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# Astrological & Kabbalistic symbolism 72-page detailed instruction booklet 78 cards, full Hermetic deck The Hermetic Tarot: Secrets of the Golden Dawn, Esoteric Symbolism, Kabbalistic Tree of Life, Astrological Correspondences, 78 Tarot Cards

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> 🔮 Unlock the Golden Dawn’s secrets—where mysticism meets mastery.

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## Key Features

- • **Astrology Meets Tarot:** Each card features explicit zodiac and planetary symbols, unlocking instant celestial insights for every reading.
- • **Durable, Premium Card Stock:** Smooth shuffle and sturdy feel designed for daily use by serious tarot practitioners.
- • **Authentic Golden Dawn Imagery:** Dive deep into the secret wisdom of the legendary Order with original, intricate black-and-white artwork by Godfrey Dowson.
- • **Comprehensive 72-Page Guidebook:** Packed with detailed card meanings, Celtic Cross spreads, and esoteric diagrams to elevate your mastery.
- • **Not for Beginners, Perfect for the Esoteric Enthusiast:** Challenge yourself with a deck that rewards study of Kabbalah, Hermeticism, and astrology—stand out from the crowd.

## Overview

The Hermetic Tarot is a 78-card deck steeped in the Western Esoteric Tradition, featuring original black-and-white artwork by Godfrey Dowson that highlights Kabbalistic, astrological, and elemental symbolism. Published by U.S. Games Systems, it includes a 72-page booklet with detailed instructions and interpretations, making it a powerful tool for advanced tarot readers seeking deep spiritual insight and connection to the Golden Dawn’s secret teachings.

## Description

Discover the profound wisdom of the Western Esoteric Tradition with The Hermetic Tarot, a deck uniquely designed to reveal the secret workings of the Order of the Golden Dawn. Illustrated by Godfrey Dowson, the cards feature intricate black-and-white imagery that emphasizes the Golden Dawn’s astrological attributes with exceptional clarity. Dowson’s artwork captures the specific mood and sense of each pictorial image, incorporating subtle details that reveal new dimensions upon every reading. U.S. Games Systems is proud to publish this historically and artistically significant deck, which stands as one of the most important esoteric tarot packs of the 20th century. By synthesizing Kabbalism, celestial phenomena, and the four elements, The Hermetic Tarot allows you to explore a beautiful pathway to the inner recesses of psychic awareness. Key Features: Authentic Golden Dawn Imagery: Artwork based on the esoteric workings of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn; incorporates mystical imagery of the Tree of Life and its 22 Paths Explicit Astrological Symbols: Clear astrological signs on each card to help you instantly correlate the image with its zodiacal correspondence Intricate Black & White Art: Highly detailed illustrations; nuanced symbolism of the Hermetic tradition; further sephirotic, angelic, geomantic, and numerological elements Durable, High-Quality Card Stock: Comfortable to shuffle and built to last; holds up to frequent readings while maintaining sturdy feel and smooth handling. 72-page Booklet of Instructions: Introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan; card meanings written by Godfrey Dowson and Stuart R. Kaplan; instructions for Celtic Cross card spread; chart of elemental and astrological symbols; Tree of Life diagram Whether you are a dedicated student of the esoteric or an intuitive reader seeking deeper layers of meaning, this deck serves as a powerful mirror of reality and a tool for spiritual evolution.

