Tarot of Ceremonial Magick: A Pictorial Synthesis of Three Great Pillars of Magick

by Lon Milo DuQuette

In this ground-breaking book, Lon Milo DuQuette explains the symbology of the cards in his Tarot of Ceremonial Magick, a new deck published by U.S> Games. The concept is a breakthrough for occultists of all paths. Each card is illustrated with a list of the Zodiacal, Enochian, Ceremonial, Goetic, Tattvic and Elemental components. DuQuette explains how the cards relate to each other and makes immediately accessible the more difficult conceptual connections the Crowley made so easily. Through DuQuette's wit and decades of practical knowledge of magical practice, students of the arcane arts can gain a whole new level of udnertsnading of how and why magick works.

Genres: Tarot, Magick, Occult, Esoterica, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Thelema

276 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1995

About the author

Lon Milo DuQuette is an American singer-song writer, author, lecturer, and occultist, best known as an author who applies humor in the field of Western Hermeticism.

Born in Long Beach, California and raised in Columbus, Nebraska, he was an aspiring studio musician and recording artist in the 1970s, releasing two singles and an album, Charley D. and Milo, on the Epic Records label.

He married to his high school sweetheart, Constance Jean Duquette. They live in Costa Mesa, California and have one son, Jean-Paul.

Since 1975 he has been a National and International governing officer of Ordo Templi Orientis, a religious and fraternal organization founded in the early part of the 20th century. Since 1996 he has been the O.T.O.'s United States Deputy Grand Master and one of the most visible members of the Order. He is also an Archbishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, the ecclesiastical arm of O.T.O.

Reviews

[carlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The tarot deck for this is out of print, i believe, but it is an amazing tool for learning the basics of ceremonial magicks. the information described pictoraly in the cards is broken down in the book, from divinatory meaning to quabalistic, enochian, and goetic imagery. The drawings aren't great artwork, but when so much info is packed onto a card, who cares? Learning to use this deck is the beginning of learning the connections between ceremonial ideas. A handful of basics such as lbrp,lbrh, bornless, and enochian temple openings and calls.

[Jake Rueth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can respect the long standing career and effort to the meticulously study of the occult however I have been disappointed twice reading two books by DuQuette. Though heavily knowledgeable and enjoyable comedic outbursts, I can’t get into copy/paste tables and charts that have already been created in other works. It perhaps may be a personal flaw but I prefer to know how the charts were formed to begin with. For example, many qabalists place the three mother letter of the Hebrew alphabet along the horizontal crossbeams of the tree of life diagram, however in this book the placement has changed with no explanation. I’m still in disagreement with the swapping of the 8 and 11 trump cards of the tarot and have yet to see a clear explanation as to why this was done.

The renderings of the cards were interesting though didn’t really grab me as I would prefer more polished and professional artwork. Some of the cards influenced by DuQuette’s humor I felt was distasteful. Many of the cards did not translate well to the greyscale printing which I can empathize but felt as a published piece this should have been cleaned up so the symbols were at least legible.

On a positive note, DuQuette’s insight in the goetic and enochian systems was interesting, and some of the qabalistic insights were succinct where many other authors tend to dilute and conceal.

I can’t honestly say if this book will be helpful down the road as a reference tool or not, for me at least I’m thinking not. Perhaps those who are more into Crowley or Enochian Evocation will have better luck?

[Eric Friedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. DuQuette had done an excellent job of making the Tarot a clear, comprehensive & informative Index of most, if not all, major Magical systems. Qabalistic Angels, Enochian Angels, Goetia, Hermetic Qabalah, &, of course, Thelema. This is definitely what can be called a "Teaching Deck", in that using it with the book will widen your overall understanding & Knowledge of Magick, specifically in Practice.
For me, it was this deck that finally showed me the logic and art of Enochian for me, which was something I had been banging my head against for decades. But, thanks to this Tarot, I was able to put it in the context of all the other systems illustrated in this deck. That gave me the frame of reference that made it all, finally, "click".

Whatever you're trying to learn of Magick, the Tarot of Ceremonial Magick is a necessary map to navigate your Journey!

[Haley Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This practical definition of tarot gives readers a cross examination of cultures, helping to associate different magickal symbols with their corresponding tarot card. Great for folks embarking on a ceremonial magick path and wants to learn tarot for spiritual growth.

[william m manzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic guide to this beautiful tarot deck,Mr Duquette surpasses himself with his in-depth but so easily readable volume.A must read for those who adore to understanding these beautiful and enlightening cards😎93s

[John R Paez · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a solid and comprehensive guide to the tarot that threw a few correspondences at me which I was not anticipating. I'm looking forward to using this as a reference for regular divination practice.

[luvcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good for a tarot deck book companion, + you get the essentials of goetic and enochian magick!

[Pixelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more a reference book then one to read cover to cover.
Pretty dense reading, filled with astrology (that is above my head) and Qabala and Enochian and Goethia (also a bit too difficult to digest in one sitting)
I own the deck that comes with it and while it is not my fave tarot it has it's moments. I pull this out when I want to feel smart and it ends up with me feeling rather daft to be honest...

[Royal Blue Sicarii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and even though I finished it, I will have to constantly come back to it for reference. Lon, you did it again!