV IV Grand Grand PrêtrPrêtrV V Grande Grande PrêtressePrêtresseVI VI Le Le MariageMariageVIVII I OsOsiriris is TrTrioiompmphahant nt 

II,II, XI, XI, XII, XII, XIIII: XIIII: LesLes quatrequatre VERTUS VERTUS to the aid of Prudence. Moakley]to the aid of Prudence. Moakley]

PlanchePlanche V.V. No.No. VI VI omingoming

ce.ce.

CardinalesCardinalesXI XI La La Force Force [c[c

IIXIXIII II La La TeTempmpérérananIIVVIII I LLa a JJuussttiiccee

XXIII I LLa a PPrruuddenencceeu le Chercheur de la Vérité & du Juste. [Seeking Justice.u le Chercheur de la Vérité & du Juste. [Seeking Justice.IX IX Le Le Sage Sage oo

Moakley]Moakley]XIX XIX Le Le SoleilSoleil

I I (T(Teaears rs of of IsIsisis). ). CrCreaeatition on of of ththe e MoMoon on & & TeTerrrresestrtriaial l AnAnimimalalssule (Dog‐star) Sirius (Sothis). Creation of the Stars & ule (Dog‐star) Sirius (Sothis). Creation of the Stars & FishesFishes

XVXVII II La La LuLuneneIIXXVVI I LLa a CCaanniicc

XIII XIII La La Mort Mort XV TyphonXV Typhon

I I teau teau de de Plutus. Plutus. [House [House of of God God overturned, overturned, withwithcipitated from the earthly Paradise. Moakley]cipitated from the earthly Paradise. Moakley]

XV XV MaMaisisonon‐D‐Dieieu, u, ou ou ChChââman and woman preman and woman pre

X X La La Roue Roue de de FortuneFortunePlanchePlanche VIII VIII 

XX XX Le Le JugemJugement ent DerniDernier er (Last (Last JudgmeJudgment) nt) ou ou La La CréatiCréationonX X Le Le Tems Tems ou ou le le Monde, Monde, représenreroit représenreroit le le Globe Globe de de la la Terre Terre & & sesses

révolutions. [Moakley says “The Word”]révolutions. [Moakley says “The Word”]

1782 1782 Etteilla Etteilla applies applies to to the the Royal Royal censor censor to to publishpublish CartonomanieCartonomanie Egiptienne,Egiptienne, ououinterpré interpré  tatontaton dede 7878 hieroglipeshieroglipes quiqui sont sont  sur sur  lesles cartescartes nommé nommé  eses TarotsTarots((EgyptianEgyptian Cartonomania,Cartonomania, or or InterpretationInterpretation of of  thethe 7878 hieroglyphshieroglyphs whichwhich areare ononthethe cardscards called called TarotsTarots). He is refused.). He is refused.

1782 1782 Cagliostro Cagliostro founds founds his his Egyptian Egyptian Rite Rite Lodge Lodge combined combined with with a a private private temple temple of of Isis at which Cagliostro is High Priest. His researches consist of a body of Isis at which Cagliostro is High Priest. His researches consist of a body of 

knowledge known as theknowledge known as the  Arcana Arcana Arcanorum Arcanorum, or A. A., and basing his “internal, or A. A., and basing his “internalniques from German Rosicrucian lodges.niques from German Rosicrucian lodges.alchemy” on Tantrik techalchemy” on Tantrik tech

1783‐86 1783‐86 Publication Publication of of Etteilla’sEtteilla’s ManièreManière dede sese ré ré  créer créer avecavec lele  Jeu Jeu dede CartesCartes nomméesnomméesTarotsTarots (( A A way way toto entertainentertain onesel onesel withwith thethe pack  pack of of cardscards called called TarotsTarots) in four) in fourparts. He claims it was devised by a committee of seventeen magi, presidedparts. He claims it was devised by a committee of seventeen magi, presidedover by Hermes Trismegistus nearly 4,000 years before. The first copy wasover by Hermes Trismegistus nearly 4,000 years before. The first copy wasinscribed on leaves of gold which were disposed about a fire temple at inscribed on leaves of gold which were disposed about a fire temple at Memphis. [3Ds, pp. 83‐85] His recreation of the deck has the first 12 cardsMemphis. [3Ds, pp. 83‐85] His recreation of the deck has the first 12 cardsbased on the creation myths in thebased on the creation myths in the DivineDivine Pymander,Pymander, and on astrology, as heand on astrology, as he

r.r.felt Tarot could be consulted in an afelt Tarot could be consulted in an astrological mannestrological manne

1789 1789 Publication Publication of of the the first first Etteilla Etteilla deck. deck. Available Available as as thetheGrand Grand EtteillaEtteilla deck fromdeck fromGrimaud since 1982. The Trumps and all astrological correspondences are asGrimaud since 1982. The Trumps and all astrological correspondences are asfollows:follows:

cial to thecial to the1 1 Etteilla ‐ Etteilla ‐ Le ConLe Consultant (sultant (Male). ArMale). Aries. Papies. Papus says us says this ithis is “spes “speEdmondEdmondus: Sunus: Sun

Tarot of Etteilla” ‐ I'd make it the Bateleur, as doesTarot of Etteilla” ‐ I'd make it the Bateleur, as doesPapPaponon

2 2 Eclaircissement Eclaircissement (Enlightenment/Fir(Enlightenment/Fire). e). Taurus.Taurus.: Mo: Mo3 3 Propos Propos (Discussion/Water). (Discussion/Water). Gemini. Gemini. PapusPapus

4 4 Dépouillement Dépouillement (Loss/Air). (Loss/Air). Cancer. Cancer. Papus: Papus: StarStar5 5 Voyage Voyage (Travel/Earth). (Travel/Earth). Leo. Leo. Papus: Papus: WorldWorld6 6 Nuit Nuit (Night/Day). (Night/Day). Virgo. Virgo. Papus: Papus: Empress Empress ‐ I'd ‐ I'd make it make it the Pthe Popessopess7 7 Appui Appui (Support/Protection(Support/Protection). ). Libra. Libra. Papus: Papus: EmperorEmperor

pess ‐ I'd make it thepess ‐ I'd make it the8 8 Etteilla Etteilla ‐ ‐ Le Le Consultante Consultante (Female). (Female). Scorpio. Scorpio. Papus: Papus: PoPoEmpressEmpress

ee9 9 La La Justice Justice (Justice/Jurist). (Justice/Jurist). Sagittarius. Sagittarius. Papus: Papus: JusticeJustice

ncnchh

10 10 La Tempérance (Temperance/PrLa Tempérance (Temperance/Priest). Capricorn. Papus: Temperaiest). Capricorn. Papus: Temperapus: Force, i.e., Strengt pus: Force, i.e., Strengt 11 11 La Force (Strength/MLa Force (Strength/Monarch). Aquarius. Paonarch). Aquarius. Pa

12 12 La Prudence (Prudence/TLa Prudence (Prudence/The Masses). Pisces. Papus: Hanged Mhe Masses). Pisces. Papus: Hanged Manan13 13 Mariage (Marriage/Mariage (Marriage/Union). Papus: Union). Papus: LoversLovers14 14 Force Majeure (Absolute Necessity/Force Majeure (Absolute Necessity/Absolute Necessity). Papus: DevilAbsolute Necessity). Papus: Devil15 15 Maladie (Illness/Illness). Papus: Bateleur ‐ I'd make it the Pope ‐ it showsMaladie (Illness/Illness). Papus: Bateleur ‐ I'd make it the Pope ‐ it shows

the same person as performed the Marriage (in bishop's fish‐hat) holdingthe same person as performed the Marriage (in bishop's fish‐hat) holdingcorners; one of thecorners; one of thea wand over an altar table a wand over an altar table with ram's heads on thewith ram's heads on the

ent ent reversed meanings is “Mage.”reversed meanings is “Mage.”

udgmudgm16 16 Jugement (Judgment/JudgmenJugement (Judgment/Judgment). Papus: Jt). Papus: J17 17 Mortalité (Death/NMortalité (Death/Nothingness). Papus: othingness). Papus: DeathDeath18 18 Traître (Traitor/Traître (Traitor/Traitor). Papus: Traitor). Papus: Hermit Hermit 19 19 Détresse or Misere (PovertDétresse or Misere (Poverty/Prison). Papus: Ty/Prison). Papus: Towerower

s: Wheel of Fortunes: Wheel of Fortuneagreement). Papus: Chariot agreement). Papus: Chariot 

20 Fortune (Fortune/Raise). Papu20 Fortune (Fortune/Raise). Papuisisee

21 Dissension (Disagreement/D21 Dissension (Disagreement/D68 68 Ten of Coins = PTen of Coins = Part of Fortunart of Fortun

dedeodeode

69 69 Nine of CoinNine of Coins = South Ns = South Noo70 70 Eight of CoinEight of Coins = North s = North NN71 Seven of Coins = Saturn71 Seven of Coins = Saturn

72 72 Six of Coins Six of Coins = Jupiter= Jupiter73 73 Five of CoinFive of Coins = Marss = Mars74 74 Four of CoiFour of Coins = Moonns = Moon

nusnuscurycury

75 75 Three of CoThree of Coins = Veins = Ve76 76 Two of CoiTwo of Coins = Merns = Mer77 Ace of Coins = Sun77 Ace of Coins = Sun

1789 1789 Cagliostro Cagliostro arrested arrested in in Rome Rome and and condemned condemned to to death death as as a a heretic heretic (the(thesentence is commuted and he dies sentence is commuted and he dies in prison in 1795).in prison in 1795).

ution. Storming of the Bastille ‐ 14 July.ution. Storming of the Bastille ‐ 14 July.1789 1789 Beginning Beginning of of the the French French RevolRevol

1791 1791 Etteilla Etteilla dies. dies. Publication Publication of of  DictionnaireDictionnaire SynonimiqueSynonimique dudu LivreLivre dede Thot Thot ((ThesaurusThesaurus of of  thethe Book Book  of of  ThothThoth) by Anonymous, but possibly a pupil of ) by Anonymous, but possibly a pupil of Etteilla’s, retired army officer le Chevalier Pierre‐Joseph Joubert de la Salette.Etteilla’s, retired army officer le Chevalier Pierre‐Joseph Joubert de la Salette.(Decker, et al, and Huson,(Decker, et al, and Huson, TheThe TrueTrue Tarot,Tarot, recently republished asrecently republished as TheTheMystical Mystical OriginsOrigins of of thethe Tarot Tarot ].].

late 18late 18thth c? c? French French copperplate copperplate deck wideck with 21 th 21 extant extant cards, called cards, called by by Kaplan, theKaplan, theGrandprêtreGrandprêtre Tarot Tarot . It appears to be the first deck using the titles High Priest . It appears to be the first deck using the titles High Priest and High Priestess:and High Priestess: LeLe  grandprêtre grandprêtre andand LaLa  grandprêtresse grandprêtresse.. LaLa  prudence prudencereplaces the Hanged Man and shows him upright. Card XV is untitled but replaces the Hanged Man and shows him upright. Card XV is untitled but depicts the Fool instead of the Devil (or could be a combination). [Kaplan, ii,depicts the Fool instead of the Devil (or could be a combination). [Kaplan, ii,p.194].p.194].

“...major writers of cartomancy insisted the proper cards to use for this were“...major writers of cartomancy insisted the proper cards to use for this wereTarots....three varieties: German Tarots, Italian Tarots (not produced in ItalyTarots....three varieties: German Tarots, Italian Tarots (not produced in Italybut a traditional form used in France and elsewhere) such as the Tarot debut a traditional form used in France and elsewhere) such as the Tarot deMarseille, Tarot de Besancon and Belgian with Italian suit signs, EgyptianMarseille, Tarot de Besancon and Belgian with Italian suit signs, EgyptianTarots by which was meant Etteilla's cards and others in that tradition. UntilTarots by which was meant Etteilla's cards and others in that tradition. Until1889, when French writers on cartomancy deigned to notice the first two1889, when French writers on cartomancy deigned to notice the first twovarieties of Tarots, they invariably insisted that only the “Egyptian ones arevarieties of Tarots, they invariably insisted that only the “Egyptian ones aresuitable for foretelling the future” [Decker and Dummett]suitable for foretelling the future” [Decker and Dummett]

Paris).Paris).c. 1800c. 1800 LeLe Grand Grand EtteillaEtteilla ouou L’Art L’Art dede Tirer Tirer lesles CartesCartes by Julia Orsini (by Julia Orsini (

1804‐1807 1804‐1807 Melchior Melchior Montmignon Montmignon D’Odoucet D’Odoucet issues issues the the three three volumevolume ScienceScience desdes Signes,Signes,ouou médecinemédecine dede l’esprit,l’esprit, connueconnue soussous lele nomnom dede tirer tirer  lesles cartes,cartes, (The(The ScienceScience of of Signs,Signs, or or medicinemedicine for  for thethe mind,mind, knownknown under under thethe namename of of card card drawing)drawing), based, basedon the work of Etteilla. This lays the ground work for Minor Arcanaon the work of Etteilla. This lays the ground work for Minor Arcanainterpretations today. [Huson,interpretations today. [Huson, TheThe TrueTrue Tarot,Tarot, recently republished asrecently republished as TheTheMystical Mystical OriginsOrigins of of thethe Tarot Tarot ]]

es 1875.es 1875.1810 1810 Eliphas Eliphas Levi Levi born: born: revolutionary, revolutionary, ex‐priest, ex‐priest, magician, magician, scholar. scholar. DiDi

1811 1811 Paul Paul Christian Christian born. born. Real Real name: name: Jean‐Baptiste Jean‐Baptiste Pitois. Pitois. Dies Dies 1877.1877.

18141814 LesLes SouvenirsSouvenirs ProphétiquesProphétiques d’Uned’Une Sibylle,Sibylle, Sur Sur  lesles CausesCauses SécrètesSécrètes dede sonson Arrestation, Arrestation, LeLe 1111 DécembreDécembre 18091809 by Mlle. M.A. Le Normand (Paris).by Mlle. M.A. Le Normand (Paris).

1826 1826 Parisian Parisian publisher publisher Pierre Pierre Mongie Mongie republishes republishes Etteilla’s Etteilla’s original original deck deck but but withwithFreemasonic sounding titles on the cards. (now Grimaud’sFreemasonic sounding titles on the cards. (now Grimaud’s Grand Grand  EtteillaEtteillaTarot).Tarot).

“This version was printed from the original copper plates, which had been“This version was printed from the original copper plates, which had beenaltered to erase the corner symbols (but not the numbers of the cards) andaltered to erase the corner symbols (but not the numbers of the cards) andadd to most of the trumps, court cards and Aces new legends in cursiveadd to most of the trumps, court cards and Aces new legends in cursivescript, inside the frames of the pictorial designs, thus conferring on themscript, inside the frames of the pictorial designs, thus conferring on themnames with a Biblical or Masonic flavo, such as “Hiram's Masonry” (card 2),names with a Biblical or Masonic flavo, such as “Hiram's Masonry” (card 2),“Solomon” (card 9), “Rehoboam (card 21) and 'the Cup of Balthasar” card 49,“Solomon” (card 9), “Rehoboam (card 21) and 'the Cup of Balthasar” card 49,the Ace of Cups)...The label goes on to advertise a book...The book...Almost the Ace of Cups)...The label goes on to advertise a book...The book...Almost the whole section of the book devoted to the Egyptian Tarots is reprinted inthe whole section of the book devoted to the Egyptian Tarots is reprinted inan unattributed pamphlet entitled Grand Etteilla issued by Grimaud with thean unattributed pamphlet entitled Grand Etteilla issued by Grimaud with theversion of Grand Etteilla I they have been producing for many years...”version of Grand Etteilla I they have been producing for many years...”[Decker and Dummett][Decker and Dummett]

1831 1831 Helena Helena Blavatsky Blavatsky born born 12 12 August August just just after after midnight midnight in in the the Ukraine. Ukraine. DiesDies1891.1891.

Kenneth MackenzieKenneth Mackenzie1833 1833 born born 31 31 October October at at Deptford.Deptford.

