The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination

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The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination

by L. W. (Lauron William) De Laurence

EN·~3 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

The Illustrated Key To The Tarot

1:15
2

Preface

6:41
3

PART I THE VEIL AND ITS SYMBOLS - Section I INTRODUCTORY AND GENERAL

1:02:37
4

PART II THE DOCTRINE BEHIND THE VEIL - Section I. THE TAROT AND SECRET TRADITION

52:08
5

PART III THE OUTER METHOD OF THE ORACLES - Section 1 DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE GREATER AND LESSER ARCANA

1:07:02
6

BIBLIOGRAPHY A Concise Bibliography Of The Chief Works Dealing With The Tarot And Its Connections

30:11

Description

This work offers a thoughtful survey of the tarot’s symbolic language, treating the cards not just as tools of fortune‑telling but as a bridge between ancient mystery schools and a broader spiritual tradition. The author traces the origins of both the Greater and Lesser Arcana, situating them within historical currents of mysticism, philosophy, and religious thought, while emphasizing a disciplined, graceful approach to interpretation. Readers are invited to look beyond the surface images and consider how each symbol reflects deeper patterns of nature and consciousness.

Divided into three concise sections, the guide moves from the antiquities of the tarot to its inner symbolism and finally to practical methods of divination. Rich illustrations accompany clear explanations, helping listeners decode the visual cues that have fascinated seekers for centuries. By the end of the first act, you’ll have a solid framework for reading the cards with both intellectual insight and a sense of reverent wonder.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (211K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Nicole Henn-Kneif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-08-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

L. W. (Lauron William) De Laurence

L. W. (Lauron William) De Laurence

1868–1936

A flamboyant early 20th-century occult publisher, hypnotism promoter, and mail-order entrepreneur, he helped spread esoteric books and spiritual supplies far beyond Chicago. His work became especially influential in African diasporic religious and magical traditions across the Caribbean and the Americas.

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