Review: Rich with symbolism and easy to shuffle - You can see the inspirations from Aleister Crowley and Arthur Edward Waite, but I'm happy to report that this isn't a clone of either deck. You can definitely tell Godfrey Dowson made up his own interpretations of the workings of the Golden Dawn. This easily reached the top three favorites of mine that I use on a daily basis. The art, in my opinion, is pretty awful, but I'm more about practicality than beauty when it comes to tarot: there's a million beautiful decks out there but they're all Waite clones so they don't mean anything. Rarely does anyone create a deck from scratch and sell that, rarer still it's beautiful. These cards are easy for me to read and interpret. They give off a pleasant energy, like a dear old friend you've known your whole life. This deck feels reliable and kind. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get into tarot, although this might be a bit more advanced for some. You do need to study the Golden Dawn, or at the very least get familiar with alchemical elements, astrology, and the kabbalah, even at a cursory understanding (not that I'm saying it's easy, lol, as it is a secret order, but there's plenty of resources out there that touch on such teachings. Lon Milo DuQuette would be an easier place to start). This deck doesn't hold your hand as much as Waite's version does, as the pips don't include humans, but the actions of the hands in each give you a good starting point. I like the court cards, as each king, knight, princess and queen are surrounded by symbolism that makes it way easier to understand than Waite's version, which is sick with "man sitting on throne" syndrome, with not much indication of who he or she is. As for the physical aspect to this deck, I love how smooth they are. Incredibly easy to shuffle. And just the right size for my small hands. Cards pop out with ease. Update Sept 1 2024: I've returned to tell you that this is my favorite deck. I don't even use my other decks anymore because this one is just that good. I love how unique it is and how much depth it has within. Every pip tells you what sign and planet it's associated with which, from even just an astrological point of view, makes it easy to understand. Every court card, minus the princesses, include what zodiac sign it corresponds with, which provides an extra layer of information for the reader. This deck feels as though it doesn't hold anything back from you. If anything is hidden, it's in plain sight. All you have to do is study it. The little booklet it came with is helpful, but personally, I'd rather have a fully fleshed out book to explain what's going on. I like keywords for quick reference, but sometimes a card stumps me and I need some help. I'm Hellenic pagan. This deck is kabbalistic, which is Jewish. So the Hebrew within and the sephiroth pass over my head, even if I've studied them a little bit. Even if "Hermetic" is tied to the God Hermes, there's nothing very Greek about the deck, other than the Magician, which features Hermes. Despite that, it feels like this deck speaks of a God I don't interact with, which makes me not want to study further than I already have. So I mostly rely on my intuition from the images, as well as my knowledge on astrology. I see my Gods within this deck in some aspects, so I don't feel like I'm completely in a foreign land. Hermeticism is based on Hermes' teachings, I understand that, but with all the Hebrew and kabbalistic symbolism, it feels more like a Jewish study of Hermes, not so much a worship of Hermes. I do feel his presence in the deck, however, and I think that's how it's my go-to deck. I wouldn't want to use any other deck because most decks just lack depth or there's a weird political undertone to it that pulls me out of my emersion completely. Tarot is beyond human affairs, so including politics defeats the purpose. The hermetic tarot takes itself seriously and focuses squarely on the divine and our spiritual path. It makes me think inward in such a way that no other deck has accomplished.
Review: Best Deck Ever, but not for beginners, so I included information in case you ARE a beginner. - This is one of the most exciting “package day” moments in my life! I have waited two years to purchase this deck, being that I was a beginner and this deck is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. Two of the cards has a different name than the Rider-Waite deck- the world card is the universe, the strength card is fortitude, and... there’s not a page of each suit, but a princess instead. Several of the cards have the same names but an added word, such as the Judgement card, it’s the LAST judgement. The fool card is the FOOLISH MAN. The tower card is the BLASTED tower. The names of the cards being different, other than possibly the Princesses and the Fortitude, shouldn’t affect your ability to read the cards. The cards do have one thing to help with knowing which sign the card represents, which I thought was helpful. The sign’s symbol will be on the card. In the left hand corner of the major arcana cards, you’ll see a designated letter of the Hebrew alphabet. There’s so much symbolism in this deck, which gives a more in-depth, accurate reading. Speaking of ease in this deck, the booklet is PACKED FULL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION that will help you understand the cards. I was surprised to find this valuable information. I am at the beginning of the booklet, but I already learned so much. The Tree of Life diagram is on page 70 though, not page 72. The booklet only has 70 pages. That was one of two misprints I have already found, but trust me, you can overlook that. I am just starting page 17, the major arcana cards, so once I am done with this booklet, I’ll be sure to update my review. Not only does the booklet teach you how to use this deck, it also teaches you how to read tarot PERIOD. Pages 64-69 show you how to do a Celtic Cross spread. This is a must have deck to add to your collection. You will not regret it! Oh, and my deck was wrapped with clear wrap, like a deck of playing cards, and inside the deck, the actual cards and booklet were wrapped too, giving them plenty of protection. I am actually going to do a reading before I finish the booklet, because I’m too excited not to, lol, and when I gathered the cards to shuffle, I remembered to mention that each of the cards has a description at the bottom. I mentioned the Hebrew letter on each of the major arcana cards, but notice the elements on the tops of the court cards. The suits of the minor arcana shows symbols for the planet and sign for each of the cards. You’ll see what I’m referring to in the three cards in the photo that’s one before the last. 1.) In the LOVERS CARD, notice the symbol to the left (top), the Hebrew letter V(there’s 22 in the diagram of the Tree of Life on page 70). The letter you’d have to look up to match the word in the diagram, unless it’s later mentioned. UPDATE: I SCREENSHOT THE PHOTO I FOUND ON PINTEREST THAT INCLUDES THE HEBREW LETTERS. The right side has the number of the card. You’ll see that this card has the Gemini symbol under the serpent’s mouth. Refer to the first page for symbols. There’s other symbols you’ll find in reference books, which I plan to purchase. At the bottom of the card, the description says CHILDREN OF THE BOICE DEVINE. 2.) The KNIGHT OF PENTACLES card has two symbols at the top. You probably already know those stand for elements- fire and earth. In the middle of the card, the first symbol looks like Leo, but it’s North Node and the second one is Virgo, which is interesting. You’ll see that the description says LORD OF THE WILD AND FERTILE LAND. 3.) the TEN OF WANDS card has no symbols at the top, because it’s a card in the suits of the minor arcana. The symbol below that area, in the middle, means SATURN. I do not know what the words on either side say/mean. The symbol straight below Saturn, close to the bottom of the card, is Sagittarius, my moon sign. The description says LORD OF OPPRESSION. I HAVE NOTICED THE SYMBOL,ON ALL OF THE CARDS, THAT RESEMBLES THE SATURN SYMBOL, BUT NOT CAME ACROSS THE SYMBOL ANYWHERE YET, TO SAY WHAT IT IS OR MEANS...YET. I WILL CONTINUE TO UDDATE MY REVIEW TO HELP THOSE WANTING TO PURCHASE THE DECK, AND ONES THAT NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THEIR DECK. Plus, it helps me learn as I study to depict the information for this review. The Major Arcana Cards, if you can’t read the numbers in Roman numerals: 0 The Foolish Man 1 The Magician 2 The High Priestess 3 The Empress 4 The Emperor 5 The Hierophant 6 The Lovers 7 The Chariot 8 Fortitude 9 The Hermit 10 The Wheel of Fortune 11 Justice 12 The Hanged Man 13 Death 14 Temperance 15 The Devil 16 The Blasted Tower 17 The Star 18 The Moon 19 The Sun 20 The Last Judgement 21 The Universe