18381838 Grand Grand  livrelivre dede Thot Thot deck published by Simon Blocquel — a variation on thedeck published by Simon Blocquel — a variation on theEtteilla deck with a book by Julia Orsini calledEtteilla deck with a book by Julia Orsini called LeLe Grand Grand  EtteillaEtteilla ouou L’Art L’Art  dedeTirer Tirer lesles CartesCartes. (see 1800).. (see 1800).

18431843  Jeu Jeu dede lala PrincessePrincesse Tarot Tarot  first published as book illustrations. Reprinted asfirst published as book illustrations. Reprinted asCartomanziaCartomanzia ItalianaItaliana by Edizioni del Solleone in 1983. There is a much betterby Edizioni del Solleone in 1983. There is a much betterreprint of Jeu de la Princesse by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, circa 1998‐2001.reprint of Jeu de la Princesse by Éditions Dusserre, Paris, circa 1998‐2001.Reprinted after the first edition issued by Charles Wattiliaux in 1860. LoReprinted after the first edition issued by Charles Wattiliaux in 1860. LoScarabeo has a reprint too.Scarabeo has a reprint too.

1848 1848 Fox Fox sisters sisters claim claim spirit spirit communication.communication.

1854 1854 MacGregor MacGregor Mathers Mathers born born January January 8 8 at at West West Hackney. Hackney. Possibly Possibly 10:56 10:56 am.am.GMT.GMT.

18541854 TheThe DogmasDogmas && Ritual Ritual  of of  HighHigh MagicMagic (Doctrine and Literature of (Doctrine and Literature of Transcendental Magic) by Eliphas Lévi. First identifies Yod/Fire/Batons;Transcendental Magic) by Eliphas Lévi. First identifies Yod/Fire/Batons;

/Coins as per Agrippa (above)./Coins as per Agrippa (above).H/Water/Cups; V/Air/Swords; H/EarthH/Water/Cups; V/Air/Swords; H/Earth

1857 1857 Arthur Arthur Edward Edward Waite Waite born. born. Dies Dies 1942.1942.

18571857 LesLes Rômes,Rômes, histoirehistoire vraievraie desdes vraisvrais BohémiensBohémiens by J.A. Vaillant (Paris). Study of by J.A. Vaillant (Paris). Study of gypsies as descendents and carries of Hindustani wisdom, reinforcing theirgypsies as descendents and carries of Hindustani wisdom, reinforcing theirrole in Tarot origin theories.role in Tarot origin theories.

Oswald Wirth bornOswald Wirth born1860 1860 . . Dies Dies 1943.1943.

HistoireHistoire dede lala MagieMagie by Elipby Elip1860 1860 has has Lévi Lévi (Paris).(Paris).

GrandsGrands18611861 LeLe Clef Clef desdes MystèresMystères by Eliphas Lévi (Paris).by Eliphas Lévi (Paris).

1861 1861 December December 3rd. 3rd. Kenneth Kenneth Mackenzie Mackenzie visits visits Éliphas Éliphas Lévi Lévi in in Paris. Paris. Tells Tells him him of of his work with Tarot. Lévi shows Mackenzie a manuscript set of 21 cards +his work with Tarot. Lévi shows Mackenzie a manuscript set of 21 cards +Fool “according to the earliest authorities” and drawn by his own hand. HeFool “according to the earliest authorities” and drawn by his own hand. Hewrote about his impressions of the occasion aswrote about his impressions of the occasion as  An An  Account  Account  of of  What What  Passed Passed betweenbetween EliphasEliphas LeviLevi  Zahed  Zahed  (Abbé (Abbé  Constant),Constant), Occult Occult  Philosopher,Philosopher, and and BAPHOMETUS BAPHOMETUS  (Kenneth(Kenneth R.R. H.H. Mackenzie),Mackenzie),  Astrologer  Astrologer  and and  Spiritualist,Spiritualist, inin thethe

December,December, f f  eeCity of City of Paris,Paris, 18611861 oror ThTh Rosicrucian.Rosicrucian.

1861 1861 An An Etteilla Etteilla III‐style III‐style Tarot Tarot deck deck is is published published in in Russia Russia with with completecompleteillustrated Pips (the first ever?). THE illustrated Pips (the first ever?). THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK THOTH OR AN ARTMYSTERIOUS BOOK THOTH OR AN ARTOF FORTUNE‐TELLING WITH 78 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CARDS, WHICHOF FORTUNE‐TELLING WITH 78 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CARDS, WHICHSURVIVED THE FIRE OF THE FAMOUS ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. MOSSURVIVED THE FIRE OF THE FAMOUS ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY. MOSCOW,COW,Bahmetev's PriBahmetev's Printing House, 1861. Photocopies provided and scannnting House, 1861. Photocopies provided and scanned byed bySergey DavydoSergey Davydov. Present whereabouts of deck is unknown. Seev. Present whereabouts of deck is unknown. See JamesJamesRevak's websiteRevak's website..

18631863 L'hommeL'homme rougerouge desdes TuileriesTuileries by Paul Christian (J‐P. Pitois). This novel tells of by Paul Christian (J‐P. Pitois). This novel tells of an encounter between Napoleon and a Benedictine monk who possesses anan encounter between Napoleon and a Benedictine monk who possesses anoccult manuscript. Seems to be the first use of the word Arcana in relation tooccult manuscript. Seems to be the first use of the word Arcana in relation tothe cards (from Iamblichus). Describes seventy‐eight symbolic houses orthe cards (from Iamblichus). Describes seventy‐eight symbolic houses orpictorial keys, corresponding to the Tarot deck using Egyptian npictorial keys, corresponding to the Tarot deck using Egyptian names anames anddimagery. Virtually the same descriptions of the Arcana reaimagery. Virtually the same descriptions of the Arcana reappearppear inin

kkChristian’s later worChristian’s later wor HistoireHistoire de lade la magiemagie (1870). See Mark Filipas'(1870). See Mark Filipas' websitewebsite..

c. c. 1863+ 1863+ Edmond Edmond Billaudot Billaudot (1829‐81), (1829‐81), who who Mlle Mlle Le Le Normand Normand declaredeclared in hd in hererautobiography as her successor, created his own hand‐drawn deck in whichautobiography as her successor, created his own hand‐drawn deck in whichhe attempted to integrate the Etteilla I correspondences with the Tarot dehe attempted to integrate the Etteilla I correspondences with the Tarot deMarseille and the descriptions and attributes given by Paul Christian inMarseille and the descriptions and attributes given by Paul Christian inL'hommeL'homme rougerouge desdes TuileriesTuileries (1863). These include the now(1863). These include the now “standard“standardcontinental” correspondences to the Hebrew letters. The deck itself continental” correspondences to the Hebrew letters. The deck itself (c. 1865)(c. 1865)was published in 1966 by Grimaud as thewas published in 1966 by Grimaud as the Grand Grand  Tarot Tarot  BellineBelline. See. See KostenkoKostenkowebsite.website.

1864 1864 Robert Robert Chambers'Chambers' Book Book of of DaysDays (Vol. 1, p. 281ff), gives the “folklore of playing(Vol. 1, p. 281ff), gives the “folklore of playingcards” based on fortune‐telling techniques used by soldier’s wives in thecards” based on fortune‐telling techniques used by soldier’s wives in theearly 19th century British Empire. This seems to be the source of Waite’searly 19th century British Empire. This seems to be the source of Waite’sinterpretations as “Grand Orient.”interpretations as “Grand Orient.”

1865‐1870 The1865‐1870 The 7878 TarotsTarots EgyptiensEgyptiens –– Grand Grand  jeu jeu dede l’Oraclel’Oracle desdes DamesDames deck appears as adeck appears as acompletely redrawn, Etteilla‐style deck with many alterations. Sometimescompletely redrawn, Etteilla‐style deck with many alterations. Sometimescalled Etteilla III, it was designed in 1865 by G. Regamey, reprinted ascalled Etteilla III, it was designed in 1865 by G. Regamey, reprinted as Tarot Tarot EgyptienEgyptien by Éditions Dusserre in 1985.by Éditions Dusserre in 1985.

18651865 TheThe History History of of PlayingPlaying CardsCards withwith Anecdotes Anecdotes of of their their UseUse inin Conjuring,Conjuring, FortuneFortune--Telling,Telling, and and Card Card --SharpingSharping by Rev. Ed. S. Taylor (London). (See by Rev. Ed. S. Taylor (London). (See 1973 reprint).1973 reprint).

18671867 Manuel Manuel  IllustreIllustre dede Cartomancie.Cartomancie. L’Art L’Art  dede Tirer Tirer  LesLes CartesCartes FrancaisFrancais suivisuivi duduLivreLivre dede Thot Thot ouou Jeu Jeu dede lala PrincessePrincesse Tarot Tarot by J. Trismégiste (Paris).by J. Trismégiste (Paris).

18701870 HistoireHistoire dede lala MagieMagie by Paul Christian (J‐P. Pitois). Development of the ideasby Paul Christian (J‐P. Pitois). Development of the ideashe popularized in his 1863 novel. Presented the Tarot as a mystery schoolhe popularized in his 1863 novel. Presented the Tarot as a mystery schoolteaching experienced as an extension of theteaching experienced as an extension of the KrataKrata RepoaRepoa Egyptian SphinxEgyptian Sphinxritual (see 1657; 1770). First used ritual (see 1657; 1770). First used decans in relation to 36 Number Cards. decans in relation to 36 Number Cards. HisHiswork was plagiarized freely by other writers: see Burgoyne and the Hermeticwork was plagiarized freely by other writers: see Burgoyne and the HermeticBrotherhood of Luxor (1883); and Saint Germain (1901). It became the basisBrotherhood of Luxor (1883); and Saint Germain (1901). It became the basisfor the Church of Light Tarot materials (1918).for the Church of Light Tarot materials (1918).

1870 1870 William William Carpenter's Carpenter's article article ininTheThe RosicrucianRosicrucian (January) mentions that “Levi's(January) mentions that “Levi'sbooks were very little known even among the members of our mystic andbooks were very little known even among the members of our mystic andsecret orders.” Carpenter may be the source for the first printed reference insecret orders.” Carpenter may be the source for the first printed reference in

lt significance of the Tarot cardlt significance of the Tarot cardtthhe e EEnngglliissh h llaanngguuaagge e tto o tthhe e aalllleeggeed d ooccccu u ss..

1873 1873 Max Max Theon Theon made made Grand Grand Master Master of of thethe HermeticHermetic Brotherhood Brotherhood of of  Luxor Luxor , Peter, PeterDavidson was the Order's frontal Chief. Blavatsky, Olcott, Barlet, BurgoyneDavidson was the Order's frontal Chief. Blavatsky, Olcott, Barlet, Burgoyneand others of the time were numbered on its rolls and probably used theirand others of the time were numbered on its rolls and probably used theirEgyptianized version of the Tarot (see 1883). Blavatsky soon severed tiesEgyptianized version of the Tarot (see 1883). Blavatsky soon severed ties

..with the H B of Lwith the H B of L

ty ty by Madam Blavatsky.by Madam Blavatsky.1875 1875 Founding Founding of of thethe Theosophical Theosophical SocieSocie

Aleister Crowley born. Dies 1947.Aleister Crowley born. Dies 1947.18751875

18761876  A A DescriptiveDescriptive CatalogueCatalogue of of  PlayingPlaying and and  Other Other  CardsCards inin thethe BritishBritish MuseumMuseumaccompanied accompanied by by aa ConciseConcise General General History History of of thethe Subject Subject and and RemarksRemarks onon CardsCardsof of  DivinationDivination and and  of of  aa PoliticoPolitico--Historical Historical  Character Character  by William Hughesby William HughesWillshire (London).Willshire (London).

18771877 IsisIsis Unveiled Unveiled by Helena Blavatsky (who used a lot by Helena Blavatsky (who used a lot of Lévi)of Lévi)

1878 1878 Frieda Frieda Harris Harris (neé (neé Marguerete Marguerete Frieda Frieda Bloxam) Bloxam) born born in in London, London, England.England.

1883 1883 “The “The Taro” Taro” by by T. T. H. H. Burgoyne. Burgoyne. This This article article appeared appeared in in a a number number of of succeeding volumes of succeeding volumes of TheThe Platonist Platonist , a monthly periodical devoted chiefly to, a monthly periodical devoted chiefly tothe dissemination of the Platonic Philosophy in all its phases. This isthe dissemination of the Platonic Philosophy in all its phases. This is

essentially a ripoff of Paul Christian’s description of the Tarot cards (seeessentially a ripoff of Paul Christian’s description of the Tarot cards (seesis of the Hermetic Brotherhood of sis of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor’s Tarot teachings.Luxor’s Tarot teachings.1870) and the ba1870) and the ba

1884 1884 Founding Founding of of thethe LondonLondon Theosophical Theosophical Society Society ..

1884 1884 Paul Paul Foster Foster Case Case born born on on October October 3, 3, 5:28 5:28 PM, PM, in in Perendor Perendor NY NY (now (now calledcalledD D 11995544..Fairport). Fairport). ies ies inin

1885 1885 Founding Founding of of thethe HermeticHermetic Society Society  by Anna Kingsford, and of the Dublinby Anna Kingsford, and of the Dublinesiding.esiding.Hermetic Society, W. B. Yeats prHermetic Society, W. B. Yeats pr

Kenneth MackenziKenneth Mackenzi1886 1886 e e dies dies 3 3 July.July.

KabbalahKabbalah Unveil Unveil  ..18871887 ed ed translated by MacGregor Matherstranslated by MacGregor Mathers

18871887 TabulaTabula BembinaBembina by William Wynn Westcott (Bath).by William Wynn Westcott (Bath).

1887 1887 Westcott Westcott obtains obtains papers papers from from Mrs. Mrs. Mackenzie Mackenzie and and soon soon after after asks asks Mathers Mathers totohelp him write up rituals based on a cypher manuscript. Mackenzie’s wifehelp him write up rituals based on a cypher manuscript. Mackenzie’s wifewas known as “Sister Cryptonyma” to Mackenzie’s “Cryptonymus”.was known as “Sister Cryptonyma” to Mackenzie’s “Cryptonymus”.Mackenzie crafted many of the core rituals for theMackenzie crafted many of the core rituals for the Sat Sat B’haiB’hai..

18881888 TheThe Tarot:Tarot: ItsIts Occult Occult Signification,Signification, UseUse inin FortuneFortune Telling,Telling, and and Method Method of of Play,Play,Mathers.Mathers.Etc.Etc. by MacGregorby MacGregor

1888 1888 Founding Founding of of thethe HermeticHermetic Order Order  of of  thethe GoldenGolden DawnDawn on March 1. (Annaon March 1. (Annad s d s mmoonntth h eeaarrlliieerr..))Kingsford ie oneKingsford ie one

1888 1888 Founding Founding of of thethe KabbalisticKabbalistic Rose+Croix Rose+Croix  by Stanislas de Guaita in Paris.by Stanislas de Guaita in Paris.Members include Péladan, Papus, Oswald Wirth. Wirth’s Tarot deck is basedMembers include Péladan, Papus, Oswald Wirth. Wirth’s Tarot deck is basedon the teachings of de Guaita.on the teachings of de Guaita.

18881888 TheThe Secret Secret DoctrineDoctrine by Madam Blavatsky.by Madam Blavatsky.

1889 1889 Guaita/Wirth Guaita/Wirth deck. deck. Oswald Oswald Wirth’s Wirth’s first first deck,deck, LesLes  22 22  Arcanes Arcanes dudu Tarot Tarot KabbalistiqueKabbalistique , published in an edition of 350 copies. Subtitled “Designed for, published in an edition of 350 copies. Subtitled “Designed forthe use of initiates by Oswald Wirth in accordance with the indications of the use of initiates by Oswald Wirth in accordance with the indications of Stanislas de Guaita. This was the first published set of occult Tarot cardsStanislas de Guaita. This was the first published set of occult Tarot cardsother than those deriving from Etteilla. He revised the design in 1926. Thisother than those deriving from Etteilla. He revised the design in 1926. This

stinguished by its art nouvestinguished by its art nouveffiirrsst t vveerrssiioon n iis s ddi i aau u bboorrddeerrss..

