The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Antonio Magus

Antonio Magus is a figure associated with an influential work on divination. Speculation exists that he authored an older divination manual, possibly of lesser repute, which predates the well-known "L'Art de tirer les Cartes." However, it is more accurately acknowledged that Antonio Magus is the author of "L'Art de tirer les Cartes," a comprehensive guide to divination. This publication is considered a significant contribution to the field of divination, highlighting Antonio Magus's importance in the history of this practice.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Le Art De Tirer Les CartesConcept

Antonio Magus is speculated to be the author of "Le Art de Tirer les Cartes," an early divination manual. This work, believed to have been penned by Magus, is thought to be the originative source of the text, incorporating the practices and interpretations associated with tarot card divination in its early form.

Both authors are mentioned in the same context related to tarot divination

Antonio Magus wrote about divination using cartomancy

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Antonio MagusthroughCartomancyilluminatesAstrology →
I. Antonio Magus & Cartomancy

Antonio Magus wrote about divination using cartomancy

II. Cartomancy & Astrology

Both cartomancy and astrology are forms of divination that were combined in the work of Etteilla.

Antonio MagusthroughCartomancyilluminatesLesser Arcana →
I. Antonio Magus & Cartomancy

Antonio Magus wrote about divination using cartomancy

II. Cartomancy & Lesser Arcana

The Lesser Arcana, being a component of the tarot, are used in cartomancy, which involves predicting the future through the interpretation of the cards.

Antonio MagusthroughCartomancyilluminatesTarot Deck →
I. Antonio Magus & Cartomancy

Antonio Magus wrote about divination using cartomancy

II. Cartomancy & Tarot Deck

The tarot deck is used in cartomancy, a practice that involves interpreting the archetypes and symbols on the cards to predict the future.

Antonio MagusthroughChristian PilluminatesIphas Lévi →
I. Antonio Magus & Christian P

Both authors are mentioned in the same context related to tarot divination

II. Christian P & Iphas Lévi

Both are cited authors

Antonio MagusthroughChristian PilluminatesEtteilla Tarot Cards
I. Antonio Magus & Christian P

Both authors are mentioned in the same context related to tarot divination

II. Christian P & Etteilla Tarot Cards

Etteilla's famous tarot cards are cited alongside Christian P.

Antonio MagusthroughChristian PilluminatesTarot Of The Bible
I. Antonio Magus & Christian P

Both authors are mentioned in the same context related to tarot divination

II. Christian P & Tarot Of The Bible

Is mentioned in context of occult texts

Antonio MagusthroughCartomancyilluminatesEtteilla's Books
I. Antonio Magus & Cartomancy

Antonio Magus wrote about divination using cartomancy

II. Cartomancy & Etteilla's Books

Etteilla's publications on tarot led to the popularity of cartomancy.