The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla, who was the first to create a deck. Book of thoth etteila tarot a cardbycard feature by tarot zamm by etteilla author and lo scarabeo here is an exciting new historical. The author etteilla maintained that the tarot game was the legendary book of thoth a magical text dating back to ancient egypt relating to thoth the egyptian god of wisdom and magic. Etteilla, the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 28 august 1738 12 december 1791, was.
This is an unusual deck, with very idiosyncratic majors. Etteilla was the pseudonym for prominent french occultist jeanbaptiste alliette, the first to popularize tarot card divination among a. Unboxing the grand etteilla tarot gypsies egyptien grimaud. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an antique feel while being sophisticated enough to please the modern palate. The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth esoteric and.
Aug 08, 2003 book of thoth etteilla tarot cards by lo scarabeo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 30, 2018 etteilla argued for the egyptian origin of the tarot deck. Waites secondary meanings upright inflexible will, unalterable law. He was working as a printseller, but from this time, approximately, he earned his livelihood ettwilla working as a consultant, teacher and author. He is regarded as the first official tarot reader in history, and much has been written on him links to various articles appear at. Theres a flickthrough of all the cards, and a sidebyside comparison with the etteilla book of thoth tarot lo scarabeo. Soon after etteilla published his book on fortunetelling with playing cards, numerous decks appeared utilizing his system. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Apr 29, 2017 etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular riderwaitesmith system. By 1790, he was interpreting the hermetic wisdom of the egyptian book of thoth. I also picked up a copy of paul husons book on the dame fortunes wheel tarot, because its etteillabased, or at least the minors are.
The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late. Anybody else have this deck or have studied etteilla. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Perform a free online reading with the grand etteilla cartomancy tarot deck. Meaning of ace of wands from the grand etteilla deck upright birth reversed bankruptcy according to many schools of thought papuss divinatory meanings commencement of an enterprise. Etteilla argued for the egyptian origin of the tarot deck. Post includes all of the major arcana equivalents and correspondences. Book of thoth etteilla esoteric tarot aleister crowley, tarot card. Book of thoth etteilla tarot cards by lo scarabeo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you are a serious student of the tarot, these are a must have.
According to etteilla the book of thoth had been engraved for posterity by seventeen. Etteilla, the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 28 august 1738 12 december 1791, was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience 1785, and therefore the first professional tarot occultist known to history who made his living by card divination. Here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. If you found etteillas esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and. Etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. Download pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot book full free. Jun, 2012 the author etteilla maintained that the tarot game was the legendary book of thoth a magical text dating back to ancient egypt relating to thoth the egyptian god of wisdom and magic. He etteilla claimed to have revised the book of thoth, but in reality, he spoilt it, regarding as blunders certain cards whose meaning he had failed to grasp. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience back in. The oneword divinatory meanings are written on each card but not in english, does. Created by the famous seer etteilla, this deck features the tarot card meanings right on the card, which was a new innovation at.
It is one version of etteilla s deck, but perhaps not the. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by etteilla waterstones. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularize tarot d. The book of thoth by etteilla 9780738704104 dymocks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The etteilla ii deck was published in 1840 and contained some variations from etteillas original titling and imagery. It is one version of etteillas deck, but perhaps not the most authentic. Although the structure of the cards are generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers are used to. If you found etteillas esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and symbolism, but thought the art stark and unsophisticated, this deck will be a dream come true.
Etteilla was the pseudonym for prominent french occultist jeanbaptiste alliette, the first to popularize tarot card divination among a wider audience. This is the 3rd version of the cards developed by etteilla in the 1700s. French in origin, the grand etteilla tarot deck features cards with titles in both french and english, and illustrations that range from quite primitive to beautifully intricate. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot by etteilla from waterstones today. Tips for how to read with the grand etteilla tarot card deck. Buy book of thoth etteilla tarot box papcr by lo scarabeo isbn. Mar 29, 2016 the book of thoth, or grande etteilla iii ge, is the most recent addition to my tarot collection. If you found etteilla s esoteric ancient tarots fascinating in structure and symbolism, but thought the art stark and unsophisticated, this deck will be a dream come true. Discussions on the history, symbolism and how to read with the the solabusca, etteilla, minchiate, viscontisforza, and other decks from the early days of cartomancy.
Although the structure of the cards is generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers are used to. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames, this is surely one of the. It is one version of etteillas deck, but perhaps not the. This wouldnt normally be a problem as there are many books on the market that explain the tarot but the book of thoth etteilla tarot is not a standard tarot pack by any means. X x fortune increase book of thoth etteilla tarot wheel of fortune divination of all forms and tarot card. Sep 08, 2017 this is an unusual deck, with very idiosyncratic majors. Reproduction of the great game of the oracle of dames. The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth posted on november 15, 2015 by admin etteilla is the pseudonym of jeanbaptiste alliette 1738 12 december 1791. He followed up with a several books on the tarot and a tarot deck. Greer or rachel pollock to challenge this particular deck, and write a book on this particular version, the etteilla version of the book of thoth tarot.
