The Thursday Night Tarot: Weekly Talks on the Wisdom of the Major Arcana (Paperback)

~ (Author), Arisa Victor (Editor) "IN 1933, WHILE attending Columbia University in New York, I had my first opportunity to become acquainted with Tarot and Cabala..." (more)
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NO HOOPLA. Just wisdom--deep and clear.

Week in, week out since 1950, Jason Lotterhand shares what he has learned as a student and practitioner of Ageless Wisdom during his 78 years.

Mr. Lotterhand began his training in Tarot in 1933 and was later Director of the Builders of the Adytum, the mystery school of the Sacred Tarot and Holy Qabalah founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case. Mr. Lotterhand is now one of two Directors Emeritus of that organization.

In his quiet and eloquent way, Mr. Lotterhand has introduced thousands of seekers to the Path of Return.

This book contains the essence of his weekly messages, lovingly compiled and edited by his friend and student, Arisa Victor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 357 pages
• Publisher: Newcastle Publishing Company; 1st edition (September 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878771476
• ISBN-13: 978-0878771479
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #544,889 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No-BS Introduction to Tarot, December 16, 2001

By	Joe S. Swick "The Playful Pedant" (Kent, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lotterhand's book is one of a handful of "essentials" for anyone wishing to unlock the meaning behind the Keys of the Major Arcana. The question-and-answer format gives one the feeling of sitting in on Jason's Thursday-night classes -- and such answers! While he made no claims to "definitiveness," I was impressed with Lotterhand's insights to some remarkably difficult queries; those answers are mind-opening, and yet non-threatening and absolutely not spooky-kooky. This down-to-earth style is deceptively easy on a reader. Jason is adept at taking difficult concepts and presenting them simply, often summarizing with a brilliant and memorable turn of words. I especially appreciate the humor and warmth of the text. A fine first book for Tarot beginners, which will continue to yield bounteous treasure for even the most advanced student.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, insightful and accesssible discussion of wisdom, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

Arisa Victor had the presence of mind to record Jason C. Lotterhand's weekly lectures on the wisdom of the Major Arcana and publish them as The "Thursday Night Tarot." In this book Lotterhand uses the Cabala, eastern mystic traditions, down-to-earth practical observation, common sense and humor to illuminate the tarot and to set his students on their journey of discovery.A delightful read. I'm sorry I wasn't one of his students. This book is one that will be treasured by any serious student of the Tarot. Each time I pick it up, I discover yet another pearl of wisdom. What I want to know is if the Builders of the Adytum, the mystery school of the Sacred Tarot and Holy Qabalah founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case is still in existence? Anybody know?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here is your Personal Map of Who You Truely Are, September 17, 2006

By	Morton C. Tolson (santan cruz ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I knew Jason Lotterhand personally, and attended his Thursday Night talks for years. And this book is an honest -- even brilliant compilation of the Wisdom of the Cabala.

On each reading you will ucover more and more of your own joyous and inner depths. It contains rich loam, indeed, for your own subconsciousness to rebuild its structure and then flower anew under the pure light of Consciousness.

morton tolson