Golden Dawn Magical Tarot
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Golden Dawn Magical Tarot: The Golden Dawn Magical Tarot is
a deck that draws upon the symbology and colors adhered to by the Order
of the Golden Dawn. Let’s delve into the details of this intriguing
Tarot deck!
Overview
- Deck
Type: Tarot Deck
- Cards:
79
- Creators:
Chic Cicero, Sandra Cicero
- Publisher:
Llewellyn (2001)
Origins and Purpose
- The Golden
Dawn Magical Tarot was originally commissioned by Israel
Regardie for use within the system of symbolic and ritual
requirements necessary for Golden Dawn cabalistic work.
- While
designed for Golden Dawn practitioners, this deck can also be used by
Tarot students at any level for divination, meditation,
and ritual work.
Key Features
1.
Major Arcana: The major arcana
cards showcase abstract and vibrant scenes,
each rich with esoteric symbolism.
2.
Minor Arcana: The minors,
however, exhibit some repetition. Little changes occur between the cards of a
suit except for the number of cups or pentacles.
3.
Color Associations: Each suit
in the Tarot corresponds to an element:
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Wands (Fire): Red
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Cups (Water): Blue
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Swords (Air): Yellow
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Pentacles (Earth): Brown
4.
Court Cards: The court cards
represent the elemental forces of the Tetragrammaton (YHVH)
in each of the four Qabalistic worlds. Each court card signifies a sub-element
within its system.
5.
Astrological and Numerological Attributes:
The accompanying Little White Book (LWB)
provides insights into the major arcana’s astrological, numerological, and
Hebrew attributes.
6.
Qabala and Tree of Life: The
LWB also covers the origins of the Tarot, its connection with the Golden Dawn,
and the Qabala. Diagrams illustrate the Tree
of Life and its four qabalistic worlds.
!Golden Dawn Magical Tarot
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a curious seeker, the Golden Dawn
Magical Tarot invites you to explore its mystical depths and connect with the
wisdom embedded within its cards.
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