The Book of Thoth: (Egyptian Tarot)

Finally got around to ordering this. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles.

Been hunting for a decent copy of this text for ages. A text you study rather than simply read. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today. Still worth having on the shelf.

A friend in my study group recommended this one. You can tell why this work has endured. It pairs well with more modern commentaries on the same tradition. A few pages arrived with light corner wear, though nothing serious. Solid, if not essential.

Bought this as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering a second copy for myself. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. Challenging in places, but never needlessly obscure.

This edition finally does the material justice. There's real depth here that reveals itself on a second reading. A keeper.

Took a chance on this and glad I did. The text itself is dense but rewarding — you get out what you put in. You can tell why this work has endured. Recommended if you're ready to do the work.

Crowley presents a rigorous intellectual foundation for the Thoth Tarot, arguing that its imagery is dictated by universal structure rather than chance. This work is an essential textbook for those seeking to understand the deep symbolism underpinning Western mystery traditions and modern occult practice. However, it does not suit casual diviners or those seeking simple fortune-telling answers; the text demands a serious engagement with Qabalah, astrology, and numerology. Readers expecting straightforward guidance will likely find the dense esoteric framework overwhelming and inaccessible. It is best reserved for scholars and dedicated practitioners ready to explore the deck’s complex interconnectedness through a radical, intellectually demanding lens.