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- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

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| Best Sellers Rank | #44,960 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Hermetism & Rosicrucianism #48 in Fortune Telling #104 in Occultism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,051 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich with symbolism and easy to shuffle
*by W***D on November 18, 2023*

You can see the inspirations from Aleister Crowley and Arthur Edward Waite, but I'm happy to report that this isn't a clone of either deck. You can definitely tell Godfrey Dowson made up his own interpretations of the workings of the Golden Dawn. This easily reached the top three favorites of mine that I use on a daily basis. The art, in my opinion, is pretty awful, but I'm more about practicality than beauty when it comes to tarot: there's a million beautiful decks out there but they're all Waite clones so they don't mean anything. Rarely does anyone create a deck from scratch and sell that, rarer still it's beautiful. These cards are easy for me to read and interpret. They give off a pleasant energy, like a dear old friend you've known your whole life. This deck feels reliable and kind. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get into tarot, although this might be a bit more advanced for some. You do need to study the Golden Dawn, or at the very least get familiar with alchemical elements, astrology, and the kabbalah, even at a cursory understanding (not that I'm saying it's easy, lol, as it is a secret order, but there's plenty of resources out there that touch on such teachings. Lon Milo DuQuette would be an easier place to start). This deck doesn't hold your hand as much as Waite's version does, as the pips don't include humans, but the actions of the hands in each give you a good starting point. I like the court cards, as each king, knight, princess and queen are surrounded by symbolism that makes it way easier to understand than Waite's version, which is sick with "man sitting on throne" syndrome, with not much indication of who he or she is. As for the physical aspect to this deck, I love how smooth they are. Incredibly easy to shuffle. And just the right size for my small hands. Cards pop out with ease. Update Sept 1 2024: I've returned to tell you that this is my favorite deck. I don't even use my other decks anymore because this one is just that good. I love how unique it is and how much depth it has within. Every pip tells you what sign and planet it's associated with which, from even just an astrological point of view, makes it easy to understand. Every court card, minus the princesses, include what zodiac sign it corresponds with, which provides an extra layer of information for the reader. This deck feels as though it doesn't hold anything back from you. If anything is hidden, it's in plain sight. All you have to do is study it. The little booklet it came with is helpful, but personally, I'd rather have a fully fleshed out book to explain what's going on. I like keywords for quick reference, but sometimes a card stumps me and I need some help. I'm Hellenic pagan. This deck is kabbalistic, which is Jewish. So the Hebrew within and the sephiroth pass over my head, even if I've studied them a little bit. Even if "Hermetic" is tied to the God Hermes, there's nothing very Greek about the deck, other than the Magician, which features Hermes. Despite that, it feels like this deck speaks of a God I don't interact with, which makes me not want to study further than I already have. So I mostly rely on my intuition from the images, as well as my knowledge on astrology. I see my Gods within this deck in some aspects, so I don't feel like I'm completely in a foreign land. Hermeticism is based on Hermes' teachings, I understand that, but with all the Hebrew and kabbalistic symbolism, it feels more like a Jewish study of Hermes, not so much a worship of Hermes. I do feel his presence in the deck, however, and I think that's how it's my go-to deck. I wouldn't want to use any other deck because most decks just lack depth or there's a weird political undertone to it that pulls me out of my emersion completely. Tarot is beyond human affairs, so including politics defeats the purpose. The hermetic tarot takes itself seriously and focuses squarely on the divine and our spiritual path. It makes me think inward in such a way that no other deck has accomplished.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Deck Ever, but not for beginners, so I included information in case you ARE a beginner.
*by N***S on August 2, 2020*

