Front cover of The Minor Arcana of the Tarot by Yury Pankratov, hardback

The Minor Arcana of the Tarot : As an Initiatory Path of Ethical Hermeticism - G.O. Mebes

G.O. Mebes

£29.99
  • Pages · 240 pages
  • Publication Date · 28/04/2026
  • Genre · Mysticism, magic & ritual
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Unlock the esoteric wisdom and hidden symbolism in the four suits of the Tarot's Minor Arcana: Wands, Cups, Swords and PentaclesThis revolutionary guide offers a fascinating and structured exploration of the second half of the Tarot, which is often neglected in Western occult studies, revealing rich esoteric and philosophic significance.�Unlike the more widely studied Major Arcana (discussed in Mebes'�The Encyclopaedia of Occultism), the Minor Arcana - comprising the four suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles - are often dismissed as mundane or purely practical.�In�The Minor Arcana of the Tarot,�however, Mebes elevates them to a level of spiritual instruction, interpreting them as central forces in mystic study, rooting his teachings in Hermetic, Kabbalistic, and mystical Christian traditions.�His systematic approach guides the reader clearly through each card of the four suits, including the court cards, encouraging meditative engagement with the cards, and emphasising their place in the wider Western esoteric tradition. Yury Pankratov's clear and accessible translation from the original Russian is a must-read for any serious student or practitioner of the occult.�

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