1889 1889 Papus Papus publishespublishes TheThe Tarot Tarot of of thethe Bohemians.Bohemians. Contains essay by Oswald WirthContains essay by Oswald Wirthand illustrated with Wirth’s majors.and illustrated with Wirth’s majors.

itiated into GD on March 7.itiated into GD on March 7.1890 1890 William William Butler Butler Yeats Yeats inin

1891 1891 Helena Helena Blavatsky Blavatsky dies.dies.

18931893 TheThe Devil’sDevil’s PicturePicture Books:Books:  A A History History  of of  PlayingPlaying CardsCards by Mrs. John King Vanby Mrs. John King VanRensselaer (NY: Dodd, Mead, and Co.).Rensselaer (NY: Dodd, Mead, and Co.).

18961896 TheThe Magical Magical  Ritual Ritual  of of  thethe SanctumSanctum Regnum,Regnum, Interpreted Interpreted  by by  thethe Tarot Tarot TrumpsTrumpsby William Wynn Westcott.by William Wynn Westcott.

1896 1896 Falconnier/Wegener Falconnier/Wegener deck. deck. Publication Publication of of LesLes XXII  XXII lameslames hermètiqueshermètiques dudu tarot tarot divinatoiredivinatoire by R. Falconnier. Here, for the first time, could be seen designsby R. Falconnier. Here, for the first time, could be seen designswhich truly mimicked Egyptian art – based on the descriptions of Paulwhich truly mimicked Egyptian art – based on the descriptions of PaulChristian (1870). The images were drawn by Maurice Otto Wegener andChristian (1870). The images were drawn by Maurice Otto Wegener andbased on the detailed descriptions by Christian (see also 1901). These are thebased on the detailed descriptions by Christian (see also 1901). These are theinspiration inspiration for for most most s.s.future Egyptian‐style Tarot deckfuture Egyptian‐style Tarot deck

18961896 TheThe SquareSquare of of SevensSevens by Robert Antrobus. See 1735.by Robert Antrobus. See 1735.

1898 1898 Aleister Aleister Crowley Crowley initiated initiated into into Golden Golden Dawn Dawn on on Nov. Nov. 26, 26, taking taking the the mottomottoPerduraboPerdurabo..

18991899 TheThe MysticMystic RoseRose  from from thethe GardenGarden of of  thethe KingKing by Sir Fairfax L. Cartwright by Sir Fairfax L. Cartwright (London: H.S. Nichols). Source for Blakeley’s(London: H.S. Nichols). Source for Blakeley’s Mystical Mystical  Tower Tower  of of  thethe Tarot Tarot (1974).(1974).

The Golden Dawn splitsThe Golden Dawn splits1900 1900 into into many many factions.factions.

19011901 Practical Practical  Astrology  Astrology  by Edgar de Valcourt‐Vermont — published under theby Edgar de Valcourt‐Vermont — published under thepseudonym of Comte C. de Saint Germain. (Reprint, see 1973.) Basicallypseudonym of Comte C. de Saint Germain. (Reprint, see 1973.) Basicallyplagiarized material from Paul Christian (see 1870). Valcourt’s bookplagiarized material from Paul Christian (see 1870). Valcourt’s bookreproduced the earlier illustrations by Falconnier‐ Wegener (see 1896),reproduced the earlier illustrations by Falconnier‐ Wegener (see 1896),adding designs adding designs for the for the Minor Arcana. Minor Arcana. The The only difference only difference between thebetween theWegener designs and the Valcourt‐Vermont reproductions is that Trump IIWegener designs and the Valcourt‐Vermont reproductions is that Trump II(The Gate of the Sanctuary) was slightly redesigned. They are the basis for(The Gate of the Sanctuary) was slightly redesigned. They are the basis forthe Church of Light Tarot (1918). These 78 images were later published as athe Church of Light Tarot (1918). These 78 images were later published as adeck in 1978 by AGMüller under the name Egyptian Tarot. See Mark Filipas'deck in 1978 by AGMüller under the name Egyptian Tarot. See Mark Filipas'website.website.

1903 1903 Annie Annie Horniman Horniman does does Tarot Tarot reading reading in in which which she she decides decides to to finance finance an an IrishIrishey Theatre in Dubliney Theatre in DublinTThheeaattrre e ((tthhe e AAbbb b ))..

Founding of theFounding of the OrdoOrdo TempliTempli OrientisOrientis in Germany.in Germany.1906?1906?

19061906 LesLes CartesCartes àà  Jouer  Jouer  dudu QuatorzièmeQuatorzième auau VingtièmeVingtième SiècleSiècle by Henry‐Renéby Henry‐RenéD’Allemagne (Paris). A major and rare work on the history of playing cardsD’Allemagne (Paris). A major and rare work on the history of playing cards

s of cards.s of cards.with 3200 reproductionwith 3200 reproduction

1907 1907 Founding Founding of of Crowley’sCrowley’s Argentium Argentium Astrum. Astrum.

19091909 Manuel Manuel SynthétiqueSynthétique && PratiquePratique dudu Tarot Tarot by Eudes Picard (Paris: H. Daragon,by Eudes Picard (Paris: H. Daragon,Libraire‐Éditeur). Original designs for the Minor Arcana. Sceptres = fire;Libraire‐Éditeur). Original designs for the Minor Arcana. Sceptres = fire;Coins = Earth; Cups = Air; Swords = Water. The number progression is basedCoins = Earth; Cups = Air; Swords = Water. The number progression is basedon the pattern of vegetative growth.on the pattern of vegetative growth.

19091909 LeLe Tarot Tarot DivinatoireDivinatoire deck created by Papus & Goulinat deck first deck created by Papus & Goulinat deck first published.published.

1909 Dec.1909 Dec. First publicatiFirst publication of on of  the deck conceptualized by A.E. Waite, art by Pamelathe deck conceptualized by A.E. Waite, art by PamelaColman‐SmithColman‐Smith, publ, published by Rider & Co. London. The two editions wereished by Rider & Co. London. The two editions weredifferent regadifferent regarding crding cardstock used and the pattern of the backs (roses andardstock used and the pattern of the backs (roses andlilies and brolilies and brown pebbles respectively). At least two further editions werewn pebbles respectively). At least two further editions wereprinted before World War II which from 1972 onwards was licensed to USprinted before World War II which from 1972 onwards was licensed to USGames Systems Inc.Games Systems Inc.

1910 1910 The The first first edition edition of of Waite's Waite's card‐size card‐size bookbook TheThe Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot was datedwas dated1910, but accompanied the deck in 1909. A new expanded edition of 1910, but accompanied the deck in 1909. A new expanded edition of TheThe Key Key appeared in 1920 and again in 1931.appeared in 1920 and again in 1931.

19101910 TheThe Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot  by A.E. Waite, published as a book and deck set. Theby A.E. Waite, published as a book and deck set. Thecards have a brown “pebble” backing. There is some indication that twocards have a brown “pebble” backing. There is some indication that twoeditions were printed in 1910 – the second on better cardstock than the first editions were printed in 1910 – the second on better cardstock than the first (?), Although this might refer to the stand‐alone deck in 1909 and the set in(?), Although this might refer to the stand‐alone deck in 1909 and the set in1910.1910.

19101910 LeLe Tarot Tarot  Divinatoire:Divinatoire: Clef Clef  dudu tiragetirage desdes CartesCartes et et  desdes SortsSorts by Papus. Cardby Papus. Cardinterpretations based on Etteilla and his disciple D’Odoucet (1804).interpretations based on Etteilla and his disciple D’Odoucet (1804).

19101910 TheThe Tarot Tarot  of of  thethe Bohemians:Bohemians:  Absolute Absolute Key Key  toto Occult Occult  ScienceScience by Papus,by Papus,translated by A. P. Morton. (for French original see 1889; many Englishtranslated by A. P. Morton. (for French original see 1889; many Englisheditions, esp. 1971).editions, esp. 1971).

1911 1911 Pierpont‐Morgan Pierpont‐Morgan Library Library acquired acquired thethe Visconti‐Sforza cardsVisconti‐Sforza cards from a dealerfrom a dealeramburger.amburger.named Hnamed H

1911 Waite's1911 Waite's Pictorial Pictorial  Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot  is published with illustrations of all 78is published with illustrations of all 78cards. It is based upon the text fromcards. It is based upon the text from TheThe Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot  but with newbut with newmaterial added. Many later, but not always famaterial added. Many later, but not always faithful, editions appeared.ithful, editions appeared.

19121912 Il Il DestinoDestino SvelatoSvelato dal dal TaroccoTarocco, originally designed by Bruno Sigon in 1912 as, originally designed by Bruno Sigon in 1912 asan Egyptian‐based Trump set, with a Milanese Minor Arcana. Republished byan Egyptian‐based Trump set, with a Milanese Minor Arcana. Republished byModiano in the 1975 asModiano in the 1975 as CartomanziaCartomanzia 184184, and in an English version in 1981, and in an English version in 1981under the titleunder the title CagliostroCagliostro Tarot Tarot . Interpretive keywords at the top and bottom. Interpretive keywords at the top and bottomof the Trumps are from Éliphas Lévi and Paul Christian. (see 1975, 1981) Seeof the Trumps are from Éliphas Lévi and Paul Christian. (see 1975, 1981) SeeMark Filipas' website.Mark Filipas' website.

1912 1912 “A “A Description Description of of the the Cards Cards of of the the Tarot, Tarot, with with their their Attributions; Attributions; including including aaMethod of Divination by their Use” inMethod of Divination by their Use” in TheThe Equinox:Equinox: TheThe Official Official OrganOrgan of of thethe A. A.

 A. A., published by Aleister Crowley. This was a plagiarized version of the, published by Aleister Crowley. This was a plagiarized version of theGolden Dawn manuscript “Book T”.Golden Dawn manuscript “Book T”.

19121912 Prophetical Prophetical Educational Educational and and PlayingPlaying CardsCards by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaerby Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer(Philadelphia).(Philadelphia).

Rudolf Steiner founds theRudolf Steiner founds the A A19131913 nthroposophical nthroposophical Society Society ..

TheThe SymbolismSymbolism of of thethe Tarot Tarot by P. D. Ouspensky (St. Petersburg: Tby P. D. Ouspensky (St. Petersburg: T1913 rood).1913 rood).

19171917 TheThe Key Key toto thethe Universe:Universe: or or aa Spiritual Spiritual  InterpretationInterpretation of of NumbersNumbers by Harrietteby HarrietteAugusta Curtiss and F. Homer Curtiss (San Francisco & Washington D.C.: TheAugusta Curtiss and F. Homer Curtiss (San Francisco & Washington D.C.: TheCurtiss Philosophic Book Co). “Founders of the Order of Christian Mystics.”Curtiss Philosophic Book Co). “Founders of the Order of Christian Mystics.”(Many subsequent editions. (See 1923 for Vol. 2.) Reprinted 1983 by(Many subsequent editions. (See 1923 for Vol. 2.) Reprinted 1983 byNewcastle. (Illustrated Majors of RWS, Egyptian, Marseilles, Wirth decks.)Newcastle. (Illustrated Majors of RWS, Egyptian, Marseilles, Wirth decks.)

1918 1918 C.C. C.C. Zain Zain first first publishes publishes a a series series of of instructional instructional courses, courses, which which were were at at that that time illustrated with the reproductions fromtime illustrated with the reproductions from Practical Practical  Astrology  Astrology  (see 1901).(see 1901).Contains the first Contains the first  English translation of Christian’s original ArcanaEnglish translation of Christian’s original Arcanadescriptions translat descriptions translat ed in 1901 by Zain’s friend Genevieve Stebbins. Seeed in 1901 by Zain’s friend Genevieve Stebbins. SeeMark Filipas' websiteMark Filipas' website..

19181918 TheThe Illustrated Illustrated Key Key toto thethe Tarot:Tarot: TheThe Veil Veil of of Divination,Divination, IllustratingIllustrating thethe Greater Greater and and  Lesser Lesser   Arcana Arcana by L. W. de Laurence (Chicago: The de Laurenceby L. W. de Laurence (Chicago: The de LaurenceCompany). A totally plagiarized version of Company). A totally plagiarized version of Waite’s book.Waite’s book.

1918 1918 Mathers Mathers dies dies in in Paris Paris of of influenza influenza on on Nov. Nov. 5. 5. Armistice Armistice Day Day is is on on Nov. Nov. 11.11.

1919 1919 Moina Moina Mathers Mathers returns returns to to London, London, establishes establishes the the Alpha Alpha et et Omega Omega Lodge Lodge of of the Hermetic Order of the Golden the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.Dawn.

9209201 1 TTararot ot wwas as inintrtrododucuced ed tto o GeGermrmanany y bby y no no leless ss ththan an twtwo o bbooookks:s:

Ernst Kurtzahn (“Daïtyanus”): “Der Tarot ‐ Die kabbalistische Methode derErnst Kurtzahn (“Daïtyanus”): “Der Tarot ‐ Die kabbalistische Methode derZukunfterforshung als Schlüssel zum Okkultismus”, Talis Verlag, Leipzig.Zukunfterforshung als Schlüssel zum Okkultismus”, Talis Verlag, Leipzig.1920. The book (dedicated to Gustaf Meyring, author of Golem) deals with1920. The book (dedicated to Gustaf Meyring, author of Golem) deals withesoteric/kabbalistic tarot and also presents what the author call the first esoteric/kabbalistic tarot and also presents what the author call the first German tarot deck, a slightly modified version of the Etteilla deck. The 78German tarot deck, a slightly modified version of the Etteilla deck. The 78cards deck is rendered in the back of the book to be taken out, but was alsocards deck is rendered in the back of the book to be taken out, but was alsoavailable as a proper tarot deck.available as a proper tarot deck.

A. Frank‐Glahn's “Das Deutsche Tarot Buch” published by Uranus Verlag,A. Frank‐Glahn's “Das Deutsche Tarot Buch” published by Uranus Verlag,accompanied by a deck of cards “Deutsches Original Tarot”, an Egyptain styleaccompanied by a deck of cards “Deutsches Original Tarot”, an Egyptain styledeck, but unique. Glahn's book and cards should become a German tarot deck, but unique. Glahn's book and cards should become a German tarot 

e 1980's, published by Hermann Bauer Verlag.e 1980's, published by Hermann Bauer Verlag.bible, which survived up in thbible, which survived up in th

1920 1920 Crowley’s Crowley’s Abbey Abbey of of Thelema.Thelema.

1920 1920 May May 16, 16, Paul Paul Foster Foster Case Case initiated initiated into into the the Second Second Order Order of of Alpha Alpha et et OmegaOmegalodge. Channels most of the material for what would becomelodge. Channels most of the material for what would become TheThe Book Book  of of TokensTokens (see 1934).(see 1934).

19201920  An An IntroductionIntroduction toto thethe Study Study  of of  Tarot Tarot  by Paul Foster Case (NY:by Paul Foster Case (NY:mimeographed).mimeographed).

1921‐221921‐22  J. J. B.B. Trinick Trinick  Tarot Tarot  or or  Great Great  SymbolsSymbols of of  thethe PathsPaths, a set of Majors painted for, a set of Majors painted forA.E. Waite by John Brahms Trinick and Wilfrid Pippet and used in hisA.E. Waite by John Brahms Trinick and Wilfrid Pippet and used in his

r]r]Fellowship of the Rosy Cross. [Dummett & DeckeFellowship of the Rosy Cross. [Dummett & Decke

2 2 Paul Paul Foster Foster Case Case resigns resigns from from the the Golden Golden Dawn.Dawn.c. 192c. 192

19221922 Q.B.L.Q.B.L. or or TheThe Bride’sBride’s Reception:Reception: BeingBeing aa Short Short CabalisticCabalistic TreatiseTreatise onon thethe NatureNatureand and  UseUse of of  thethe TreeTree of of  LifeLife by Frater Achad (Charles Standfield Jones)by Frater Achad (Charles Standfield Jones)((CChhiiccaaggo o IILL: : CCoolllle e 11996699..gium Ad Spiritum Sanctum). Reprintedgium Ad Spiritum Sanctum). Reprinted

Alta (Vichy: Bouchet‐DreyfuAlta (Vichy: Bouchet‐Dreyfu19221922 LeLe Tarot Tarot EgyptienEgyptien bby y EElliie e ss))..

