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This episode explores the surprising origins of the Thoth Tarot Deck, created by Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris, and its connections to ancient Egyptian symbolism and mysticism.
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Browse era →This episode dives into the fascinating history behind the Thoth Tarot Deck, a popular and influential tarot deck. It examines the key figures and events that contributed to the deck's creation, including Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris. The discussion reveals that Lady Harris had to essentially trick Crowley into creating the deck, as he was not initially interested and only did so for a small amount of money. However, the resulting Thoth Tarot Deck is described as an amazing and astral plane-oriented deck, with deep connections to ancient Egyptian symbolism and mysticism. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Thoth Tarot's origins and significance within the world of tarot and the occult.
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