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Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot was his final opus, the culmination of a lifetime of occult study and practice. With artist Lady Frieda Harris, he condensed the core of his teaching into the 78 cards of the tarot. Although Crowley's own Book of Thoth provides insight into the cards, it is a complicated, dated book. Now, in clear language, Lon Milo DuQuette provides everything you need to know to get the most out of using the Thoth deck.

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Lon Milo DuQuette has been involved with occult studies since the late 60s and has become an acknowledged and widely-recognized authority within the world of modern occultism. He is the U.S. Deputy Grand Master of the O.T.O. and lives with his wife Constance in Costa Mesa, CA

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5.0 out of 5 stars AT LAST !, Jun 8 2004

By	Renus Hyena - See all my reviews

If you have ever tried understanding the Book OF Thoth and like me became frustrated, this book is for you. This book explains in plain language the meaning behind the sometimes veiled unintelligible writings of Aleister Crowley. Unless you are well versed in the language of the Kabbalah, Geometra. Egyptian magick to the extream this book is a God send. You won't be disappointed. Some Knowledge of Crowleyanity I would say is necessary for full enjoyment. Recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A detailed resource filled from cover to cover with insights, Feb 7 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot: An Authoritative Examination Of The World's Most Fascinating And Magical Tarot Cards by occult studies expert Lon Milo DuQuette is an impressively informative resource that expertly dissects and analyzes the occult symbolism of the popular Thoth Tarot deck. Each individual card of the major and minor arcana is examined with its potential meanings for carefully analyzing readings appropriately. A detailed resource filled from cover to cover with insights accessible to any dedicated Tarot card reader, whether amateur or professional, Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot is a welcome and seminal contribution to the growing library of Tarot Studies, as well as a highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic Metaphysical Studies collections.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Lon Milo Duquette!, Jan 18 2004

By	ranmasan "ranmasan" (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Truly an excellent book. And I must disagree with the earlier reviewer who felt that Crowley had somehow been "dumbed down" or sanitized. Nothing could be further from the truth. Duquette spends a significant amount of space and time (nearly 100 pages) on explaining such things as the Holy Guardian Angel, the new Aeon of Horus, the Tree of Life, the significance of the Book of the Law as it relates to Crowley's tarot, etc. The bulk of the book is filled with detailed descriptions of each card, and their significance in the Tarot as a spiritual journey...rather than dwelling on divinatory meanings. There is a section at the back that gives brief divination meanings for readings, but clearly he (and Crowley too), thought that divination was a side effect produced by the Tarot...useful certainly, but not the main significance.

My only complaint really, and it is a very minor complaint, is that Duquette keeps apologizing for having to spend so much time on the background stuff. One apology would have been enough...anyone completely unfamilar with Qabala et al should know what they are getting into, and EXPECT some time spent explaining it. Continually apologizing for it was not necessary.

I particulary liked the inclusion of bits of correspondence between Harris and Crowley, while the paintings were still being done.

Duquette suggests that Crowley's original Book of Thoth (book) would be required reading alongside this book, and I must agree. It doesn't replace the original, it just makes jumping into it a lot less painful. I wish this book had been available years ago when I first read the Crowley book!

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