Paul Foster Case foPaul Foster Case fo1923 unds1923 unds TheThe School School of of  Ageless Ageless WisdomWisdom, probably in Boston., probably in Boston.

19231923 TheThe Key Key  of of  Destiny Destiny  by Harriette Augusta Curtiss and F. Homer Curtiss (Sanby Harriette Augusta Curtiss and F. Homer Curtiss (SanFrancisco & Washington DC: The Curtiss Philosophic Book Co). (See 1917 forFrancisco & Washington DC: The Curtiss Philosophic Book Co). (See 1917 forVol. 1. Many subsequent editions. Reprinted 1983 by Newcastle.) (IllustratedVol. 1. Many subsequent editions. Reprinted 1983 by Newcastle.) (IllustratedMajors of RWS, Egyptian, Marseilles, Wirth decks.)Majors of RWS, Egyptian, Marseilles, Wirth decks.)

19231923 TheThe EgyptianEgyptian Revival:Revival: or or  TheThe Ever Ever --ComingComing SonSon inin thethe Light Light  of of  thethe Tarot Tarot  bybyFrater Achad (Charles Stanfield Jones) (Chicago: Collegium ad SpiritumFrater Achad (Charles Stanfield Jones) (Chicago: Collegium ad SpiritumSanctum Publication Department). Reprinted 1969.Sanctum Publication Department). Reprinted 1969.

19231923 LeLe Tarot:Tarot: SignificationSignification et et  InterprétationInterprétation dudu Tarot Tarot  Italien:Italien: QuatrièmeQuatrième éditionéditionrevuerevue et et  corrigéecorrigée by J.‐G. Bourgeat; Paris: Librairie Genérale des Sciencesby J.‐G. Bourgeat; Paris: Librairie Genérale des SciencesOccultes, Chacornac Frères.Occultes, Chacornac Frères.

1926 1926 Apr Apr 26 26 Paul Foster Paul Foster Case eCase establishes the stablishes the Boston office Boston office of of BuildersBuilders of of  thethe  Adytum Adytum((B.O.T.A.B.O.T.A.).).

1926 1926 Oswald Oswald Wirth Wirth publishes publishes revision revision of of his his Tarot Tarot deck deck (original, (original, 1889) 1889) under under thethenamename LeLe Tarot Tarot desdes imagiersimagiers dudu moyenmoyen âgeâge (Tarot of the Medieval Artists).(Tarot of the Medieval Artists).

is is bobook ok b b me me naname me as as hihis s dedeck ck (s(see ee 19192626).).191927 27 OsOswwalald d WWirirth th ppubublilishshes es h h y y ththe e sasa

Dion Fortune founds theDion Fortune founds the FraFra19271927 ternity ternity (later(later Society Society )) of of thethe Inner Inner Light Light ..

19271927  A A Brief Brief  Analysis Analysis of of TheThe Tarot Tarot by Paul Foster Case (NY). Early version of what by Paul Foster Case (NY). Early version of what becamebecame TheThe Tarot:Tarot: Key Key toto thethe WisdomWisdom of of thethe Ages Ages (see 1947).(see 1947).

19281928  An An EncyclopedicEncyclopedic OutlineOutline of of  Masonic,Masonic, Hermetic,Hermetic, Qabalistic,Qabalistic, && RosicrucianRosicrucianSymbolical Symbolical  Philosophy Philosophy  by Manly Palmer Hall (Los Angeles: Philosophicalby Manly Palmer Hall (Los Angeles: PhilosophicalResearch Press). Significant chapter on the Tarot (later published as aResearch Press). Significant chapter on the Tarot (later published as abooklet). Illustration by J. Augustus Knapp will later become basis of a Tarot booklet). Illustration by J. Augustus Knapp will later become basis of a Tarot deck. Later editions published asdeck. Later editions published as TheThe Secret Secret TeachingsTeachings of of  All  All  Ages. Ages.

19281928 TheThe General General Book Book of of  thethe Tarot Tarot by A. E. Thierens (Philadelphia: D. McKay Co.)by A. E. Thierens (Philadelphia: D. McKay Co.)(see reprint, 1975.)(see reprint, 1975.)

19291929 Revised Revised New New  Art  Art  Tarot Tarot  created by J. Augustus Knapp under the direction of created by J. Augustus Knapp under the direction of Manly Palmer Hall. Republished asManly Palmer Hall. Republished as KnappKnapp--Hall Hall Tarot Tarot (1978). Deck combines(1978). Deck combinesWirth and Falconnier‐Wegener imagery with material from Westcott’sWirth and Falconnier‐Wegener imagery with material from Westcott’sTabulaTabula BembinaBembina and the works of Homer and Harriette Curtis (1917).and the works of Homer and Harriette Curtis (1917).

1930/411930/41  Arrows Arrows of of  Light:Light: FromFrom thethe EgyptianEgyptian Tarot:Tarot:  A A  practical  practical  applicationapplication of of  thetheHermeticHermetic SystemSystem of of  NamesNames and and  Numbers,Numbers, based based  uponupon thethe teachingsteachings of of  thetheBrotherhood Brotherhood  of of  Light Light  by John H. Dequer (NY: self‐published). (No cardby John H. Dequer (NY: self‐published). (No cardillustrations.) No illustrations.illustrations.) No illustrations.

1931 1931 Oswald Oswald Wirth Wirth publishes publishes second second book book on on Tarot,Tarot, IntroductionIntroduction àà l’étudel’étude duduTarot Tarot (Introduction to the Study of Tarot).(Introduction to the Study of Tarot).

19311931 PlayingPlaying CardsCards :: History History  of of  thethe Pack Pack  and and  ExplanationsExplanations of of  itsits Many Many  SecretsSecrets bybyBenham, Sir William Gurney (London: Benham, Sir William Gurney (London: Spring Books).Spring Books).

19321932 TheThe Greater Greater  TrumpsTrumps by Charles Williams (London: Victor Gollancz Ltd).by Charles Williams (London: Victor Gollancz Ltd).(Many reprintings.) Greatest tarot novel ever (Many reprintings.) Greatest tarot novel ever written.written.

19331933 OracleOracle of of  Tarot:Tarot:  A A CourseCourse onon Tarot Tarot  DivinationDivination by Paul Foster Case (NY:by Paul Foster Case (NY:mimeographed).mimeographed).

19341934 TheThe Book Book  of of  Tokens:Tokens:  22 22 MeditationsMeditations onon thethe  Ageless Ageless WisdomWisdom, commentary by, commentary byPaul Foster Case. (revised, 1968).Paul Foster Case. (revised, 1968).

19361936 TheThe Sacred Sacred Tarot Tarot book and deck by Elbert Benjamin (C.C.Zain) (Los Angeles:book and deck by Elbert Benjamin (C.C.Zain) (Los Angeles:Church of Light). (See 1918; 1969.) Gloria Beresford illustrated the deckChurch of Light). (See 1918; 1969.) Gloria Beresford illustrated the deckbased on Falconnier‐Wegener (see 1896; 1901). The deck is published by thebased on Falconnier‐Wegener (see 1896; 1901). The deck is published by theChurch of Light under the nameChurch of Light under the name EgyptianEgyptian Tarot Tarot  CardsCards, also known as, also known as TheTheBrotherhood Brotherhood  of of  Light Light  Tarot,Tarot, which takes its name from the organizationwhich takes its name from the organizationwhich Zain foundedwhich Zain founded.. TheThe Sacred Sacred  Tarot Tarot  is re‐published in 1996 withis re‐published in 1996 withsignificantly improvsignificantly improved Tarot designs which are beautifully redrawn. Seeed Tarot designs which are beautifully redrawn. SeeMark Filipas' websiteMark Filipas' website..

19391939 TheThe EncyclopediaEncyclopedia of of  Occult Occult  SciencesSciences introduced by M. C. Poinsot (NY: Tudorintroduced by M. C. Poinsot (NY: TudorPublishing Co.) Reprinted asPublishing Co.) Reprinted as TheThe CompleteComplete Book Book  of of  thethe Occult Occult  and and  FortuneFortuneTellingTelling (1945). Summarizes the interpretations of Eudes Picard (see 1909).(1945). Summarizes the interpretations of Eudes Picard (see 1909).

19411941 Pursuit Pursuit  of of  Destiny:Destiny: WithWith Thirty Thirty --six six  Tarot Tarot  CardsCards and and  anan Endpaper Endpaper  Chart Chart  of of  thetheCyclesCycles by Muriel Bruce Hasbrouck (NY: E.P. Dutton and Co., Inc.) (RWSby Muriel Bruce Hasbrouck (NY: E.P. Dutton and Co., Inc.) (RWSillustrations.) Based on the Golden Dawn system and teachings of Aleisterillustrations.) Based on the Golden Dawn system and teachings of AleisterCrowley.Crowley.

19411941  An An exhibitionexhibition of of  PlayingPlaying Cards.Cards. TheThe Tarot Tarot  (Book (Book  of of  Thoth)Thoth) 7878  paintings paintingsaccordingaccording toto thethe initiated initiated TraditionTradition and and ModernModern ScientificScientific Thought Thought withwith other other Occult Occult and and  Alchemical  Alchemical designsdesigns toto bebe shownshown at at TheThe NicholsonNicholson Gallery Gallery (Nicholson(Nicholson&& Venn)Venn) at at 4646 HighHigh Street Street Oxford Oxford  from from June June 7 7 toto June June 21 21 19411941. Catalog printed. Catalog printedwith colored pictorial wrappers. On the cover is the variant, unused versionwith colored pictorial wrappers. On the cover is the variant, unused versionof The Magician. Although the descriptions and interpretations of the cardsof The Magician. Although the descriptions and interpretations of the cardsare drawn from Crowley, the text is presumably the work of Frieda Harrisare drawn from Crowley, the text is presumably the work of Frieda Harrisand E.W. Bryant. (from R.A. Gilbert’sand E.W. Bryant. (from R.A. Gilbert’s HermeticaHermetica Catalog, Autumn 2002.).Catalog, Autumn 2002.).

m m s s eeThere There is so is so e que e que tion tion as to as to wh wh ther ther this this exhibexhibition ition ever tever took pook place.lace.

1942 1942 1 1 July July Exhibition of the Thoth Exhibition of the Thoth Tarot cards at the Berkeley Galleries in Tarot cards at the Berkeley Galleries in London.London.Catalog written by Frieda Harris for this exhibition contains several errors inCatalog written by Frieda Harris for this exhibition contains several errors inattributions of Hebrew Letters (Daleth instead of Hé for the Star and Tethattributions of Hebrew Letters (Daleth instead of Hé for the Star and Teth

r Adjustmenr Adjustmeniinnsstteeaad d oof f LLaammeed d ffo o tt))..

1944? 1944? Completion Completion of of thethe ThothThoth Deck Deck , conceptualized by Aleister Crowley, art by, conceptualized by Aleister Crowley, art byFrieda Harris.Frieda Harris.

19441944 TheThe Book Book  of of  ThothThoth by Aleister Crowley. Also a very limited edition of theby Aleister Crowley. Also a very limited edition of thecards produced in monochromatic brown.cards produced in monochromatic brown.

19451945 TheThe CompleteComplete Book Book  of of  thethe Occult Occult  and and  FortuneFortune TellingTelling introduction by M. C.introduction by M. C.Poinsot (NY: Tudor Publishing Co.) Reprint of Poinsot (NY: Tudor Publishing Co.) Reprint of  TheThe EncyclopediaEncyclopedia of of  Occult Occult SciencesSciences ((11993399)). . SSuummmmaarriiz z s s sse e the the interpretations interpretations of of Eude Eude Picard Picard (1909).(1909).

19451945 TheThe SongSong of of  SanoSano Tarot Tarot  by Nancy Fullwood (NY: Macoy Publishing).by Nancy Fullwood (NY: Macoy Publishing).sely related to Tarot, published by PF Case.sely related to Tarot, published by PF Case.Channeled material looChanneled material loo

Aleister Crowley dies.Aleister Crowley dies.19471947

19471947 TheThe Tarot:Tarot:  A A Key Key  toto thethe WisdomWisdom of of  thethe  Ages Ages by Paul Foster Case (NY: Macoyby Paul Foster Case (NY: MacoyPublishing Co). (See 1927 for early version.) (RWS‐style Majors, drawn byPublishing Co). (See 1927 for early version.) (RWS‐style Majors, drawn byJessie Burns Parke.)Jessie Burns Parke.)

19481948 LeLe Tarot Tarot  dede MarseilleMarseille book, written by Paul Marteau (owner of Grimaud)book, written by Paul Marteau (owner of Grimaud)revolutionizes the way that Tarot card interpretations are generated –revolutionizes the way that Tarot card interpretations are generated –through looking closely at the picture details of the through looking closely at the picture details of the cards.cards.

1951 1951 Pamela Pamela Colman Colman Smith Smith dies dies at at 2 2 Bencoolen Bencoolen House House in in Bude, Bude, Cornwall,Cornwall,September 18, 1951.September 18, 1951.

19511951 TheThe Royal Royal  Road:Road:  A A study study  inin thethe EgyptianEgyptian Tarot:Tarot: Key Key  toto Sacred Sacred  NumbersNumbers and and SymbolsSymbols by George Fathman (Life Research Foundation. (See also 1977.)by George Fathman (Life Research Foundation. (See also 1977.)Illustrations by Paul Hagerup, based on drawings of Dequer (1931), whichIllustrations by Paul Hagerup, based on drawings of Dequer (1931), whichare variations of the Falconnier/Wegener (1896).are variations of the Falconnier/Wegener (1896).

19541954 TheThe Painted Painted Caravan:Caravan: A A PenetrationPenetration intointo thethe SecretsSecrets of of thethe Tarot Tarot CardsCards by Basilby BasilRakoczi (The Hague, Netherlands: Boucher). Tarot divination according toRakoczi (The Hague, Netherlands: Boucher). Tarot divination according togypsy lore. Letterpress book with artful gypsy lore. Letterpress book with artful illustrations.illustrations.

Paul Foster Case dies in MexPaul Foster Case dies in Mex1954 1954 ico, ico, while while on on a a vacation vacation with with his his wife wife Harriette.Harriette.

19571957 TheThe FiresideFireside BooksBooks of of  CardsCards edited by Oswald Jacoby and Albert Mooreheadedited by Oswald Jacoby and Albert Moorehead(New York: Simon & Schuster). Playing card history, stories, excerpts from(New York: Simon & Schuster). Playing card history, stories, excerpts fromnovels, poems, art, cartoons, etc. Mentions tarot often, has a section on tarot novels, poems, art, cartoons, etc. Mentions tarot often, has a section on tarot and fortune telling including a set of instructions “distilled from 20 books” byand fortune telling including a set of instructions “distilled from 20 books” byGeoffrey Mott‐Smith to go with the tarot decks being sold by Macy’sGeoffrey Mott‐Smith to go with the tarot decks being sold by Macy’sDepartment Store.Department Store.

19581958 Transcendental Transcendental  MagicMagic by Eliphas Lévi (translated by A. E. Waite) (London:by Eliphas Lévi (translated by A. E. Waite) (London:Rider & Co.).Rider & Co.).

19591959  A A Pictorial Pictorial  Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot  by A.E. Waite (NY: University Books, their first by A.E. Waite (NY: University Books, their first printing).printing).

19601960 TheThe Tarot Tarot  Revealed Revealed by Eden Gray, self‐published (NY: Inspiration House).by Eden Gray, self‐published (NY: Inspiration House).Seminal American Tarot book that is precursor to and inspires the Tarot Seminal American Tarot book that is precursor to and inspires the Tarot renaissance of the late 60s and early 70s.renaissance of the late 60s and early 70s.

