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The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages Paperback – Illustrated, June 1, 2006

by Paul Foster Case (Author)
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Many students of the Western esoteric tradition consider Paul Foster Case's The Tarot the finest explanation that has yet appeared on the occult meaning of numbers, the construction of the Tarot, and the attribution of the 22 Major Trumps to the Hebrew alphabet.

In clear and understandable language, Case elucidates the Tarot tradition and technique for the modern thinker. Students of the Tarot will find in these pages the necessary information to understand and apply the principles of Tarot-and the correspondences of symbol, tone, color, and number-to the art of daily living. The author also includes extremely useful chapters on methods of study and Tarot divination.

In this 2006 edition, the book appears for the first time with an index and an appendix of resources. Here is a genuine underground masterpiece, made available to a broad new readership.
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"The serious Tarot student...will find Case's book a gold mine of information."

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Paul Foster Case (1884-1954) was one of the leading American occultists of the twentieth century. His book, The Tarot, and his deck of Tarot cards significantly influenced how Tarot is taught and understood today in the United States, and in other parts of the world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; Reprint edition (June 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585424919
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585424917
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.69 x 8.22 inches
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Arman Hereklitus
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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So much deeper than one can imagine.
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clevelandjunglist
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good detail
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013
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The writings on each key weren't wildly long, perhaps 7 to 10 pages on average. Paul Foster Case is very concise on this writing however and had a great deal of insight to offer, particularly along the lines of explaining the Sephir Yetzirah connections, the row and column relations of the tableau, and offering additional reading suggestions in the right places (such as Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali with respect to Key 17: the star).

Like a lot of people I find myself researching occult literature these days not to divine or learn ceremonial magick but really to try and understand our connection with God and get a feel for where the boundaries are between specifically new age metaphysics vs. more universal and less sectarian substructures that apply with equal merit to the more traditional orthodox exoteric world. Paul Foster Case worked under the commission of Compte De St. Germain for bringing in the Age of Aquarius, something most of Christendom would put firmly in the category of a spiritual warfare issue. By the same token when I read many people's writings such as Case I find myself looking at people who cared, by most people's standards almost too much, about the issues and went to the ends they did to find answers.

My overall understanding of the tarot keys at this point is that they're an explanation of working relationship between conscious, subconscious, superconscious, and the steps of progress by which one steps through from being nominal in their spirituality to having it in full bloom, whether they're working to be an ascended master or whether they're looking to be the next John of the Cross or Theresa of Avila. Admittedly, while the space cube was an interesting application of the Sefir Yetzirah I didn't see a particularly strong concordance between the cards spatially, save in a few instances, in the manner that was evident in the three row tableau but then again I'll admit that my goal was really to gain familiarity with the concepts and narratives rather than stare at the tarot for years.

Overall this was the most concise and detailed tarot to alchemy book that I've read so far, he's also the first of a few authors I've read not to speak of key 18: the moon as a reductive materialism warning. Definitely a book worth reading for those who are curious to gain an entry level understanding of what the major 22 trump mean.
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Jackie Phan
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice and detail
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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So much wisdom In a little book. I love it.
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Ben W
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tarot Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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This should be on the bookshelf of every tarot practitioner out there
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Katy
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference book, a must have for anyone interested in Tarot.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022
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I am really writing this review for the shop it came from. These are pretty old books but when they arrived, and I opened the package, it was as if they were brand new. They had the old bookstore smell but they were just in pristine condition, still stiff as if they haven't been read yet. Very pleased with this purchase.
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adelaw
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best tarot books I've ever read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
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I've been studying tarot for over 40 years and this book really takes my tarot study to a new direction. If you're looking for simple interpretations to do tarot readings, this is not for you. This book is about an in depth look at the symbolism of the tarot. If you're not familiar with B.O.T.A, check them out. Also this only focuses on the 22 major arcana.
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Astrea
4.0 out of 5 stars Not really for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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Pretty okaaaay...
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Goldstar
5.0 out of 5 stars Esoteric Qabbalah meets Tarot. A timeless classic!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
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Esoteric Qabbalah meets Tarot. A timeless classic!
From the BOTA series. A must for any serious Tarot student.
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Celeste
1.0 out of 5 stars This book was sent in terrible condition.
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2024
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It is clear a liquid was spilled on this book, it actually has mold growing on it and it smells terrible. Very disappointed as I was looking forward to a copy of this book.
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José G.
5.0 out of 5 stars just as described
Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2023
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corresponde a introduccion al tarot, pero al parecer trae un poco mas de info
recomendado para el estudiante serio
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Gio Le
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth buying
Reviewed in Germany on January 2, 2020
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I agree with the comments of the other buyers. A very insightful book that brings you a step further. It's a point of reference for the tarot student.
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Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars The Keys to Enlightenment - The True and Original Tarot Explained.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2010
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By Paul Foster Case, founder of the Builders of the Adytum, the best, long-standing Tarot School in the world.

I found that this book offered lots of information yet didn't explain that information very well! This is because this book is an edited version of P.F. Case's 'Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals'.

I recommended getting 'Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals' and using 'Wisdom of The Ages' as a quick reference guide instead!

I highly recommend reading these books if you are interested in learning from an author who presents the original and true card meanings and symbolism in a fulfilling and easy to understanding way. Not for the foolish!

Fully Detailed Books By Paul Foster Case:-

-Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals
-Tarot Card Meanings: Interpretations
-Wisdom of Tarot (Golden Dawn Series 1)
-Tarot Revelations (Golden Dawn Series 2)
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Winald B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Bilder in s/w
Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2023
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Die Bilder sind leider nur in schwarz/weiß. Alles andere ist gut.
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