The Hermetic Tarot

Description

This Tarot Deck is based on The Esoteric Workings of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn as reconstructed and designed by Godfrey Dowson. Selected as one of six decks to illustrate The Tarot Gypsy Tales, this symbol set is remarkable for its extra-ordinary pen and ink drawings executed by the artist in the Welsh hills from 1975 to 1977. Black and white hermetic tarot deck.

U.S. Games Systems has proudly reissued the Hermetic Tarot deck in recognition of its historical and artistic importance. The details and symbols in each card reveal many of the esoteric workings of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn, which flourished around the turn of the century.Godfrey Dowson's subtle black and white designs emphasize the Golden Dawn's astrological attributes with further sephirotic, angelic, geomantic, numerical, and kabbalistic elements. All 78 cards feature an exquisite level of detail that highlights the powerful symbolism.The 72-page instruction booklet includes an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan and card meaning written by Godfrey Dowson and Stuart R. Kaplan. 

Dimensions

1.7" H x 5.4" L x 3.4" W, 80 card deck with 140 page booklet.