The Symbolism of the Tarot

The foundational 1911 text by A.E. Waite covering all 78 tarot cards with their symbolism and divinatory meanings. Includes the history of tarot, the secret tradition behind the cards, and detailed interpretations of both Major and Minor Arcana.

A.E. Waite

The classic 1892 occult treatise by Papus connecting tarot to Kabbalah and the sacred word Yod-He-Vau-He. Covers the esoteric mathematics behind the cards, symbolism of all Arcana, and methods of divination.

Papus

The definitive work by Paul Foster Case, founder of B.O.T.A., linking tarot to Qabalah, color, sound, and healing. Covers all Major Arcana with deep symbolic analysis rooted in the Western mystery tradition.

Paul Foster Case

Eliphas Levi's secret manuscript on magical ritual interpreted through the 22 tarot trumps. Translated by W. Wynn Westcott of the Golden Dawn. Connects tarot to Rosicrucian and alchemical traditions.

Eliphas Levi

A concise introduction to the Tarot of Marseilles covering the history and mystical significance of the 22 Major Arcana, plus divinatory meanings for both Major and Minor Arcana suits.

Georg Gottlob