19601960 TheThe Tarot Tarot  ShowsShows thethe Path,Path, DivinationDivination throughthrough thethe Tarot Tarot  by Rolla Nordicby Rolla Nordic(London). (Original illustrations of Marseilles‐style cards drawn by Paul(London). (Original illustrations of Marseilles‐style cards drawn by PaulMathison.) Published in American in 1979. Nordic was a major influence onMathison.) Published in American in 1979. Nordic was a major influence onseveral British and American Tarot authors but not generally known inseveral British and American Tarot authors but not generally known inAmerica.America.

19621962 TheThe Tarot:Tarot: aa Contemporary Contemporary  CourseCourse of of  thethe QuintessenceQuintessence of of HermeticHermetic OccultismOccultism

by Mouni Sadhu (London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd.). (Original illustrationsby Mouni Sadhu (London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd.). (Original illustrationsby Australian artist, Mrs. Eva G. Lucas of Melbourne). A Russianby Australian artist, Mrs. Eva G. Lucas of Melbourne). A Russianmetaphysician who developed a yoga exercise and meditation program to bemetaphysician who developed a yoga exercise and meditation program to bedone as part of the study done as part of the study of Tarot.of Tarot.

19631963 TheThe Tarot Tarot  for  for Today:Today: BeingBeing NotesNotes RelativeRelative toto thethe Twenty Twenty --twotwo PathsPaths of of thethe TreeTreeof of  LifeLife and and  thethe Tarot Tarot  TrumpsTrumps Together Together  withwith aa New New Way Way  of of  Approach Approach toto thisthis Ancient  Ancient  Symbol,Symbol, MoreMore Suited Suited  toto thethe Present Present  Aquarian Aquarian  Age, Age, and and  Entitled Entitled  TheTheHorusHorus Arrangement  Arrangement by Mayananda (London: Zeus Press). Strongly influencedby Mayananda (London: Zeus Press). Strongly influencedby Crowley and Eastern, yogic practices but illustrated with a Marseillesby Crowley and Eastern, yogic practices but illustrated with a Marseillesdeck.deck.

19641964 TheThe Brotherhood Brotherhood  of of  Light Light  (Egyptian)(Egyptian) Tarot Tarot  CardsCards new edition published bynew edition published byThe Church of Light, Los Angeles CA. (see 1936). “These tarot cards are not The Church of Light, Los Angeles CA. (see 1936). “These tarot cards are not playing cards; but the playing cards; but the primitive symbolical pictograph writing through whichprimitive symbolical pictograph writing through whichEgyptian Initiates conveyed spiritual conceptions derived from a still moreEgyptian Initiates conveyed spiritual conceptions derived from a still moreremote past.” (Designs based on Falconnier‐Wegener, see 1896; 1901).remote past.” (Designs based on Falconnier‐Wegener, see 1896; 1901).

19641964 TheThe SufisSufis by Idries Shah (NY: Doubleday & Co.). Has an appendix in whichby Idries Shah (NY: Doubleday & Co.). Has an appendix in whichShah claims the Tarot was created Shah claims the Tarot was created by the Sufis.by the Sufis.

1965/721965/72 TheThe EsotericEsoteric Tarot:Tarot: TheThe Key Key  toto thethe CabalaCabala by Simon Kasdin (Convent NJ: Theby Simon Kasdin (Convent NJ: TheEmerson Society, 1965; and NY: Samuel Weiser, 1972). Original illustrationsEmerson Society, 1965; and NY: Samuel Weiser, 1972). Original illustrationsof Majors based on Hebrew letter shapes by Sylvia Schlossman of of Majors based on Hebrew letter shapes by Sylvia Schlossman of Morristown NJ; and Jimmy Carter of Virginia Beach VA for the Wheel of Morristown NJ; and Jimmy Carter of Virginia Beach VA for the Wheel of Life.Life.

19651965  A A Wicked Wicked Pack Pack of of Cards by Hugh Ross Williamson, Guild Press, first AmericanCards by Hugh Ross Williamson, Guild Press, first Americanedition 1965 (copyright 1961, presumably in Great Britain) — A murderedition 1965 (copyright 1961, presumably in Great Britain) — A murdermystery about gay men with a tarot theme: four tarot kings as the sign at themystery about gay men with a tarot theme: four tarot kings as the sign at theinn and also the question of the inn and also the question of the protagonist’s father among four men.protagonist’s father among four men.

19661966 Grand Grand Tarot Tarot BellineBelline published by France Cartes, Paris. Booklet by J. M. Simon.published by France Cartes, Paris. Booklet by J. M. Simon.A A 1919thth century hand‐made deck that combines the Marseilles deck withcentury hand‐made deck that combines the Marseilles deck withEtteilla’s and Paul Christian’s imagery and ideas. (See 1863.)Etteilla’s and Paul Christian’s imagery and ideas. (See 1863.)

19661966 TheThe Tarot Tarot  CardsCards Painted Painted  by by  BemboBembo by Gertrude Moakley (NY: New Yorkby Gertrude Moakley (NY: New YorkPublic Library). A great inspiration and impetus to the Public Library). A great inspiration and impetus to the modern study of Tarot modern study of Tarot history. Proposed a relationship between the Trumps, Petrarch, andhistory. Proposed a relationship between the Trumps, Petrarch, andRenaissance parades.Renaissance parades.

1966 1966 Sylvia Sylvia Mann Mann (NY).(NY).

19671967

CollectingCollecting PlayingPlaying CardsCards byby

TheThe LinweaveLinweave Tarot Tarot  Pack Pack  produced by Brown Company, Pulp, Paper andproduced by Brown Company, Pulp, Paper andBoard Division, 277 Park Ave., New York. Overall design, Board Division, 277 Park Ave., New York. Overall design, David L. Burke. “TheDavid L. Burke. “The42 Linweave cards presented here are intended as a partial sampler of the 5842 Linweave cards presented here are intended as a partial sampler of the 58papers in the Linweave line, and as a graphic ‘showcase’ of fine illustrationpapers in the Linweave line, and as a graphic ‘showcase’ of fine illustrationfrom many sources on fine paper. However, we will say this: If youfrom many sources on fine paper. However, we will say this: If youconsistently specify Linweave papers for the best expression of your artisticconsistently specify Linweave papers for the best expression of your artisticskills, you will be giving your talents the best chance of fruition. This is theskills, you will be giving your talents the best chance of fruition. This is theonly real way that fortunes are made in your business.” David Palladini’s first only real way that fortunes are made in your business.” David Palladini’s first Tarot cards appeared here.Tarot cards appeared here.

19671967 TheThe Secret Secret  WorkingsWorkings of of  thethe GoldenGolden Dawn,Dawn, Book Book  “T” “T”  TheThe Tarot Tarot  by S.M.R.D &by S.M.R.D &others (Toddington: Helios: Rare Text Library of Philosophical Research).others (Toddington: Helios: Rare Text Library of Philosophical Research).Typed version of the Golden Dawn tarot manuscript in a limited edition of Typed version of the Golden Dawn tarot manuscript in a limited edition of 200.200.

19671967 How How toto Read Read Tarot Tarot CardsCards by Doris Chase Doane and King Keyes (West Nyackby Doris Chase Doane and King Keyes (West NyackNY: Parker Publishing Co.). (Church of Light/Falconnier‐WegenerNY: Parker Publishing Co.). (Church of Light/Falconnier‐Wegenerillustrations.)illustrations.)

19671967 der der by Doris Chase Doane (Prentice Hall)by Doris Chase Doane (Prentice Hall)

19671967 TheThe Tarot Tarot of of  thethe MagiMagi by Carlyle A. Pushong (London: Regency). (Influencedby Carlyle A. Pushong (London: Regency). (Influencedby Frank Lind and Rolla Nordic. Illustrated by modified Rolla Nordic/Paulby Frank Lind and Rolla Nordic. Illustrated by modified Rolla Nordic/PaulMathison decMathison dec

Tarot Tarot --Card Card Spread Spread ReaRea

k.)k.)

19671967 PlayingPlaying CardsCards by Roger Tilley (London: Weidenfeby Roger Tilley (London: Weidenfeld & Nicholson).ld & Nicholson).

19681968 Nicolas Conver’s 1760 Tarot de Marseille cardsNicolas Conver’s 1760 Tarot de Marseille cards reproduced by the House of reproduced by the House of Camoin based on the original pearwood woodcut Camoin based on the original pearwood woodcut s.s.

19681968  Albano Albano--WaiteWaite deck published by Tarot Productions, Inc., Los Angeles CA.deck published by Tarot Productions, Inc., Los Angeles CA.Created by Frankie Albano.Created by Frankie Albano.

19681968 TheThe Book Book  of of  Tokens:Tokens: Tarot Tarot  MeditationsMeditations by Paul Foster Case (Los Angeles:by Paul Foster Case (Los Angeles:Builders of the Adytum). (Revision of 1934 edition.) (BOTA card illustrationsBuilders of the Adytum). (Revision of 1934 edition.) (BOTA card illustrationsby Jessie Burns Parke.)by Jessie Burns Parke.)

19681968 Manuel Manuel  complet complet  d'interpretationd'interpretation dudu tarot tarot  by Hades (Paris: Bussiere).by Hades (Paris: Bussiere).Supposedly based on a 1761 original.Supposedly based on a 1761 original.

19681968 Tarot Tarot  InstructionsInstructions No author given, Tarot Productions, Inc. More pamphlet No author given, Tarot Productions, Inc. More pamphlet than book, this booklet was apparently meant to come with Albano's largethan book, this booklet was apparently meant to come with Albano's largesize major deck. This maxi size deck is only a few millimeters smaller thansize major deck. This maxi size deck is only a few millimeters smaller thanthe booklet, but enough so that the booklet can't fit into the box. It is actuallythe booklet, but enough so that the booklet can't fit into the box. It is actuallyprinted on the box that instructions are included, but this sentence wasprinted on the box that instructions are included, but this sentence washidden by a neutral yellow label glued over hidden by a neutral yellow label glued over it.it.

1968/701968/70 TheThe Book Book  of of  Thoth:Thoth: TheThe UltimateUltimate Tarot Tarot  by by   Jerry  Jerry  Kay Kay  published by Xenopublished by XenoPublications, 6311 Yucca St., Los Angeles, CA. Deck and booklet. B&W.Publications, 6311 Yucca St., Los Angeles, CA. Deck and booklet. B&W.Available as both 22 and 78 card decks, either in booklet form or as cardAvailable as both 22 and 78 card decks, either in booklet form or as carddeck.deck.

1968/691968/69 TheThe New New Tarot Tarot  for  for thethe Aquarian Aquarian Age Age (deck and booklets) by John Starr Cooke(deck and booklets) by John Starr Cookeand Rosalind Sharpe (Kentfield CA: Western Star Press, Three Kingsand Rosalind Sharpe (Kentfield CA: Western Star Press, Three KingsProduction). Deck based on detailed channeled information depicting a newProduction). Deck based on detailed channeled information depicting a newset of tarot cards that have evolved beyond the Medieval cards for theset of tarot cards that have evolved beyond the Medieval cards for theAquarian Age and painted by John Cooke. A set of b&w ‘Atlantean’ tarot cardsAquarian Age and painted by John Cooke. A set of b&w ‘Atlantean’ tarot cardswere drawn during the 1940s based on the dreams of Cooke but not were drawn during the 1940s based on the dreams of Cooke but not published as cards until 1992 inpublished as cards until 1992 in TheThe Word Word  of of  OneOne Tarot.Tarot. The Majors wereThe Majors werepublished with text by Alice Kent in black and white in spiral bound book inpublished with text by Alice Kent in black and white in spiral bound book in1979. It was sold as 1979. It was sold as “Communify ‐ A Game.”“Communify ‐ A Game.”

1968/69 1968/69 The The Majors Majors of of the the Atlantean Atlantean Tarot Tarot was, was, along along with with the the Gypsy Gypsy Tarot Tarot and and thetheNew Tarot, published by Alice Kent in black and white in 1979. They wereNew Tarot, published by Alice Kent in black and white in 1979. They wereprinted on cardboard sheets (US‐letter format), but published for cutting.printed on cardboard sheets (US‐letter format), but published for cutting.The sheets and a text were spiral bound and sold under the name of The sheets and a text were spiral bound and sold under the name of “Communify ‐ A Game.”“Communify ‐ A Game.”

19691969 Mont Mont --Saint Saint -- Johns Johns Astral  Astral Tarot Tarot deck (b&w) with 20 page booklet, published bydeck (b&w) with 20 page booklet, published byMont‐Saint‐Johns. Art by Yurica. “Mont‐Saint‐Johns, Inc. felt our twentiethMont‐Saint‐Johns. Art by Yurica. “Mont‐Saint‐Johns, Inc. felt our twentiethcentury computer age called for a modernized design that would remaincentury computer age called for a modernized design that would remainfaithful to the 78 ancient symbols and yet, would be more readily assimilatedfaithful to the 78 ancient symbols and yet, would be more readily assimilatedby the subconscious.” (see 1971, St. Croix).by the subconscious.” (see 1971, St. Croix).

19691969 Grand Grand  EtteillaEtteilla EgyptianEgyptian GypsiesGypsies Tarot Tarot  deck and booklet by B. P. Grimauddeck and booklet by B. P. Grimaudpublished in English by France‐Cartes/J.M. Simon (Paris).published in English by France‐Cartes/J.M. Simon (Paris).

19691969 Tarot Tarot of of MarseillesMarseilles deck and booklet by B. P. Grimaud published in English bydeck and booklet by B. P. Grimaud published in English byFrance‐Cartes/J.M. SimoFrance‐Cartes/J.M. Simon (Parn (Paris).is).

1969 1969 Publication Publication of of thethe ThothThoth deckdeck through the auspices of Grady McMurtry. Thethrough the auspices of Grady McMurtry. Thephotography is not veryphotography is not very good,good, distorting the colors (Llewellyn or Weiser)distorting the colors (Llewellyn or Weiser)

19691969 TheThe Book Book  of of  Thoth:Thoth:  A A Short Short  Essay Essay  onon thethe Tarot Tarot  of of  thethe Egyptians:Egyptians: BeingBeing TheTheEquinox Equinox  VolumeVolume III III  No.No. V V  by The Master Therion (Aleister Crowley); artist by The Master Therion (Aleister Crowley); artist Executant: Frieda Harris (Berkeley CA: K@shmarin Press, ShambhalaExecutant: Frieda Harris (Berkeley CA: K@shmarin Press, ShambhalaPublications). First American edition of Publications). First American edition of TheThe Book Book of of ThothThoth. Later editions by. Later editions bymany different publishers.many different publishers.

TheThe XXII  XXII K K 19691969 eyseys of of thethe Tarot Tarot by Arland Ussher (Dublin: Dolmen).by Arland Ussher (Dublin: Dolmen).

19691969 TheThe Tarot Tarot by Brad Steiger and Ron Warmoth (NY: Award Books). (Marseillesby Brad Steiger and Ron Warmoth (NY: Award Books). (Marseillesillustrations.)illustrations.)

19691969 Tarot Tarot  and and  thethe BibleBible by Corinne Heline (Oceanside CA: New Age Press).by Corinne Heline (Oceanside CA: New Age Press).((IIlllluussttrraatteed d wwiitth h tthhe e CChhuurrcch h oof f LLiigghhtt//FFaallccoon n ‐ ‐ ddeenier nier Wegener Wegener tarot tarot ck.)ck.)

19691969  A A Practical Practical  GuideGuide toto QabalisticQabalistic SymbolismSymbolism by Gareth Knight (Toddington:by Gareth Knight (Toddington:Helios).Helios).

