The Egyptian Tarot is a unique system of fortune telling that combines:
Symbols of Ancient Egypt (Gods, hieroglyphs, temples, pharaonic motifs)
Mysticism and esotericism
Principles of Western occultism (Kabbalah, astrology, numerology)
🔮 What is the Egyptian Tarot?
The Egyptian Tarot is a mystical version of traditional Tarot cards, inspired by the wisdom of ancient Egypt. Used for:
Spiritual guidance
Predictions
Meditation
Connection with deities (e.g. Isis, Osiris, Thoth)
🏛️ Historical roots
Although there is no evidence that the Egyptians used Tarot as we know it today, Egyptian Tarot cards:
First appeared in the West in the 18th-19th centuries
Associated with mystical groups such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Based on theories that the Tarot has ancient Egyptian origins (an idea supported by Antoine Court de Gébelin)
🧿 Famous Egyptian Tarot decks
The Grand Etteilla Egyptian Tarot
One of the first creators of an "Egyptian" tarot
Rich in Hermetic symbolism
Tarot of the Sphinx
Inspired by Sphinx, Temples and Hieroglyphics
Tarot of the Sacred Egypt
Combines archetypes, mysticism and artistic depiction
🧘 Spiritual Use
The Egyptian Tarot is not only used for divination. It is a tool for:
Self-knowledge
Energetic alignment
Meditation on the principles of Maat, balance and karma
