The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Devil-Worship, Tarot, Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy, Sorcery & NecromancyBy Arthur Edward Waite
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The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition) gathers a central body of writings from one of the most learned interpreters of Western esotericism. Ranging across Hermetic philosophy, alchemy, Rosicrucianism, ceremonial magic, Kabbalah, mysticism, and tarot symbolism, the volume reflects Waite's distinctive fusion of antiquarian scholarship and spiritual interpretation. Its prose is elaborate, allusive, and often devotional, belonging firmly to the late Victorian and Edwardian occult revival while also resisting mere sensationalism in favor of initiatory meaning. Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942) was an American-born British scholar, poet, mystic, and esoteric historian, best known today as co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. His involvement with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, his later founding of the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, and his deep engagement with Christian mysticism shaped his effort to distinguish authentic spiritual tradition from popular occult fantasy. This illustrated edition is recommended for readers seeking more than a curiosity cabinet of occult lore. It will especially reward students of esoteric history, tarot, symbolism, and comparative mysticism who wish to encounter Waite's demanding but influential vision of the hidden tradition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length21 hrs 2 mins
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Publish dateOct 14, 2022
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Table of contents
1The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Preface
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6Chapter I. Satanism in the Nineteenth Century
7Chapter II. The Mask of Masonry
8Chapter III. The First Witnesses of Lucifer
9Chapter IV. Ex Ore Leonis
10Chapter V. The Discovery of M. Ricoux
11Chapter VI. Art Sacerdotal
12Chapter VII. The Devil and the Doctor
13Chapter VIII. Dealings with Diana
14Chapter IX. How Lucifer is Unmasked.
15Chapter X. The Vendetta of Signor Margiotta
16Chapter XI. Female Freemasonry
17Chapter XII. The Passing of Doctor Bataille
18Chapter XIII. Diana Unveiled
19Chapter XIV. The Radix of Modern Diabolism
20Chapter XV. Conclusion
21The Pictorial Key to the Tarot
22Preface
23PART I. THE VEIL AND ITS SYMBOLS
24§1. Introductory And General
25§2. The Trumps Major, Otherwise Greater Arcana
26§3. The Four Suits, Otherwise Lesser Arcana
27§4. The Tarot In History
28PART II. THE DOCTRINE BEHIND THE VEIL
29§1. The Tarot And Secret Tradition
30§2. The Trumps Major And Their Inner Symbolism
31II. The High Priestess
32III. The Empress
33IV. The Emperor
34V. The Hierophant
35VI. The Lovers
36VII. The Chariot
37VIII. Strength, or Fortitude
38IX. The Hermit
39X. Wheel of Fortune
40XI. Justice
41XII. The Hanged Man
42XIII. Death
43XIV. Temperance
44XV. The Devil
45XVI. The Tower
46XVII. The Star
47XVIII. The Moon
48XIX. The Sun
49XX. The Last Judgment
500. Zero
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