Eternal Tarot - Book and Card Set - tarot through Kabbalah and astrology
Most tarot decks come with a guidebook listing card meanings. The Eternal Tarot comes with a book that links Kabbalah, astrology and Hebrew letters to each card. It is a system you need to be willing to learn.
The deck is published by Glorian Publishing, a non-profit organisation working with ancient mystical traditions. The imagery combines cosmic themes with African influences. The colours are bright and saturated, with plenty of blue, purple and gold.
What you see on the cards
Each card contains Hebrew letters that refer to paths on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. The major arcana show figures in cosmic landscapes. The minor arcana are heavily symbolic, with few everyday scenes.
The imagery is not realistic. Many cards have an almost geometric structure, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The African influence appears in the depiction of figures and patterns, not in narrative content.
The system behind the cards
The guidebook describes the connection between tarot, the ten sefiroth on the Tree of Life and astrological forces. Each card receives an explanation through these three layers. That makes the text denser than a traditional tarot guide.
The intention is that you use the cards as a meditation tool. The Hebrew letters form the entry point to the symbolism. The guidebook does not offer fixed answers, but describes how you can read the cards within the Kabbalistic framework.
If you are not familiar with Kabbalah or astrology, this deck requires a slower start. The symbolism does not reveal itself immediately.
Who this deck works for
This is a deck for those who want to connect tarot with esoteric systems. It assumes you are willing to study. The guidebook does contain explanation, but no step-by-step instructions or direct practical examples.
Many users draw one card per day and meditate on the corresponding Hebrew letter and astrological influence. That suits the design of the deck.
About Glorian Publishing
Glorian Publishing is a non-profit organisation that publishes books, decks and meditative instruments. Their focus is on making mystical traditions such as Kabbalah, Gnosticism and alchemy accessible. All income goes back into the production and distribution of their material.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 89 x 130 mm
- Weight: 247 g
- Language: English
- Publisher: Glorian Publishing
- ISBN: 9781943358007
- Included: Sturdy storage box and guidebook
Questions we often get
Do I need to know Kabbalah to use this deck?
No, but you need to be willing to study it. The guidebook explains the system, but the deck is not designed to read intuitively without that knowledge.
What do you mean by African influences in the imagery?
The figures and patterns on the cards have visual characteristics that reference African symbolism. It concerns the design, not cultural stories or mythology.