Introduction to the Golden Dawn Tarot

This book is a concise introduction to one of the most influential tarot decks of our time, namely the Golden Dawn deck drawn by the Mathers.The book begins with an invaluable 50 pages introduction by Robert Wang, who is an expert on the subject, and a black and white reproduction of his Golden Dawn deck (which can be bought seperately).It includes Book T (which describes the minor arcana in detail), "The Complete Symbol of the Tarot", Mrs. Felkin's paper "The Tarot Trumps" (the closest thing there is to a public description of Mather's original major arcana), Waite's explanation from the Pictorial Key to the Tarot to the Celtic Cross spread, and an explanation of a 15 cards spread.I warmly recommend this book to anyone interested in tarot, and especially to those who are interested in decks influenced by the Golden Dawn (Waite's Rider, Crowley's Thoth, the Ciceros', etc).The only downside of this book is that, beside Wang's excellent introduction, the material is available elsewhere, though it would take some effort and time to get all of it collected to one place.

It is a clear, concise and as complete as it needs to be, illuminating, even warmhearted, discussion on the Tarot. The one sent to me as a used copy is in very good condition and has a nice energy around it which to my way of thinking indicates the previous owner enjoyed it and cherished it. Any earnest student and practitioner of the Tarot, and those who cherish the teachings of Robert Wang is blessed with all that he gives in the pages of this book. It appears "small" in size, but it is very big in teaching and guidance.Helga Cozad

Amazingly insightful to the golden dawn tarot deck

It gave me a lot of the information I needed, but not the precise answer I sought.

Far too obscure. Needs a updated translation

Excellent.

This book was illustrated with and created by the creator of "The Golden Dawn Tarot Deck, Robert Wang." It a wonderful book for both the beginner and the pros. It a companion book for the Golden Dawn deck therefore makes the imagery compatible. A must for "Golden Dawn Tarot Deck by Robert Wang"

Good starting point for exploring GD deck. Includes short history, brief description of the cards, Book T, The Opening of the Key, and Wang's deck pictures.However it is only what it says in the title - an introduction, so if you are looking for more detailed information on GD deck this is not a book for you. If you have Ciceros' cards, the mini-book attached to their deck covers pretty much the same that this one.

Very pleased.

Standard Golden Dawn deck. A good collection item to keep.