
audiobook
by L. W. (Lauron William) De Laurence
The Illustrated Key To The Tarot
Preface
PART I THE VEIL AND ITS SYMBOLS - Section I INTRODUCTORY AND GENERAL
PART II THE DOCTRINE BEHIND THE VEIL - Section I. THE TAROT AND SECRET TRADITION
PART III THE OUTER METHOD OF THE ORACLES - Section 1 DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE GREATER AND LESSER ARCANA
BIBLIOGRAPHY A Concise Bibliography Of The Chief Works Dealing With The Tarot And Its Connections
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.
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
Aug 24, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1868–1936
Best known for popularizing occult and spiritual literature through mail-order publishing, this early 20th-century writer built a wide readership around books on magic, hypnotism, and mysticism. His name still surfaces wherever readers explore the strange crossroads of folklore, commerce, and esoteric belief.
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