Since its inception 100 years ago, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has continued to be the authority on the initiatory and meditative teachings of the Tarot. The Golden Dawn used certain cards in its initiation rituals. Now the Golden Dawn Magical Tarot incorporates all of the temple symbolism needed for use in the Golden Dawn rituals.

Encouraged by famed occultist Israel Regardie himself, the Golden Dawn Magical Tarot blends traditional tarot imagery with the descriptions from Golden Dawn initiation ceremonies.

This is the first tarot deck to incorporate the symbolism necessary for use in rituals. In accordance with Golden Dawn requirements, the deck includes two versions of the Temperance card. The proper Hebrew letters, planetary and zodiacal symbols are depicted on each card. Flashing colors on each card illustrate the specific elemental energy involved, a technique designed to enhance the reader’s psychic perception of the cards’ meaning and symbolism.

Each minor arcana card is designed to include the Color Scales of the Four Worlds of the Qabalah. The accompanying book gives the student an introduction to the Qabalistic symbolism of the deck, including spreads for divination and ways to incorporate the deck into meditation and ritual work.