The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages

The writings on each key weren't wildly long, perhaps 7 to 10 pages on average. Paul Foster Case is very concise on this writing however and had a great deal of insight to offer, particularly along the lines of explaining the Sephir Yetzirah connections, the row and column relations of the tableau, and offering additional reading suggestions in the right places (such as Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali with respect to Key 17: the star). Like a lot of people I find myself researching occult literature these days not to divine or learn ceremonial magick but really to try and understand our connection with God and get a feel for where the boundaries are between specifically new age metaphysics vs. more universal and less sectarian substructures that apply with equal merit to the more traditional orthodox exoteric world. Paul Foster Case worked under the commission of Compte De St. Germain for bringing in the Age of Aquarius, something most of Christendom would put firmly in the category of a spiritual warfare issue. By the same token when I read many people's writings such as Case I find myself looking at people who cared, by most people's standards almost too much, about the issues and went to the ends they did to find answers. My overall understanding of the tarot keys at this point is that they're an explanation of working relationship between conscious, subconscious, superconscious, and the steps of progress by which one steps through from being nominal in their spirituality to having it in full bloom, whether they're working to be an ascended master or whether they're looking to be the next John of the Cross or Theresa of Avila. Admittedly, while the space cube was an interesting application of the Sefir Yetzirah I didn't see a particularly strong concordance between the cards spatially, save in a few instances, in the manner that was evident in the three row tableau but then again I'll admit that my goal was really to gain familiarity with the concepts and narratives rather than stare at the tarot for years. Overall this was the most concise and detailed tarot to alchemy book that I've read so far, he's also the first of a few authors I've read not to speak of key 18: the moon as a reductive materialism warning. Definitely a book worth reading for those who are curious to gain an entry level understanding of what the major 22 trump mean.

It seemed very interesting and a wealth of knowledge. It just wasn’t what I was looking for as a beginner.

I've been studying tarot for over 40 years and this book really takes my tarot study to a new direction. If you're looking for simple interpretations to do tarot readings, this is not for you. This book is about an in depth look at the symbolism of the tarot. If you're not familiar with B.O.T.A, check them out. Also this only focuses on the 22 major arcana.

I am really writing this review for the shop it came from. These are pretty old books but when they arrived, and I opened the package, it was as if they were brand new. They had the old bookstore smell but they were just in pristine condition, still stiff as if they haven't been read yet. Very pleased with this purchase.

This is the best book on the tarot I have read. Paul Foster Case does an exceptional job of explaining the esoteric meanings of the tarot deck and this book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the tarot. I highly recommend this book to all seekers on the path. I first got this book in 1982 and just bought another copy in 2013 as my other copy is in another state. Upon seeing it again, I was still impressed with its contents. Case also has a book called The Book of Tokens which also is incredibly insightful re the symbolism and meanings of the tarot.

Pretty okaaaay...

So much wisdom In a little book. I love it.

In perfect condition for being decades old. Looks like it was never even touched, except for the cover was a tiny bit beat up. Super informative on the first 22 cards of the deck (major arcana), talks in depth about the history of tarot and how to use the cards. However, it was written in the late 1940’s so there have probably been some updates on the practice since then. Also, there was a postcard inside from 1959 mailed from the city in Norway where my dad is from. Cute little surprise.

By Paul Foster Case, founder of the Builders of the Adytum, the best, long-standing Tarot School in the world. I found that this book offered lots of information yet didn't explain that information very well! This is because this book is an edited version of P.F. Case's 'Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals'. I recommended getting 'Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals' and using 'Wisdom of The Ages' as a quick reference guide instead! I highly recommend reading these books if you are interested in learning from an author who presents the original and true card meanings and symbolism in a fulfilling and easy to understanding way. Not for the foolish! Fully Detailed Books By Paul Foster Case:- -Tarot Card Meanings: Fundamentals -Tarot Card Meanings: Interpretations -Wisdom of Tarot (Golden Dawn Series 1) -Tarot Revelations (Golden Dawn Series 2)

I agree with the comments of the other buyers. A very insightful book that brings you a step further. It's a point of reference for the tarot student.

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One of those books you would willingly skip sleep to finish & be sad when it is over knowing that a read like that only comes far and few in between...The book is striking, poignant, well-written, deeply insightful, and will consume your concentration to digest. It is not a light read on the topic, but it is certainly a good one. If you are looking for something less dense...this is not the title for you...but, at some point, it is absolutely worth a read. I am, personally, a Paul Foster Case die hard fan! As a result of completing this book and reading so much of his other writings. I am a Builder & I enjoy everything about it. There is not anything that he has written, that if handed to me, I would not read. Definitely & always worth your time should you feel drawn to this book!

corresponde a introduccion al tarot, pero al parecer trae un poco mas de info recomendado para el estudiante serio