The Hermetic Tarot Deck by Godfrey Dowson is a must-have for any tarot enthusiast looking to delve deeper into the world of esoteric symbolism. With its intricate details and symbols, each card contains a wealth of knowledge about the workings of the Secret Order of the Golden Dawn. U.S. Games Systems has done an excellent job of reissuing this deck, recognizing its historical and artistic value. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced reader, the Hermetic Tarot Deck is sure to inspire and enlighten.
 
Godfrey Dowson’s subtle black and white designs emphasize the Golden Dawn’s astrological attributes with further sephirotic, angelic, geomantic, numerical, and kabbalistic elements. All 78 cards feature an exquisite level of detail that highlights the powerful symbolism.
 
The 72-page instruction booklet includes an introduction by Stuart R. Kaplan and card meaning written by Godfrey Dowson and Stuart R. Kaplan. The booklet also gives instructions for the classic ten-card Celtic Cross layout and presents a chart of the elemental and astrological symbols, and a diagram of the ten spheres and 22 Hebrew Letters of the of the 22 Paths of the Tree of Life.