Ep 31 Tarot and Aleister Crowley (part 2)

Mancy

Continuing coverage of the history of Tarot cards and the biography of Aleister Crowley. RJ discusses Crowley's growing interest in the occult and the prolific influence he had. He discusses the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the schism of the order and the various secret societies that all played influence in the mysticism of The Tarot. Elle and RJ discuss Pamela Smith and her iconic illustrations that give the Tarot their timeless and recognizable look. Slowly, Crowley begins to break down psychologically as various diseases and addiction begin to take hold of him. RJ discusses Crowley's time as a cult leader and his eventual death. At the end, Elle does a Tarot reading for Patreon supporter Enan using pokemon cards.

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