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

Etteilla Tarot Cards

ETTEILLA TAROT CARDS are renowned tarot cards originally created by Antoine Court de Gebelin. These cards are primarily used for divination and fortune-telling purposes. While the descriptions provided are slightly concise, they collectively highlight the historical and functional context of these tarot cards. Created by Antoine Court de Gebelin, the ETTEILLA TAROT CARDS have played a significant role in the world of tarot and divination, serving as a tool for interpreting the future and seeking guidance through symbolic means.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Eliphas Lévi's work claims connections with Etteilla's tarot

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

Papus→Person

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesWill →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Will

Papus associates the Will with the concept of the divine motive in the Magician.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & High Priestess

Papus was interested in the symbolism of the High Priestess card.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesDivination →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Divination

Papus was involved in the study and interpretation of tarot for divination, a practice that involves predicting the future through the tarot cards.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesEtteilla →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Etteilla

Papus continued the work of Etteilla and preserved parts of his system.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesLesser Arcana →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Lesser Arcana

Papus was a key figure in the exploration and interpretation of the Lesser Arcana, a component of the tarot deck. He delved deeply into the tarot through his work titled "The Tarot of the Bohemians," where he sought to uncover the profound and mystical meanings inherent in each card of the Lesser Arcana. Through extensive writings, Papus underscored the significance of the Lesser Arcana, emphasizing their essential part in the broader context of tarot symbolism and the importance of their meticulous interpretation. His contributions were instrumental in advancing the understanding of the mystical and esoteric properties embedded within the tarot cards.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughIphas LéviilluminatesTrumps Major →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Iphas Lévi

Eliphas Lévi's work claims connections with Etteilla's tarot

II. Iphas Lévi & Trumps Major

Tarot symbolism claimed by Eliphas Lévi includes the Major Arcana

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesArthur Edward Waite →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite referenced Papus in his own work, including his introduction and revisions of Tarot-related texts

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesAries →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Aries

Papus discusses the concept of Aries in relation to the High Priest.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesW. →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & W.

Papus and Waite provide interpretations of Aries, the Magician, Eternity, and the Will.

Etteilla Tarot CardsthroughPapusilluminatesEternity →
I. Etteilla Tarot Cards & Papus

Papus references Etteilla's tarot in his work

II. Papus & Eternity

Papus describes Eternity as a symbol above the Magician, indicating the eternal and the abstract.