The Solar Way A Guide to Hermeticism Using the Tarot Major Arcana

<p><strong>A foundational occult text exploring the philosophy and practice of western esoteric tradition, explored through the twenty-two arcana of the tarot</strong></p><p>One of the lost classics of Western occultism, this book sets out the way of esoteric initiation in 22 steps symbolized by the twenty-two arcana of the tarot, deeply exploring the philosophy of magic, setting out the essential symbols and concepts of each step on the path of the initiate.</p><p> Among the many themes covered in this volume are the nature of the macrocosm, or occult universe; the nature of the microcosm, or individual human being; the inner side of human evolution; the spiritual hierarchies that influence the occult path; the principles of occult initiation; the training of the mind; the rise and fall of religions and societies; the role of gender in occultism; the dangers of black magic; the Path of Liberation.</p><p>This work is an essential guide to students of Hermeticism, Martinism, and the Western occult way in general.</p>