Greater Arcana→Concept
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
Houses Of The Tarot
Representations of principles and houses, equivalent to the signs of zodiac in astrology
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Lesser Arcana→Ritual
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
Cosmological CycleConcept
Cosmological cycles represent the principles and houses in the Tarot system
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Greater Arcana
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
II. Greater Arcana & Tarot
The Greater Arcana are a subset of the Tarot, representing the most fundamental and profound symbols and stories within its structure.
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Lesser Arcana
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
II. Lesser Arcana & Alchemy
The Lesser Arcana can be seen as part of the broader esoteric tradition that includes alchemy, both exploring deeper symbolic and mystical meanings.
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Lesser Arcana
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
II. Lesser Arcana & Papus
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.
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Greater Arcana
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
II. Greater Arcana & Wands
Wands are indicative of the Intelligences working through the Greater Arcana
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Greater Arcana
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
II. Greater Arcana & Court De Gebelin
Court de Gebelin linked the Greater Arcana to Egyptian sources, seeing them as remnants of an ancient Egyptian book (as described in the text).
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Greater Arcana
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
II. Greater Arcana & Eliphas Lévi
Eliphas Lévi allocated specific cards to virtues, including the greater arcana
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Greater Arcana
Greater Arcana represents the higher cosmic principles and houses
II. Greater Arcana & Horoscope
Both use a horoscopic basis, representing the interplay of celestial bodies on human life
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Lesser Arcana
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
II. Lesser Arcana & Tarot Deck
The Lesser Arcana are an essential part of the tarot deck, alongside the Major Arcana, providing a complete system of divination and symbolic interpretation. Their meanings are derived from the tarot deck as a whole and are used in conjunction with the Major Trumps.
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Lesser Arcana
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
II. Lesser Arcana & Tarot Of The Bohemians
Papus explored the Lesser Arcana in his work, "The Tarot of the Bohemians," seeking to uncover deeper meanings and mystical properties within the tarot cards.
I. Houses Of The Tarot & Lesser Arcana
Lesser Arcana represents the lower cosmic principles and houses
II. Lesser Arcana & Cartomancy
The Lesser Arcana, being a component of the tarot, are used in cartomancy, which involves predicting the future through the interpretation of the cards.