I am new to tarots and after looking for a long time for a deck that would speak to me, i finally found the book of thoth ettailla tarot. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art of this tarot card deck retains an antique feel while being sophisticated enough to please the modern palate. The book of thoth, or grande etteilla iii ge, is the most recent addition to my tarot collection. The minor arcana is much as it is in any other deck. According to etteilla the book of thoth had been engraved for posterity by seventeen hermetic adepts, priests of thoth, on plates of gold 171 years after the great flood, and that these plates had been the prototypes for tarot cards. The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla, who was the first to create a deck solely for divinatory use.
Meaning of ace of cups from the grand etteilla deck upright party reversed change according to many schools of thought papuss divinatory meanings commencement of a love affair. Book of thoth etteilla discussions on the history, symbolism and how to read with the the solabusca, etteilla, minchiate, viscontisforza, and other decks from the early days of cartomancy. It has the right number of cards and a minor and major arcana but there are marked differences with what has become the norm. Aug 14, 2019 post includes all of the major arcana equivalents and. Aug 08, 2003 the book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. Apr 29, 2017 learn the meanings of the etteilla tarot with this post about major arcana card meanings. I wish i could read spreads with this tarot deck someday. Book of thoth etteilla tarot etteilla is a system of reading tarot which predates the popular rider waite smith system. This is surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious historical decks. He was the french occultist who was the first to popularise tarot divination to a wide audience back in 1785, and therefore the first professional tarot occultist known to history who made his living by card divination.
The lo scarabeo book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of an etteilla iii deck, originally published in 1870, containing still more variations from etteillas original standard. He etteilla claimed to have revised the book of thoth, but in reality, he spoilt it, regarding as blunders certain cards whose meaning he had. Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, lo scarabeo. Book of thoth etteilla tarot card deck by llewellyn publishing here is an exciting new historical deck from lo scarabeo. Book of thoth etteilla esoteric tarot aleister crowley. It is commonly admitted that he failed in his attempt to elucidate the tarot, and ended by transposing the keys, thus destroying the correspondence between the numbers and the signs. Waites secondary meanings upright calamities of all kinds. Lo scarabeos tarot decks have been acclaimed all over the world for. Etteilla claimed that his 1789 deck known by historians as grande etteilla i had restored tarot, at least as closely as possible to the original images of the book of thoth. Nov 15, 2015 etteilla is simply the reverse of his surname. How to read with the grand etteilla tarot card deck. Discover book depositorys huge selection of etteilla books online. Learn the meanings of the etteilla tarot with this post about major arcana card meanings. The book of thoth etteilla tarot is a reproduction of a nineteenth century tarot deck based on the deck created by etteilla.
Although the structure of the cards are generally very similar, the interpretations for etteilla are so much more old fashioned than what modern readers. True to the spirit of etteilla, the art retains an. Etteilla published his ideas of the correspondences between the tarot, astrology, and the four classical. Sep 15, 2017 unboxing the grand etteilla tarot gypsies egyptien grimaud.
Book of thoth etteilla tarot by lo scarabeo, 9780738704104, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This card its the fortune, from etteila tarot deck. Grand etteilla egyptian gypsies tarot the tarot garden. It is the version of the tarot with which i am least familiar. Grand etteilla egyptian gypsies tarot rating required. In egyptian mythology, thoth was an ibisheaded god who transmitted the messages of the gods to men. According to the cartomant this book was created in 2170 bc and he therefore wanted to restore them to their original appearance. An example of the major arcana, a court card, and a small card ge. The book of thoth is a gorgeous reproduction of the etteilla iii deck, first printed in late 1800s. It has titles in french, nonillustrated pips, and keywords on all the cards. X x fortune increase book of thoth etteilla tarot wheel of fortune divination of all forms and tarot card reading in particular has attracted its quota o etailla tarot pinned by simona canacci this is my custom extra card from the deck of the bastard which you can purchase on etsy. Etteilla tarot reading meanings and tips lisa boswell. Created by the famous seer etteilla, this deck features the tarot card meanings right on the card, which was a new innovation at the time.
The etteilla tarot deck, the book of thoth esoteric and divinatory. I have the etteilla i and i adore it for historical purposes, but the book of thoth is by far much more beautiful. However, this deck is not that 1789 deck, of which nearly all has been lost, and only a few incredibly rare cards remain. Book of thoth etteilla tarot available for download and read online in other formats. Pdf book of thoth etteilla tarot download full pdf. In ancient egypt, there is believed to have been a book of thoth. Here is an early miniature petit etteilla deck from my own collection. I just got mine yesterday and am fascinated and would love to talk to people about it. The grand etteila is also called the egyptian tarot, as it was very greatly inspried by the book of thoth. He is regarded as the first official tarot reader in history, and much has been written on him links to various articles appear at the bottom of this page. I also picked up a copy of paul husons book on the dame fortunes wheel tarot, because its etteilla based, or at least the minors are.