19691969

19691969  Ancient  Ancient  Tarot Tarot  SymbolismSymbolism Revealed Revealed  by Professor Hilton Hotema (Lakemont by Professor Hilton Hotema (Lakemont GA: CSA Press). Hotema was pseudonym for George R. Clements who alsoGA: CSA Press). Hotema was pseudonym for George R. Clements who alsowrotewrote TheThe Land Land  of of  Light Light  (Pomeroy WA, 1959). (Card illustrations include(Pomeroy WA, 1959). (Card illustrations includeBOTA, Hall‐Knapp, Marseilles.)BOTA, Hall‐Knapp, Marseilles.)

Sacred Sacred Tarot Tarot by C..C. Zain. New edition (see 1936).by C..C. Zain. New edition (see 1936).

19691969 Q.B.L.Q.B.L. or or TheThe Bride’sBride’s Reception:Reception: BeingBeing aa Short Short CabalisticCabalistic TreatiseTreatise onon thethe NatureNatureand and  UseUse of of  thethe TreeTree of of  LifeLife by Frater Achad (Charles Standfield Jones) (NY:by Frater Achad (Charles Standfield Jones) (NY:Samuel Weiser). Reprint of 1922 edition.Samuel Weiser). Reprint of 1922 edition.

19691969 TheThe EgyptianEgyptian Revival:Revival: or or  TheThe Ever Ever --ComingComing SonSon inin thethe Light Light  of of  thethe Tarot Tarot  bybyFrater Achad (Charles Stanfield Jones) (NY: Samuel Weiser). Reprint of 1923Frater Achad (Charles Stanfield Jones) (NY: Samuel Weiser). Reprint of 1923edition.edition.

19691969 TheThe PropheticProphetic Tarot Tarot and and thethe Great Great Pyramid Pyramid by Rodolfo Benavides (translationby Rodolfo Benavides (translationof the 14of the 14thth Spanish edition) (Mexico: Editores Mexicanos Unidos). (OriginalSpanish edition) (Mexico: Editores Mexicanos Unidos). (OriginalEgyptian illustrations w/ Marseilles and RWS influences.) Relates Majors toEgyptian illustrations w/ Marseilles and RWS influences.) Relates Majors tothe Book of Revelations.the Book of Revelations.

Tarot Tarot by Elisabeth Haich (Stuttgart). Tby Elisabeth Haich (Stuttgart). T1969 1969 ranslated ranslated into into English, English, 1974.1974.

TheThe Sybil Sybil Leek Leek Book Book of of FortuneFortune19691969 TellingTelling by Sybil Leek (NY: by Sybil Leek (NY: Macmillan).Macmillan).

19691969 ‘Il ‘Il  castellocastello deidei destinidestini incrociatiincrociati by Italo Calvino (Franco Maria Ricci). Englishby Italo Calvino (Franco Maria Ricci). Englishtranslation, 1976. Fantasy stories based on the Tarot.translation, 1976. Fantasy stories based on the Tarot.

19701970  A A CompleteComplete GuideGuide toto thethe Tarot Tarot  by Eden Gray (NY: Crown). First use of theby Eden Gray (NY: Crown). First use of theterm “Fool’s Journey.”term “Fool’s Journey.”

19701970  Aquarian Aquarian Tarot Tarot published by Morgan Press, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Illustrated bypublished by Morgan Press, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Illustrated byDavid Mario Palladini. “An authentic interpretation of the medieval Tarot.”David Mario Palladini. “An authentic interpretation of the medieval Tarot.”Palladini, when he was still a student, was one of the artists of the LinweavePalladini, when he was still a student, was one of the artists of the LinweaveTarot (1967).Tarot (1967).

19701970 Morgan’sMorgan’s Tarot Tarot published by Big Trees Press, Pelton CA. Created by Morganpublished by Big Trees Press, Pelton CA. Created by MorganRobbins of Boulder Creek CA. “This deck is offered as an excellent tool forRobbins of Boulder Creek CA. “This deck is offered as an excellent tool forcutting through the illusions and/or simultaneously turning on the illusionscutting through the illusions and/or simultaneously turning on the illusionswhich are entering the present from above.”which are entering the present from above.”

19701970 Royal Royal Fez Fez MoroccanMoroccan deck published by Rigel Press, Ltd., 21 Cloncurry Street,deck published by Rigel Press, Ltd., 21 Cloncurry Street,London. Created by Roland Berrill and Michael Hobdell. “The deck wasLondon. Created by Roland Berrill and Michael Hobdell. “The deck wasconceived by Roland Berrill, founder of Mensa, in the late 1950’s. Berrillconceived by Roland Berrill, founder of Mensa, in the late 1950’s. Berrillcommissioned the artist Michael Hobdell to do the artwork for this tarot.commissioned the artist Michael Hobdell to do the artwork for this tarot.Hobdell died soon after completing the work. Berrill commissioned a limitedHobdell died soon after completing the work. Berrill commissioned a limitedand numbered print run of the deck (500 decks) but died before having timeand numbered print run of the deck (500 decks) but died before having timeto market the deck. These lay dormant until 1970 when Rigel Press, Ltd.to market the deck. These lay dormant until 1970 when Rigel Press, Ltd.marketed the deck.”marketed the deck.”

19701970  20 20thth Century Century  Tarot Tarot  published by Skor‐Mor Corp., 1107 E. Kimberly Ave.,published by Skor‐Mor Corp., 1107 E. Kimberly Ave.,Anaheim CA. 24 page booklet written by Kevin G. Burne. “An EntertainingAnaheim CA. 24 page booklet written by Kevin G. Burne. “An Entertainingand Enlightening Means of Predicting the Future.” (b&w cards)and Enlightening Means of Predicting the Future.” (b&w cards)

19701970 Insight Insight InstituteInstitute Tarot Tarot Deck Deck (see Frank Lind, 1971) (appropriated by Richard(see Frank Lind, 1971) (appropriated by RichardGardner and sold as the R.G. Tarot, 1974).Gardner and sold as the R.G. Tarot, 1974).

19701970 Tarot Tarot  CardsCards  for  for  FunFun and and  FortuneFortune TellingTelling by Stuart Kaplan (NY: U.S. Gamesby Stuart Kaplan (NY: U.S. GamesSystems, Inc.). (Illustrated wit Systems, Inc.). (Illustrated wit hh 1JJ Tarot 1JJ Tarot deck.)deck.)

19701970 EvolutionEvolution throughthrough thethe Tarot Tarot  by Richard Gardner (London: Rigel Press).by Richard Gardner (London: Rigel Press).Revised reprint of Revised reprint of  Accelerate Accelerate Your Your  EvolutionEvolution (date unknown). (Marseilles‐(date unknown). (Marseilles‐style illustrations).style illustrations).

1970 1970 nnett nnett (LA: (LA: Sherborne Sherborne Press).Press).

MoreMore Tarot Tarot SecretsSecrets for  for  orne Press).orne Press).

Tarot Tarot  for  for thethe MillionsMillions by Sidney Beby Sidney Be

19701970 thethe MillionsMillions by Sidney Bennett (LA: Sherbby Sidney Bennett (LA: Sherb

ForeseeingForeseeing thethe FutureFuture by Bby B1970 1970 asil asil Ivan Ivan Rakoczi Rakoczi (NY: (NY: Castle Castle Books).Books).

 A A History History of of PlayinPlayin19701970  g g CardsCards by Catherine Perry Hargrave (NY: Dover).by Catherine Perry Hargrave (NY: Dover).

19701970 OracleOracle of of FortunaFortuna by Ophiel (St. Paul MN: Peach Publishing). Tatvas and fourby Ophiel (St. Paul MN: Peach Publishing). Tatvas and fourelements as relevant to Tarot structure.elements as relevant to Tarot structure.

19711971 TheThe 99thth DimensionDimension Tarot Tarot  deck and 43 page booklet by Calmera Leosisdeck and 43 page booklet by Calmera Leosispublished by St. Croix, Inc., Whittier CA. Revised edition of thepublished by St. Croix, Inc., Whittier CA. Revised edition of the Mont Mont --Saint Saint -- Johns Johns Astral  Astral Tarot Tarot (see 1969). B&w with colored backgrounds.(see 1969). B&w with colored backgrounds.

19711971 MasteringMastering thethe Tarot:Tarot: BasicBasic LessonsLessons inin anan Ancient, Ancient, MysticMystic Art  Art by Eden Gray (NY:by Eden Gray (NY:Crown).Crown).

19711971 TheThe Devil’sDevil’s Picturebook:Picturebook: TheThe Compleat Compleat  GuideGuide toto Tarot Tarot  Cards,Cards, Their Their  OriginOrigin and and thethe UsagesUsages by Paul Huson (NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons). (Illustrated by theby Paul Huson (NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons). (Illustrated by theaauutthhoorr..) ) EExxpplloor r ooes parallels es parallels t t Wiccan and Wiccan and mythic themes mythic themes in the in the card designs.card designs.

19711971 Tarot Tarot  && YouYou by Richard Roberts (Hastings‐on‐Hudson NY: Morgan &by Richard Roberts (Hastings‐on‐Hudson NY: Morgan &Morgan). (Illustrated by the Aquarian Tarot.) “The first book of taped tarot Morgan). (Illustrated by the Aquarian Tarot.) “The first book of taped tarot card readings, using easy‐to‐follow free‐association methods, without card readings, using easy‐to‐follow free‐association methods, without previous knowledge, YOU may divine by tarot for family and friends. Variousprevious knowledge, YOU may divine by tarot for family and friends. Varioustarot card spreads are shown dealing with goals, wishes, loves and futuretarot card spreads are shown dealing with goals, wishes, loves and futureprobabilities, plus the new Jungian spread, a method revealing another’sprobabilities, plus the new Jungian spread, a method revealing another’sinnermost mind.”innermost mind.”

19711971 TheThe Tarot Tarot  of of  thethe Bohemians:Bohemians:  Absolute Absolute Key Key  toto Occult Occult  ScienceScience by Papus,by Papus,translated by A. P. Morton.(first modern reprint of 1910 English translation).translated by A. P. Morton.(first modern reprint of 1910 English translation).

19711971 How How  toto Understand Understand  thethe Tarot Tarot  by Frank Lind (London: Aquarian). Founder of by Frank Lind (London: Aquarian). Founder of the Insight Institute and their Tarot deck (1970).the Insight Institute and their Tarot deck (1970).

19711971 TheThe Tarot Tarot SpeaksSpeaks by Richard Gardner (London: Rigel Press).by Richard Gardner (London: Rigel Press).

19711971 Tarot Tarot  and and  thethe GameGame of of  FateFate by Yitzhac Kahn (San Francisco: Sebaacby Yitzhac Kahn (San Francisco: SebaacPublishers).Publishers).

19711971 KeystoneKeystone of of Tarot Tarot Symbols:Symbols:  An An OutlineOutline of of Tarot Tarot Symbology Symbology inin aa Nutshell Nutshell by theby theHoly Order of MANS (San Francisco: Holy Order of MANS). (Re‐drawn BOTA‐Holy Order of MANS (San Francisco: Holy Order of MANS). (Re‐drawn BOTA‐style card illustrations. See also 1974, 1979.) The Holy Order of MANS wasstyle card illustrations. See also 1974, 1979.) The Holy Order of MANS wasfounded in 1968 by visionary Earl Wilbur Blighton, as a monastic order of founded in 1968 by visionary Earl Wilbur Blighton, as a monastic order of esoteric (Rosicrucian) Christianity dedicated to charity (Raphael Shelters)esoteric (Rosicrucian) Christianity dedicated to charity (Raphael Shelters)and their missionary work in 49 states. The order grew rapidly untiland their missionary work in 49 states. The order grew rapidly untilBlighton’s death in 1974 when there was a power struggle among Blighton’sBlighton’s death in 1974 when there was a power struggle among Blighton’swife and others. The new director focused on a more conservative and lesswife and others. The new director focused on a more conservative and lessmetaphysical path, eventually joining with a defrocked priest from themetaphysical path, eventually joining with a defrocked priest from theRussian Orthodox Church. Since 1988, it has splintered into many groups.Russian Orthodox Church. Since 1988, it has splintered into many groups.ThThe e TaTarorot t bobookoks s anand d de de rrck a e still available.ck a e still available.

19711971 TheThe MeaningMeaning of of  Tarot Tarot  by David Hoy (Nashville TN: Aurora Publishers).by David Hoy (Nashville TN: Aurora Publishers).(Original RWS‐style card illustrations by Dale (Original RWS‐style card illustrations by Dale Phillips).Phillips).

19711971 TheThe Sexual Sexual  Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot by Theodor Laurence (NY: Citadel Press). (RWSby Theodor Laurence (NY: Citadel Press). (RWSillustrations.)illustrations.)

19711971 Official Official RulesRules of of thethe TarotrumpTarotrump Card Card GameGame by Stuart R. Kaplan (NY: U.S. Gamesby Stuart R. Kaplan (NY: U.S. GamesSystems, Inc.).Systems, Inc.).

19711971 MapsMaps of of ConsciousnessConsciousness by Ralph Metzner (NY: Collier). Combined Paul Russellby Ralph Metzner (NY: Collier). Combined Paul RussellSchofield’s Actualism with John Cooke’s Tarot.Schofield’s Actualism with John Cooke’s Tarot.

19721972 HoiHoi PolloiPolloi Tarot deck published by Hoi Polloi Inc., New York. Marketed byTarot deck published by Hoi Polloi Inc., New York. Marketed byReiss Associates, Inc. NY.Reiss Associates, Inc. NY.

19721972 Tarot Tarot CardsCards designed by David Sheridan, published by Mandragora Press, 31designed by David Sheridan, published by Mandragora Press, 31St. Martin’s Lane, London, “with St. Martin’s Lane, London, “with full instructions by Alfred Douglas.”full instructions by Alfred Douglas.”

19721972 TheThe Tarot:Tarot: TheThe Origin,Origin, MeaningMeaning and and UsesUses of of  thethe CardsCards by Alfred Douglas, cardby Alfred Douglas, cardillustrations by David Sheridan, published in the UK by Victor Gollancz, Ltd.,illustrations by David Sheridan, published in the UK by Victor Gollancz, Ltd.,London and by Taplinger Publishing Co., NY.London and by Taplinger Publishing Co., NY.

19721972 Yeats,Yeats, thethe Tarot Tarot  and and  thethe GoldenGolden DawnDawn by Kathleen Raine (Dublin: Dolmenby Kathleen Raine (Dublin: DolmenPress).Press).

19721972 UnderstandingUnderstanding thethe Tarot Tarot  by Dr. Leo L. Martello (NY: HC Publishers). (RWSby Dr. Leo L. Martello (NY: HC Publishers). (RWSillustrations.)illustrations.)

19721972 How How  thethe Tarot Tarot  SpeaksSpeaks toto ModernModern ManMan by Theodor Laurence (Harrisberg PA:by Theodor Laurence (Harrisberg PA:Stackpole Books). (RWS illustrations.)Stackpole Books). (RWS illustrations.)

19721972 Tarot Tarot ClassicClassic by Stuart R. Kaplan (NY: Grosset & Dunlap). (Illustrated by theby Stuart R. Kaplan (NY: Grosset & Dunlap). (Illustrated by theTarot Classic/Marseilles‐style deck).Tarot Classic/Marseilles‐style deck).

19721972 Tarot Tarot  Card Card  Symbology Symbology  by Max Freedom Long (Cape Girardeau MO: Hunaby Max Freedom Long (Cape Girardeau MO: HunaPress). (RWS illustrations.) Includes articles fromPress). (RWS illustrations.) Includes articles from HunaHuna VistasVistas going back togoing back to1965.1965.

1972 1972 W.E. W.E. Butler Butler founds founds the the Servants Servants of of Light Light based based on on a a correspondence correspondence coursecoursecreated with Gareth Knight.created with Gareth Knight.

19731973 DynamicDynamic GamesGames Tarot Tarot  deck, published by Dynamic Design Industries,deck, published by Dynamic Design Industries,Anaheim CA.Anaheim CA.

