Via Tarot no.1
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Via Tarot: The Via Tarot is a deck directly
inspired by Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot. It draws on kabbalistic,
alchemical, and magical sources. The cards, illustrated in colored pencil,
resemble the Thoth Tarot but are more aesthetically pleasing. Let’s explore
this unique deck further!
Overview
- Deck Type: Tarot Deck
- Cards: 78
- Creators: Susan Jameson, John Bonner
- Publisher: Urania (2002)
Creation and Inspiration
Internationally
known artist Susan Jameson created the Via Tarot. Unlike many other
Tarot decks, which are developed by artists for specific audiences or purposes,
Jameson’s project began with a visionary dream. Through a series of
“channeling” or “scrying” sessions, she received the images for the Major
Arcana from entities specifically identified as the Daughters of Light
and the Daughters of the Daughters of Light. These entities are also
found on the Minor Arcana cards.
Card Images
- The images received by Jameson during these sessions were seen as
small bubbles of light, which gradually revealed themselves over time as
the full image of a given card.
- Each Minor Arcana card includes an inset lozenge or medallion at the
top, originally described by Aleister Crowley in his Thoth Tarot.
Lady Frieda Harris omitted these insets when she painted Crowley’s Thoth
deck, but Jameson included them in the Via Tarot.
Packaging and Details
- The cards come in a strong plastic book-type case, published by
Urania (a division of A. G. Mueller).
- The accompanying Little White Book (LWB) provides details about
Jameson’s reception of the card images and briefly explains the connection
of the Tarot to the Qabalah.
- Card dimensions: 3 ¾ by 5 ½ inches, allowing for detailed imagery.
- The card stock is somewhat thin but durable enough for regular use.
The
Via Tarot offers a fresh perspective on the Thoth tradition, combining mystical
inspiration with artistic expression. Whether you’re a seasoned Tarot reader or
a curious seeker, this deck invites exploration and introspection.
More
info
https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/via/