Episode 21: What is the Thoth Tarot? with Lon Milo DuQuette

In today’s “Ask an Expert” episode, we bring back the legendary (and hilarious!) Lon Milo DuQuette to explore the Thoth deck—probably the second most influential tarot deck in the English-speaking world. This rather dark, very beautiful deck created by Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris has had a lasting global influence - especially for those who are magically inclined.

While the Thoth deck’s influence on modern tarot iconography may not be as pronounced as the Rider Waite Smith’s, you can absolutely find decks that are based explicitly and exclusively on Thoth. If you’d like to see some examples, you can check out this week’s bonus content on Patreon by becoming a supporting member of the Tarot Podcast community.

Author of 20 critically acclaimed books (translated in twelve languages) on Magick and the occult, Lon Milo DuQuette is one of the most respected and entertaining writers and lecturers in the field of the Western Mystery Traditions. He is also gifted singer songwriter and former Epic Records recording artist whose music continues to inspire and provoke. Since 1975 he has served as a national and international governing officer of Ordo Templi Orientis, one of the most influential magical societies of the 20th and 21st centuries.

DuQuette hosts a daily show on his Facebook and YouTube channels, and occasionally appears on television, radio, and internet programs as a guest expert on subjects involving the occult. He lives in Sacramento, California with Constance, his high-school sweet-heart and wife of fifty-seven years.

 

• Lon’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lon.duquette
• Lon’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lonmilo
• Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Aleister-Crowleys-Thoth-Tarot/dp/1578632765 The definitive guide to the Thoth Tarot!

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• Check out 36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot, my book on the 36 decans and the minor cards. https://www.amazon.com/36-Secrets-Decanic-Journey-through/dp/1716325099
• Check out Fortune’s Wheelhouse: My previous tarot podcast, co-hosted with Mel Meleen, comparing esoteric symbolism in the Rider Waite Smith and Thoth decks. https://fortuneswheelhouse.podbean.com

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