19731973  James James Bond Bond  007 007  Tarot Tarot  Deck Deck  by EON Productions Ltd and Glidroseby EON Productions Ltd and GlidrosePublications, Ltd. Published by AG Muller & Cie in Switzerland for U.S. GamesPublications, Ltd. Published by AG Muller & Cie in Switzerland for U.S. GamesSystems, Inc.. Card Designs by Fergus Hall, Courtesy of the Portal Gallery Ltd,Systems, Inc.. Card Designs by Fergus Hall, Courtesy of the Portal Gallery Ltd,London. “The James Bond 007 Tarot Deck is featured in the popular Film,London. “The James Bond 007 Tarot Deck is featured in the popular Film,“Live and Let Die,” a United Artists Release.“Live and Let Die,” a United Artists Release.””

19731973 Tarot:Tarot: How How  toto  foretell  foretell   your  your   future future inin thethe cardscards by Kathleen McCormackby Kathleen McCormack(Surrey: Fontana Books/Collins). (Illustrated by Italian Piedmontse (Surrey: Fontana Books/Collins). (Illustrated by Italian Piedmontse deck.)deck.)

19731973 TheThe WindowsWindows of of  Tarot Tarot by F. D. Graves (Dobbs Ferry NY: Morgan & Morgan).by F. D. Graves (Dobbs Ferry NY: Morgan & Morgan).(Illustrated with the Aquarian Tarot.) Light‐weight.(Illustrated with the Aquarian Tarot.) Light‐weight.

19731973 TheThe Book Book of of Tarot Tarot by Fred Gettings (London: Triune Books). Illustrated large‐by Fred Gettings (London: Triune Books). Illustrated large‐format book. Interpretations based on Marseilles cards and geometricformat book. Interpretations based on Marseilles cards and geometricsymbolism.symbolism.

19731973 TheThe Tarot Tarot  and and  TransformationTransformation by Lynn M. Buess (Lakemont GA: Tarnhelmby Lynn M. Buess (Lakemont GA: TarnhelmPress). (Illustrated with Church of Light/Falconnier‐Wegener style cardsPress). (Illustrated with Church of Light/Falconnier‐Wegener style cardsredrawn by Roxana R. Donegan)redrawn by Roxana R. Donegan)

19731973 Practical Practical  Astrology  Astrology  by Comte C. de Saint‐Germain (Hollywood: Newcastle).by Comte C. de Saint‐Germain (Hollywood: Newcastle).Reprint (see 1901).Reprint (see 1901).

19731973 Pictorial Pictorial Key Key toto thethe Tarot Tarot by A. E. Waite (Causeway; their first printing). (Seeby A. E. Waite (Causeway; their first printing). (See1910; 1959; 1979.)1910; 1959; 1979.)

19731973 TheThe PlayingPlaying Card;Card; anan Illustrated Illustrated  History History  by Detlef Hoffmann (Greenwich,by Detlef Hoffmann (Greenwich,Conn. New York Graphic Society).Conn. New York Graphic Society).

19731973 TheThe History History of of PlayingPlaying CardsCards withwith Anecdotes Anecdotes of of their their UseUse inin Conjuring,Conjuring, FortuneFortune--Telling,Telling, and and Card Card --SharpingSharping by Rev. Ed. S. Taylor (reprint Rutland VT: Charlesby Rev. Ed. S. Taylor (reprint Rutland VT: CharlesE. Tuttle Co). (see 1865 E. Tuttle Co). (see 1865 original).original).

19741974 TheThe New New Tarot Tarot  first published by creators William J. Hurley and J.A. Horler,first published by creators William J. Hurley and J.A. Horler,CA.CA.

19741974 SwissSwiss 1JJ 1JJ  Tarot Tarot  deck, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc., made indeck, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc., made inSwitzerland by AGMüller, distributed exclusively by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.,Switzerland by AGMüller, distributed exclusively by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.,New York. “Complete with Instruction Brochure by Stuart R. Kaplan,New York. “Complete with Instruction Brochure by Stuart R. Kaplan,America’s Leading Tarot Authority.”America’s Leading Tarot Authority.”

19741974 R.G.R.G. Tarot Tarot  CardsCards deck published by Rigel Press, Ltd. “Original English Packdeck published by Rigel Press, Ltd. “Original English PackDesign”. Booklet by Richard Gardner.Design”. Booklet by Richard Gardner.

19741974  Jewels Jewels of of  thethe WiseWise by the Holy Order of MANS (San Francisco: Holy Order of by the Holy Order of MANS (San Francisco: Holy Order of MANS) (Re‐drawn BOTA‐style card MANS) (Re‐drawn BOTA‐style card illustrations.)illustrations.)

19741974 Toward Toward thethe One:One: TheThe PerfectionPerfection of of LoveLove , , Harmony Harmony  , , and and Beauty Beauty by Pir Vilanat by Pir Vilanat Inayat Khan (NY: Harper/Colophone). Contains tearout Major ArcanaInayat Khan (NY: Harper/Colophone). Contains tearout Major Arcana SufiSufiTarot Tarot by Dane Rudhyar.by Dane Rudhyar.

19741974 TheThe Mystical Mystical  Tower Tower  of of  thethe Tarot Tarot  by John D. Blakeley (London: Watkins).by John D. Blakeley (London: Watkins).Illustrated with Marseilles and ‘Charles VI’ cards. Shows parallels betweenIllustrated with Marseilles and ‘Charles VI’ cards. Shows parallels betweenTarot, the Orphic mystery traditions, and a 19Tarot, the Orphic mystery traditions, and a 19thth century Sufi work.century Sufi work.

19741974 Tarot:Tarot: An An Illustrated Illustrated GuideGuide by Rebecca Micca Warner (NY: St. Martin’s Press &by Rebecca Micca Warner (NY: St. Martin’s Press &London: Academy Editions). (Primarily Marseilles illustrations.)London: Academy Editions). (Primarily Marseilles illustrations.)

19741974 TheThe SecretsSecrets of of   Ancient  Ancient  Witchraft Witchraft  withwith TheThe WitchesWitches Tarot Tarot  by Arnold andby Arnold andPatricia Crowther, with introduction and notes by Dr. Leo Louis MartelloPatricia Crowther, with introduction and notes by Dr. Leo Louis Martello(Secaucus NJ: Citadel Press). Illustrations of Majors by Arnold Crowther.(Secaucus NJ: Citadel Press). Illustrations of Majors by Arnold Crowther.

19741974 TheThe Hanged Hanged Man:Man: Psychotherapy Psychotherapy and and thethe ForcesForces of of DarknessDarkness by Sheldon Koppby Sheldon Kopp(Palo Alto CA: Science and Behavior Books)(Palo Alto CA: Science and Behavior Books)

1974/761974/76 EgyptianEgyptian TempleTemple CardsCards: Past, Present, Future, Key to the secret doctrine of : Past, Present, Future, Key to the secret doctrine of ancient Egypt. Authentic Egyptian Deck with Instruction Book. Manufacturedancient Egypt. Authentic Egyptian Deck with Instruction Book. Manufacturedby Osirian Enterprises by A. J. Metcalfe. (54 non‐Tarot cards.)by Osirian Enterprises by A. J. Metcalfe. (54 non‐Tarot cards.)

19751975 MountainMountain DreamDream Tarot:Tarot: 7878 PhotographicPhotographic CardsCards by Bea Nettles. Distributors:by Bea Nettles. Distributors:Light Impressions Corp., Rochester NY. “Light Impressions Corp., Rochester NY. “TheThe MountainMountain DreamDream Tarot Tarot came tocame tome in a dream in the summer of 1970. The decision to assemble ame in a dream in the summer of 1970. The decision to assemble aphotographic set of cards was made in my sleep. I began the next morning at photographic set of cards was made in my sleep. I began the next morning at Penland School of Crafts in the mountains of North Carolina. I chose modelsPenland School of Crafts in the mountains of North Carolina. I chose modelswho suited the cards and after reading the card’s description we took a walkwho suited the cards and after reading the card’s description we took a walkto find the right place to make the picture. . . . My cards are an intuitive, not ato find the right place to make the picture. . . . My cards are an intuitive, not aliteral interpretation of the ancient deck.” Republished in 2001.literal interpretation of the ancient deck.” Republished in 2001.

19751975 CagliostroCagliostro Tarot Tarot 184184 published by Graphic Arts, Modiano, Trieste, Italy frompublished by Graphic Arts, Modiano, Trieste, Italy fromoriginal Egyptian‐style design by Bruno Sigon of 1912. Explained by Docteuroriginal Egyptian‐style design by Bruno Sigon of 1912. Explained by Docteur

Marius in an 80 page booklet titled, “Destiny Revealed by the Tarot”. (seeMarius in an 80 page booklet titled, “Destiny Revealed by the Tarot”. (see1912, 1981).1912, 1981).

19751975 occanoccan Tarot deck published by U.S. Games. (see Tarot deck published by U.S. Games. (see 1970).1970).

1975/781975/78 SpanishSpanish Tarot Tarot : Reproduccion de un Tarot del Año 1736, published by H.: Reproduccion de un Tarot del Año 1736, published by H.FFoouurrnniieerr, , SS..AA.., , VViittoorriiaa, , SSppaaiinn. . ..””

Royal Royal Fez Fez Mor Mor 

“Instructions by Stuart Kaplan“Instructions by Stuart Kaplan

El El Tarot:Tarot: LaLa BarajaBaraja Profet Profet 19751975 icaica by Joss Irish Roca (?) Mexico.by Joss Irish Roca (?) Mexico.

19751975 Dictionary Dictionary  of of  thethe Tarot Tarot  by Bill Butler (NY: Schocken Books). Published inby Bill Butler (NY: Schocken Books). Published inEngland asEngland as TheThe DefinitiveDefinitive Tarot Tarot . Compared decks and card interpretations. Compared decks and card interpretationsfrom many sources. Includes a symbol dictionary.from many sources. Includes a symbol dictionary.

TheThe Tarot Tarot by Richarby Richar1975 1975 d d Cavendish Cavendish (NY: (NY: Harper Harper & & Row).Row).

19751975 WisdomWisdom of of thethe Tarot Tarot by Elisabeth Haich (London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.).by Elisabeth Haich (London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.).Published with a set of Wirth‐based Majors. Strongly based on the work of Published with a set of Wirth‐based Majors. Strongly based on the work of Oswald Wirth with a Oswald Wirth with a Hindu‐yoga twist.Hindu‐yoga twist.

19751975 TheThe Royal Royal Road:Road: A A Manual Manual of of KabalisticKabalistic MeditationsMeditations onon thethe Tarot Tarot by Stephan A.by Stephan A.Hoeller (Wheaton IL: Quest/Theosophical Publishing House). (RWSHoeller (Wheaton IL: Quest/Theosophical Publishing House). (RWSillustrations.)illustrations.)

19751975  Astrology  Astrology  && thethe Tarot Tarot  by A.E. Thierens (Hollywood: Newcastle). (Originallyby A.E. Thierens (Hollywood: Newcastle). (Originallypublished aspublished as TheThe General General Book Book of of thethe Tarot Tarot , see 1928)., see 1928).

19751975 TheThe GuideGuide Meditation:Meditation: TheThe Manual Manual  onon Theory Theory  and and  TechniqueTechnique by Edwin C.by Edwin C.Steinbrecher (Santa Fe: self‐published). First edition of a major work on aSteinbrecher (Santa Fe: self‐published). First edition of a major work on aTarot meditation practice. Many editions. Published by Samuel Weiser inTarot meditation practice. Many editions. Published by Samuel Weiser in1988.1988.

19751975 PreludePrelude toto Science:Science:  An An ExplorationExploration of of MagicMagic and and DivinationDivination (section on tarot)(section on tarot)by by Richard Richard nnFurnald Furnald Smith, Smith, Scrib Scrib er, er, 1975.1975.

1975/771975/77 TheThe Tarot Tarot  by Joseph Maxwell (NY: Samuel Weiser). “Translated from theby Joseph Maxwell (NY: Samuel Weiser). “Translated from theFrench with Amplification of the Tarot, Introduction and Notes by IvorFrench with Amplification of the Tarot, Introduction and Notes by IvorPowell.” (Not illustrated, but the deck described is clearly the Marseilles of Powell.” (Not illustrated, but the deck described is clearly the Marseilles of Nicolas Conver of 1760 which was reprinted (see 1968).Nicolas Conver of 1760 which was reprinted (see 1968).

This book was originally published in France, apparently in severalThis book was originally published in France, apparently in severaldifferent editions. It was translated into English in 1975. The translator anddifferent editions. It was translated into English in 1975. The translator andpublisher don't say when the French editions were published, but from cluespublisher don't say when the French editions were published, but from cluesin the text (i.e., references to previous editions, etc.), it seems to have beenin the text (i.e., references to previous editions, etc.), it seems to have beenfirst published sometime between 1900 and 1930. Maxwell was a Frenchfirst published sometime between 1900 and 1930. Maxwell was a Frenchlawyer who held high positions in the French judiciary and wrote books onlawyer who held high positions in the French judiciary and wrote books onmany subjects, including the occult. This is one of only a few of his books tomany subjects, including the occult. This is one of only a few of his books to

be translated into English. He posits Southern Germany as the birthplace of be translated into English. He posits Southern Germany as the birthplace of the cards. His interpretations of the Majors are based heavily on numerology,the cards. His interpretations of the Majors are based heavily on numerology,and he interprets the pip cards according to pictorial elements of theand he interprets the pip cards according to pictorial elements of theMarseille designs. He assigns elements to the suits as follows: Wands = Earth,Marseille designs. He assigns elements to the suits as follows: Wands = Earth,Cups = Water, Pentacles = Air, Swords = Cups = Water, Pentacles = Air, Swords = Fire. (Lee Bursten)Fire. (Lee Bursten)

19761976 Tarot:Tarot: TheThe Royal Royal  PathPath toto WisdomWisdom by Joseph D. D’Agostino (NY Samuelby Joseph D. D’Agostino (NY SamuelWeiser). (RWS illustrations.)Weiser). (RWS illustrations.)

19761976 TheThe Yeager Yeager  Tarot:Tarot: Tarot Tarot  of of  MeditationMeditation deck, published by Credo Company,deck, published by Credo Company,Laguna Beach, CA. Art by Marty Yeager. Republished in a sanitized (maskingLaguna Beach, CA. Art by Marty Yeager. Republished in a sanitized (maskingof sexual organs) version by U.S. Games in 19??.of sexual organs) version by U.S. Games in 19??.

19761976  Xultún Xultún Deck Deck published by Wisdom Garden Books, Venice CA. Created by Peterpublished by Wisdom Garden Books, Venice CA. Created by PeterBalin.Balin.

“I met Peter Balin (creator of the Xultun Tarot) in the early 80s ‐ he came to“I met Peter Balin (creator of the Xultun Tarot) in the early 80s ‐ he came todinner at my house in San Francisco. He told me that he created the deckdinner at my house in San Francisco. He told me that he created the deckafter seeing a RWS deck one evening at a party. At the time he was a down‐after seeing a RWS deck one evening at a party. At the time he was a down‐and‐out carpenter. A friend suggested he do a deck, which he laughed at, but and‐out carpenter. A friend suggested he do a deck, which he laughed at, but the idea wouldn't go away. In fact, he suddenly saw in his mind this hugethe idea wouldn't go away. In fact, he suddenly saw in his mind this hugepainting ‐ all one piece ‐ which he knew was the Major Arcana ‐ only it waspainting ‐ all one piece ‐ which he knew was the Major Arcana ‐ only it wasMayan. But, he knew nothing about Tarot and little about the MayansMayan. But, he knew nothing about Tarot and little about the Mayansalthough he had lived in Mexico for a while. He was working at an art galleryalthough he had lived in Mexico for a while. He was working at an art gallery‐ during a really slow period ‐ so he started on the canvas and became‐ during a really slow period ‐ so he started on the canvas and becameobsessed, finishing the painting almost non‐stop. It was only when it wasobsessed, finishing the painting almost non‐stop. It was only when it wasfinished that he realized it could be cut up into the 22 cards. People kept finished that he realized it could be cut up into the 22 cards. People kept insisting he should publish it, but the price was astronomical as far as he wasinsisting he should publish it, but the price was astronomical as far as he wasconcerned. Then other people began giving him money to do it ‐ some of concerned. Then other people began giving him money to do it ‐ some of them strangers who walked into the gallery ‐ and he very soon had enough tothem strangers who walked into the gallery ‐ and he very soon had enough topublish. There were many images that he put into the deck that he knewpublish. There were many images that he put into the deck that he knewnothing about ‐ and only later found out that they were very significant innothing about ‐ and only later found out that they were very significant inrelation to the Mayan cosmology and to the particular Tarot card. He said herelation to the Mayan cosmology and to the particular Tarot card. He said hefelt during the whole process that he didn't really have a choice about it ‐ thefelt during the whole process that he didn't really have a choice about it ‐ theimage of the painting of the Majors appeared as a whole in his mind afterimage of the painting of the Majors appeared as a whole in his mind afterseeing a Tarot deck once and he couldn't stop painting (except to eat andseeing a Tarot deck once and he couldn't stop painting (except to eat andsleep) until he had finished it. And, when he thought that publishing wassleep) until he had finished it. And, when he thought that publishing wasimpossible, it came together almost despite him. The book came later ‐ afterimpossible, it came together almost despite him. The book came later ‐ afterlots of people had given him input and helped him put together the Tarot andlots of people had given him input and helped him put together the Tarot andMayan information that was already encoded into the painting.”—Mary K.Mayan information that was already encoded into the painting.”—Mary K.Greer on TarotL.Greer on TarotL.