This is one of the most exciting “package day” moments in my life! I have waited two years to purchase this deck, being that I was a beginner and this deck is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. Two of the cards has a different name than the Rider-Waite deck- the world card is the universe, the strength card is fortitude, and... there’s not a page of each suit, but a princess instead. Several of the cards have the same names but an added word, such as the Judgement card, it’s the LAST judgement. The fool card is the FOOLISH MAN. The tower card is the BLASTED tower. The names of the cards being different, other than possibly the Princesses and the Fortitude, shouldn’t affect your ability to read the cards. The cards do have one thing to help with knowing which sign the card represents, which I thought was helpful. The sign’s symbol will be on the card. In the left hand corner of the major arcana cards, you’ll see a designated letter of the Hebrew alphabet. There’s so much symbolism in this deck, which gives a more in-depth, accurate reading. Speaking of ease in this deck, the booklet is PACKED FULL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION that will help you understand the cards. I was surprised to find this valuable information. I am at the beginning of the booklet, but I already learned so much. The Tree of Life diagram is on page 70 though, not page 72. The booklet only has 70 pages. That was one of two misprints I have already found, but trust me, you can overlook that. I am just starting page 17, the major arcana cards, so once I am done with this booklet, I’ll be sure to update my review. Not only does the booklet teach you how to use this deck, it also teaches you how to read tarot PERIOD. Pages 64-69 show you how to do a Celtic Cross spread. This is a must have deck to add to your collection. You will not regret it! Oh, and my deck was wrapped with clear wrap, like a deck of playing cards, and inside the deck, the actual cards and booklet were wrapped too, giving them plenty of protection. I am actually going to do a reading before I finish the booklet, because I’m too excited not to, lol, and when I gathered the cards to shuffle, I remembered to mention that each of the cards has a description at the bottom. I mentioned the Hebrew letter on each of the major arcana cards, but notice the elements on the tops of the court cards. The suits of the minor arcana shows symbols for the planet and sign for each of the cards. You’ll see what I’m referring to in the three cards in the photo that’s one before the last. 1.) In the LOVERS CARD, notice the symbol to the left (top), the Hebrew letter V(there’s 22 in the diagram of the Tree of Life on page 70). The letter you’d have to look up to match the word in the diagram, unless it’s later mentioned. UPDATE: I SCREENSHOT THE PHOTO I FOUND ON PINTEREST THAT INCLUDES THE HEBREW LETTERS. The right side has the number of the card. You’ll see that this card has the Gemini symbol under the serpent’s mouth. Refer to the first page for symbols. There’s other symbols you’ll find in reference books, which I plan to purchase. At the bottom of the card, the description says CHILDREN OF THE BOICE DEVINE. 2.) The KNIGHT OF PENTACLES card has two symbols at the top. You probably already know those stand for elements- fire and earth. In the middle of the card, the first symbol looks like Leo, but it’s North Node and the second one is Virgo, which is interesting. You’ll see that the description says LORD OF THE WILD AND FERTILE LAND. 3.) the TEN OF WANDS card has no symbols at the top, because it’s a card in the suits of the minor arcana. The symbol below that area, in the middle, means SATURN. I do not know what the words on either side say/mean. The symbol straight below Saturn, close to the bottom of the card, is Sagittarius, my moon sign. The description says LORD OF OPPRESSION. I HAVE NOTICED THE SYMBOL,ON ALL OF THE CARDS, THAT RESEMBLES THE SATURN SYMBOL, BUT NOT CAME ACROSS THE SYMBOL ANYWHERE YET, TO SAY WHAT IT IS OR MEANS...YET. I WILL CONTINUE TO UDDATE MY REVIEW TO HELP THOSE WANTING TO PURCHASE THE DECK, AND ONES THAT NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THEIR DECK. Plus, it helps me learn as I study to depict the information for this review. The Major Arcana Cards, if you can’t read the numbers in Roman numerals: 0 The Foolish Man 1 The Magician 2 The High Priestess 3 The Empress 4 The Emperor 5 The Hierophant 6 The Lovers 7 The Chariot 8 Fortitude 9 The Hermit 10 The Wheel of Fortune 11 Justice 12 The Hanged Man 13 Death 14 Temperance 15 The Devil 16 The Blasted Tower 17 The Star 18 The Moon 19 The Sun 20 The Last Judgement 21 The Universe

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Have Deck
*by W***N on June 24, 2026*

Beautiful deck, quality card material, and captivating art. Definitely not a deck made for beginners, but I highly recommend this for anyone who wants a serious and straightforward tarot deck

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