The Tarot

A classic guide to the symbolism of the Tarot.Written by the renowned occultist S. L. MacGregor Mathers, founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, this influential work explores the mystical meaning of the Tarot's Major Arcana. Drawing on Hermetic tradition, astrology, and Qabalistic symbolism, Mathers presents the Tarot as a profound system of spiritual knowledge and symbolic philosophy.This edition reproduces the illustrations of the Oswald Wirth Tarot deck, whose rich symbolic imagery reflects the esoteric traditions that shaped modern Tarot interpretation.Also included is the classic essay What Is the Tarot? by P. D. Ouspensky, offering a philosophical perspective on the symbolic and spiritual significance of the Tarot.Clear and accessible, this concise treatise remains an essential introduction for readers interested in Tarot symbolism, Western esotericism, and occult philosophy.