Scott Wilde is publishing Arcana Arcanorum, a comprehensive exploration of Aleister Crowley’s holy book, Liber Arcanorum. The posted description says:
In 1907, in the midst of a mystical frenzy, Aleister Crowley received a series of arcane sigils. These sigils were said to be the completed form of the Major Arcana of the Tarot, as witnessed by Osiris in the Egyptian underworld. Each Major arcana is represented by two sigils: the upright form of the card, called the “House of Tahuti,” illustrates its triumph or virtue; whereas the averse form, called the “Prison of the Qliphoth”, shows its downfall or vice. Each sigil is said to represent a spirit which is also given a name, that the spirit might be called. Published without commentary in The Equinox in 1912, the enigmatic contents of this work have intrigued and inspired occultists for over a century. Notable explorations include Kenneth Grant’s Nightside of Eden (1977) and Robert Fitzgerald’s A Gathering of Masks (2010).
In Arcana Arcanorum, Robert C. Stein presents an initiate’s perspective into the system as a whole. He further explores in depth the significance of each individual sigil and its corresponding name. Complementing this analysis, Barry William Hale offers a series of 22 mesmerizing drawings, each piece ingeniously merging the upright and averse spirit of each tarot card into a single, unified form. Together, the engrossing artwork and penetrating analysis uniquely honors and unveils the mysteries of the holy book.
Arcana Arcanorum is a journey into the depths of occult wisdom, bridging the gap between historical texts and contemporary interpretation. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a tarot enthusiast, or a curious seeker of hidden knowledge, this book serves as a vital key to unlocking the mysteries of the Major Arcana and the spirits contained therein.
Now available at for purchase here [https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?f5Pc31RtdOmLlFwymx1GKz2T5vCFWNFH7HAbZKFSe4N].
Barry William Hale’s 231 artwork from this book, along with a number of other pieces, will be featured in an upcoming VR title “Arcanorum 231” [https://store.steampowered.com/app/744690/ARCANORUM_231/].
