Tarot Mysticism

Joe Monteleone is a tarot teacher and modern mystic with over two decades of experience. As a professional tarot reader, Joe has worked in every environment, from corporate events to wellness gatherings. He has been a reader at the New York Renaissance Faire, has taught tarot for various events, and has written for Esotoracle Magazine. Joe is also the founder of the Tarot Mysticism Academy and has more than ten thousand subscribers on YouTube. He is also a member of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). Learn more at TarotMysticismAcademy.com.

"Tarot Mysticism plumbs the depths of tarot mysticism and takes you on an unparalleled journey into the heart of Western esotericism. Joe Monteleone’s expertise and wisdom shines in this tome that both demystifies the Thoth system and illuminates its Mysteries. If you are ready to transcend the ordinary, then Tarot Mysticism is the handbook on the tarot meant for you. A truly noteworthy and remarkable achievement."—Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot and creator of the Spirit Keeper's Tarot "An enlightening journey into the psycho-spiritual side of the Thoth Tarot, delivered in a way only Joe can. This book artfully blends the wisdom of the Thoth tarot and its multifaceted applications for the modern tarot reader with rich insight, making it a must-read for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. I can’t recommend this book enough. There is no one like Joe Monteleone, and his passion for the Tarot, life, and the beauty and mystery of the universe can’t be replicated.”—Ethony Dawn, author of Tarot Grimoire"Joe Monteleone is the ultimate guide for anyone venturing into the landscape of The Thoth Tarot. His profound esoteric knowledge and extensive experience make him an unparalleled teacher, and Tarot Mysticism an essential one-stop resource for your journey into this iconic tarot deck."—Steven Bright, author of In Focus Tarot and Rainbow Kipper"Tarot Mysticism isn't a book, it is a portal. Within these pages you will decode into the most enigmatic tarot ever created. A dazzling debut!"—Sasha Graham, author of The Magic of Tarot and Dark Wood Tarot"Tarot is more than a divinatory device—it is a sacred apparatus. This book profoundly illustrates why, as it explains the Thoth Tarot as a map for exploring the ineffable truths of the inner reality. With deep wisdom, it delves into tarot as a contemplative experience and a tool for presence. It is a holographic expression of Hermetic philosophy, wherein all things are an emanation of the divine."—M.M. Meleen, Thoth-based tarot deck creator and author of Tabula Mundi Tarot and Book M: Liber Mundi; coauthor of Tarot Deciphered and cocreator of Fortune’s Wheelhouse podcast

• ContentsExercise List xAcknowledgments xiIntroduction 1Chapter 1: The Esoteric Tarot 3Chapter 2: The Major Arcana 73Chapter 3: The Court Cards 167Chapter 4: The Small Cards 245Chapter 5: Practical Application 331Chapter 6: What's the Point? 341Conclusion 345Recommended Resources 347Bibliography 351Index 357