Pocket-Sized 78-Card Crowley Thoth Deck by Aleister Crowley, Painted by Lady Frieda Harris, with Egyptian Symbolism, Qabalistic & Astrological Insights, Includes Booklet
The Pocket Swiss Crowley Thoth Tarot offers the legendary 78-card deck in a compact, playing card-sized edition, making it ideal for on-the-go readings while preserving the rich esoteric symbolism and striking Art Deco artwork painted by Lady Frieda Harris under the guidance of Aleister Crowley. A masterpiece of occult knowledge, this deck integrates Egyptian mysticism, Qabalah, astrology, alchemy, and ceremonial magic, providing a profound tool for both divination and esoteric study.
Key Features
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Pocket-Sized: Cards measure 2.25" x 3.5". This travel-friendly version is perfect for tarot enthusiasts who want to take their Thoth readings anywhere.
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Authentic & Restored Artwork: This edition maintains the vibrant colors and intricate details of Harris’s original paintings while reflecting Crowley’s meticulous instructions.
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Astrological & Mystical Correspondences: Each of the 22 Major Arcana is linked to a Hebrew letter, astrological sign, element, or planetary influence, as outlined in The Book of Thoth.
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Booklet & Bonus Cards: This edition includes a 96-page booklet featuring detailed divinatory meanings with a foreword by William Breeze, along with two additional cards—a title card and a double-sided card featuring portraits of Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris.
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Durable, High-Quality Card Stock: Comfortable to shuffle and built to last, this deck holds up to frequent readings while maintaining its sturdy feel and smooth handling.
A must-have for tarot practitioners, occult scholars, and collectors, the Pocket Swiss Crowley Thoth Tarot brings one of the most influential and revered tarot decks into a more accessible and portable format.
Specs
- Size Cards measure 2.25" x 3.5"
- Language EN Author Aleister Crowley
- Artist Lady Frieda Harris
Author
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley, original name Edward Alexander Crowley, (born October 12, 1875, Royal Leamington Spa, England—died December 1, 1947, Hastings), British occultist, writer, and mountaineer, who was a practitioner of “magick” (as he spelled it) He was denounced in his own time for his decadent lifestyle and had few followers, but he became a cult figure after his death.
Artist
Lady Frieda Harris
Lady Frieda Harris, wife of British Parliament Member, Sir Percy Alfred Harris, was 60 years old when she was commissioned by occultist Aleister Crowley to create designs for a deck of Tarot Cards. "The Thoth Deck" was to reflect Crowley's revisions of the traditional names and numbering schemes of the Tarot as well as Thelema, Crowlely's personal interpretations of ancient and contemporary esoteric teachings. Harris was not only an accomplished artist, she was already a member of a theosophical society known as the Co-Masonry. Soon after meeting Crowley in 1937, she became his disciple and started working on Tarot designs. The Tarot project was supposed to take 3 months but expanded into a huge, 5 year undertaking. During these 5 years, Harris worked with bombs literally dropping around her home, creating up to 8 versions of some of cards until the design was right. Harris set up (and ultimately funded) a series of shows of her works as well as a limited edition of 200 decks of the cards. That was the only time The Thoth deck would be published in either her or Crowley's lifetimes.
Crowley took great pride in Harris' designs, heaping her with praise but also claiming the majority role in their creation. For all her flamboyant airs (dying her hair red at age 61, writing esoteric verse under the name "Jesus Chutney") Harris shunned the spotlight and kept her work on the Thoth Deck anonymous, making Crowley's claims of ownership that much more effective. While Crowley acted as editor and supplied Harris with lists of symbols and colors, the ultimate honors go to Harris. Her color-drenched Art Deco interpretations clarify and augment Crowley's
