Caution to readers - Rated 
An excellent book with many profound and interesting ideas, However the reader should be aware of the background to the book which was written by Valentin Tomberg. Born in Russia in 1900 he studied the occult at an early age, became attracted to the work of Rudolf Steiner ( Anthroposophy) and produced other excellent books ( Christ and Sophia, etc.) as an Anthroposophist, stressing Steiner's ideas of the spiritual development of the INDIVIDUAL through freedom in Thinking. In the 1940's he joined the Roman Catholic Church and adopted the Jesuit attitude of unquestionning obedience to your superior - ultimately the Pope. This attitude , directly opposed to his earlier Anthsoposophical views, is embedded in the book. This book is warmly endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church - seen as way of converting an interest in the occult into Roman Catholicism. For further info read " The Case of Valentin Tomberg" by Sergie Prokofieff.
brilliant, profound contemplations upon the tarot - Rated 
This is a unique work on the tarot, of unparalleled depth and visionary range: taking the French Hermetic tradition of Levi, Wirth, , De Pasqually, St. Martin and Peladan onto a whole new level, vivified by the thought of the great Catholic doctors, theologians and mystics of the ages, the author employs the images of the Marseilles Tarot as a springboard to contemplative insights which are of astonishing profundity, subtlety and illuminative power. In keeping with the traditional medieval symbolism of Tarot itself the tenor of the work is that of orthodox Catholicism and Christian mysticism and the tarot becomes an emblematic exposition of the Via Contemplativa at its highest level. This is a book which invites one to read and re-read it's chapters again and again, slowly and at leisure, for it is replete with jewels for the reader to discover and wonder at. One example is that of the letter describing card 10, the Wheel of Fortune: the Gnosis which the author imparts in that one letter alone is like a spiritual depth-charge, some of the most amazing teachings upon the ontological implications of the Fall, the Wheel of Necessity and the mystery of Salvation - one rarely encounters such clarity of spiritual vision. The Unknown Author, unlike so may of the overrated pop occulture idols of the 20th century, proves himself in this astonishing book to be a mystical sage of the highest calibre. Meditations on the Tarot is a genuine masterwork of Hermeticism, in this age such a book is a rare blessing indeed. The Meditations is luminous with flashes of spiritual vision and Hermetic insight.
Meditations on the Tarot - true inspirtation - Rated
This is an excellent book, it is vast and all encompassing. It speaks to a part of you that is beyond the ordinary mental consciousness and connects to the deep wisdom that each of us has within. The writer is both endearing and inspiring and his vast wisdom is more than apparent. A book for those who want to go beyond and step inside the hidden mystery of each of the major arcana.
Luminescent Esotericism - Rated
It is difficult to summarize the book without trivializing it. Suffice to say that those who have interest in esotericism (Christian or otherwise), Rudolf Steiner, Valentin Tomberg et al should read this work. The "anonymous" author (whose supposed identity has, however, been quite widely rumoured) indeed appears to be a master of his craft...
A unique and healing book - Rated
This book is utterly astonishing and quite unique. The author integrates, within a deeply-rooted Christian perspective, a vast range of intellectual and spiritual streams. I am nearing the end of my second reading of the book, and find it never ceases to challenge, to inspire, to enlighten, even to heal. My copy has a picture of the Hermit on the front cover, and studying it can quite appropriately be a very solitary pursuit...
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