19761976  A A Feminist Feminist  Tarot Tarot  by Sally Gearhart and Susan Rennie (Watertown MA:by Sally Gearhart and Susan Rennie (Watertown MA:Pandora's Box). First book to give feminist interpretations (RWS deck).Pandora's Box). First book to give feminist interpretations (RWS deck).

1976 1976 Womanspirit Womanspirit CircleCircle LilithLilith in Santa Cruz. The Matriarchal Tarot conceived out in Santa Cruz. The Matriarchal Tarot conceived out of which emerged at least three subsequent decks ‐of which emerged at least three subsequent decks ‐ DaughtersDaughters of of  thethe MoonMoon

(1984),(1984), Book Book of of  Aradia Aradia (1984, Djinni Van Slyke), and(1984, Djinni Van Slyke), and Shekhinah'sShekhinah's Tarot Tarot ..

19761976 TheThe CastleCastle of of Crossed Crossed DestiniesDestinies by Italo Calvino, translated by William Weaver.by Italo Calvino, translated by William Weaver.(NY: Harcourt, Brace). Fiction, stories. (Illustrated with Visconti‐Sforza and(NY: Harcourt, Brace). Fiction, stories. (Illustrated with Visconti‐Sforza andMarseilles‐style decks.)Marseilles‐style decks.)

1976 1976 ky ky (NY: (NY: Dover).Dover).

19761976 ForbiddenForbidden Images:Images: TheThe SecretsSecrets of of  thethe Tarot Tarot by David Lemieux (NY: Barnes &by David Lemieux (NY: Barnes &Noble).Noble).

TheThe SymbolismSymbolism of of thethe Tarot Tarot by P.D. Ouspensby P.D. Ouspens

19761976 Tarot:Tarot: ItsIts Meaning,Meaning, Mythology Mythology  and and MethodsMethods of of  DevinationDevination by Martin J. Wyatt by Martin J. Wyatt (Leicestershire: Valldaro Books).(Leicestershire: Valldaro Books).

19761976 TheThe QuantumQuantum Gods:Gods: TheThe OriginOrigin and and NatureNature of of Matter Matter and and ConsciousnessConsciousness by Jeff by Jeff Love (London: Compton Press Ltd.). His Qabalah Mandala shows theLove (London: Compton Press Ltd.). His Qabalah Mandala shows theintersection of tarot, qabalah and astrology; quantum physics meets the Treeintersection of tarot, qabalah and astrology; quantum physics meets the Treeof Life.of Life.

19761976 TheThe Rational Rational Tarot:Tarot: How How toto UseUse It,It, Why Why It It WorksWorks by Richard Spencer Le Getteby Richard Spencer Le Gette(London: Arthur Barker Ltd.) Poems start each of the two sections, one on(London: Arthur Barker Ltd.) Poems start each of the two sections, one onthe Oracle, the other on Science.the Oracle, the other on Science.

1976/811976/81 TheThe GoldenGolden Cycle:Cycle:  A A Text Text  onon thethe Tarot Tarot  by John Sandbach and Ronn Ballardby John Sandbach and Ronn Ballard(Chicago: Aries Press). (No illustrations.) Metaphysical linguistics approach(Chicago: Aries Press). (No illustrations.) Metaphysical linguistics approachto Tarot.to Tarot.

19771977 TheThe Way Way of of  thethe Sorcerer Sorcerer by Peter Balin. “A Verbatim Report of a Talk on theby Peter Balin. “A Verbatim Report of a Talk on theHigher Arcana of the Xultun Tarot Deck given by its author Peter Balin at Higher Arcana of the Xultun Tarot Deck given by its author Peter Balin at Esoteric Speakers Platform in Phoenix Arizona on June 21Esoteric Speakers Platform in Phoenix Arizona on June 21st st , 1977.” (Venice, 1977.” (VeniceCA, Wisdom Garden Books).CA, Wisdom Garden Books).

19771977 TheThe Tarot:Tarot: How How toto UseUse and and Interpret Interpret thethe CardsCards by Brian Innes (London: Orbisby Brian Innes (London: OrbisPublishing).Publishing).

19771977 TheThe Royal Royal  Road Road by George Fathman (Mokelumne Hill CA: Health Research).by George Fathman (Mokelumne Hill CA: Health Research).Reprint (see 1951).Reprint (see 1951).

19771977 TheThe Tarot:Tarot: PathPath toto Self Self  Development Development  by Micheline Stuart (Boulder CO:by Micheline Stuart (Boulder CO:Shambhala). (Marseilles‐style illustrations as a journey by the Fool from theShambhala). (Marseilles‐style illustrations as a journey by the Fool from theWorld to the Magician.) “One day I had gathered enough pieces of theWorld to the Magician.) “One day I had gathered enough pieces of themysterious puzzle to see in a flash the whole picture. I realized that it was amysterious puzzle to see in a flash the whole picture. I realized that it was achain in which every link fitted neatly within the next. It is said that the orderchain in which every link fitted neatly within the next. It is said that the orderof the cards has shifted a bit over the centuries: I can well see it, but it doesof the cards has shifted a bit over the centuries: I can well see it, but it doesnot matter. As we have to pass through each link until the whole chain hasnot matter. As we have to pass through each link until the whole chain has

been experienced, it is of no great account if sometimes one is experiencedbeen experienced, it is of no great account if sometimes one is experiencedbefore the other.”before the other.”

19771977 TheThe OracleOracle of of  Thoth:Thoth: TheThe Kabalistical Kabalistical  Tarot Tarot  by R.A. Straughn (Bronx NY:by R.A. Straughn (Bronx NY:Oracle of Thoth Publishing Co.) (Original Egyptian‐influenced MajorsOracle of Thoth Publishing Co.) (Original Egyptian‐influenced Majorsillustrated by Paul Stephen Grayson.)illustrated by Paul Stephen Grayson.)

19781978 TheThe Flight Flight  of of  Feathered Feathered  Serpent Serpent by Peter Balin (Venice CA: Wisdom Gardenby Peter Balin (Venice CA: Wisdom GardenBooks). A book about the tarot and the Maya Indians’ view of the world.Books). A book about the tarot and the Maya Indians’ view of the world.(Illustrated with author’s Xultun Tarot deck).(Illustrated with author’s Xultun Tarot deck).

 A A New New Woman'sWoman's Tarot Tarot by Billie Potts (Elf and Dragons Press).by Billie Potts (Elf and Dragons Press).19781978

19781978 KnappKnapp--Hall Hall  Tarot Tarot  CardsCards, published with, published with TheThe Tarot:Tarot: anan Essay Essay  (Los Angeles,(Los Angeles,Philosophyical Research SPhilosophyical Research Society, Iociety, Inc.). Deck first published,1929.nc.). Deck first published,1929.

19781978 TheThe EncyclopediaEncyclopedia of of Tarot Tarot (Vol. 1)(Vol. 1) by Stuart Kaplan (NY: U.S. Games Systems,by Stuart Kaplan (NY: U.S. Games Systems,Inc.).Inc.).

19781978 WisdomWisdom of of  thethe Tarot:Tarot: Taught Taught  Simply:Simply: TenTen stepssteps toto learninglearning toto read read  thethe Tarot Tarot CardsCards by E‐Lois Winkler Lovell (Anaheim CA: by E‐Lois Winkler Lovell (Anaheim CA: Love).Love).

19781978 El El SenderoSendero IniciáticoIniciático enen loslos  Arkanos Arkanos del del  ‘Tarot ‘Tarot  y  y Kábala’ Kábala’ by Samael Aun Weorby Samael Aun Weor(Budha Maitreya, Kalki Avatara de la Nueva Era de Acuario) (Mexico: Iglesia(Budha Maitreya, Kalki Avatara de la Nueva Era de Acuario) (Mexico: IglesiaGnostica Cristiana Universal). A major work by this Gnostic philosopher,Gnostica Cristiana Universal). A major work by this Gnostic philosopher,since translated into several languages including French and English.since translated into several languages including French and English.Illustrated by the Majors of a Falconnier‐Wegener style Egyptian deck that Illustrated by the Majors of a Falconnier‐Wegener style Egyptian deck that has been published as thehas been published as the EgipciosEgipcios Kier Kier  Tarot Tarot  Deck Deck  (Buenos Aires; and U.S.(Buenos Aires; and U.S.Games, 1984).Games, 1984).

19791979 TheThe Amazon Amazon Tarot Tarot deck published by Elf and Dragons Press. Created by Billiedeck published by Elf and Dragons Press. Created by BilliePotts, River Lightwomoon, Susun Weed, and other artists.Potts, River Lightwomoon, Susun Weed, and other artists.

19791979 TarotmaniaTarotmania (later renamed(later renamed Tarot Tarot  Therapy:Therapy:  A A GuideGuide toto thethe SubconsciousSubconscious) ) bybyJan Woudhuysen (Wildwood House, Great Britain) (LA: J.P. Tarcher).Jan Woudhuysen (Wildwood House, Great Britain) (LA: J.P. Tarcher).(Original card illustrations by Louise Aaltje) .(Original card illustrations by Louise Aaltje) .

19791979 Tarot:Tarot:  A A New New  Handbook Handbook   for  for  thethe  Apprentice Apprentice by Eileen Connolly (No.by Eileen Connolly (No.Hollywood: Newcastle). First in a series of three books on the Tarot. (RWSHollywood: Newcastle). First in a series of three books on the Tarot. (RWSillustrations).illustrations).

19791979 Pictorial Pictorial  Key Key  toto thethe Tarot Tarot  by A.E. Waite (NY: Samuel Weiser; their first by A.E. Waite (NY: Samuel Weiser; their first printing). (see also 1910; 1959; 1973.)printing). (see also 1910; 1959; 1973.)

19791979 TheThe GameGame of of  LifeLife by Timothy Leary. Seriously tripped out stuff—acid, DNA,by Timothy Leary. Seriously tripped out stuff—acid, DNA,space‐time continuum.space‐time continuum.

19791979 Tarot Tarot  RevelationsRevelations by Joseph Campbell and Richard Roberts (No publisherby Joseph Campbell and Richard Roberts (No publishernamed).named).

19791979 God God  of of  Tarot Tarot  by Piers Anthony (NY: Jove). Fiction. In 1975, at a judoby Piers Anthony (NY: Jove). Fiction. In 1975, at a judotournament, Anthony met and became friends with a brother in the Holytournament, Anthony met and became friends with a brother in the HolyOrder of MANS (1971, 1974). Anthony was intrigued by their unique mix of Order of MANS (1971, 1974). Anthony was intrigued by their unique mix of Gnostic Christianity, co‐ed communalism, and Tarot. Out of this came aGnostic Christianity, co‐ed communalism, and Tarot. Out of this came acharacter who would appear in several novels: Brother Paul of the Holycharacter who would appear in several novels: Brother Paul of the HolyOrder of Vision. He also created an imaginary deck called theOrder of Vision. He also created an imaginary deck called the  Animation AnimationTarot Tarot , having 100 cards in five suits. By September of 1977, he had a 250,000, having 100 cards in five suits. By September of 1977, he had a 250,000word manuscript that no one wanted to publish. Also, members of the realword manuscript that no one wanted to publish. Also, members of the realorder were told not to read the manuscript or speak with him, which heorder were told not to read the manuscript or speak with him, which heregretted since the novel stemmed in significant part from his admiration of regretted since the novel stemmed in significant part from his admiration of their operation. He reluctantly agreed to splitting the book into a trilogy. Jovetheir operation. He reluctantly agreed to splitting the book into a trilogy. Jovethen stopped publishing science fiction and the next two volumes werethen stopped publishing science fiction and the next two volumes werepublished by Berkeley (1980). It wasn’t until 1987 that the novel appeared inpublished by Berkeley (1980). It wasn’t until 1987 that the novel appeared inone volume (NY: Ace).one volume (NY: Ace).

19801980 TheThe GameGame of of  Tarot:Tarot:  from from FerraraFerrara toto Salt Salt  LakeLake City City  by Michael Dummett withby Michael Dummett withthe assistance of Sylvia Mann (London: Gerald Duckworth & Co.). Thethe assistance of Sylvia Mann (London: Gerald Duckworth & Co.). Thedefinitive work on playing the Tarot card game (with rules from manydefinitive work on playing the Tarot card game (with rules from manycountries), plus the history and varieties of the Tarot deck.countries), plus the history and varieties of the Tarot deck.

19801980 Seventy Seventy --Eight Eight  DegreesDegrees of of  Wisdom:Wisdom:  A. A. Book Book  of of  Tarot Tarot  by Rachel Pollackby Rachel Pollack(Aquarian Press).(Aquarian Press).

19801980   Jou ney   Jou ney by Sallie Nichols (NY: Samuel Weiser).by Sallie Nichols (NY: Samuel Weiser).

19801980 Numerology Numerology  and and  Your Your  FutureFuture by Dusty Bunker (West Chester PA: Schiffer).by Dusty Bunker (West Chester PA: Schiffer).Numerology as relat Numerology as relat 

 Jung Jung and and Tarot:Tarot: An An  A  Arcrchehettypypaal l r r 

ed to the Tarot cards.ed to the Tarot cards.

TwelveTwelve Tarot Tarot GaGa y y MMiicchhaaeel l DDuummm m hh19801980 mesmes b b eettt t ((LLoonnddoonn: : DDuucckkwwoorrt t ))..

19801980 VisionVision of of  Tarot Tarot  andand FaithFaith of of  Tarot Tarot  by Piers Anthony (NY: Berkeley). (Seeby Piers Anthony (NY: Berkeley). (See1979.)1979.)

19801980 TheThe MagicMagic Tarot Tarot by Frederic Lionel (published in France asby Frederic Lionel (published in France as LeLe Tarot Tarot MagiqueMagique,,Editions du Rocher).Editions du Rocher).

Niki Niki de de Saint Saint Phalle Phalle began began work work o o er er tarot tarot 1199880 0 n n h h ggaarrddeen n ssccuullppttuurree..

19801980 TheThe Tarot Tarot  DesignDesign ColoringColoring Book Book  by Caren Caraway (Stemmings). There areby Caren Caraway (Stemmings). There areplenty of color‐in decks but this is the only coloring book, per se, of which theplenty of color‐in decks but this is the only coloring book, per se, of which theauthors are aware.authors are aware.

II proposepropose that that 19801980marksmarks thethe endend of of thethe hippie/Tarot hippie/Tarot revivalrevival eraera andand servesserves asas thethe

transitiontransition intointo thethe fullfull maturitymaturity of of thethe modern,modern, 2020thth centurycentury Tarot Tarot renaissance.renaissance.