Le Tarot des Bohémiens by Papus – Absolute Key to the Occult Sciences (French Edition)

Author: papus
Title: The Bohemian Tarot
Publication Date: May 2007
Publisher: Dangles
Pages: 400
Language: French

Le Tarot des Bohémiens is one of the foundational texts of Western occultism, written by Papus (Dr. Gérard Encausse). First published in 1889, this monumental work presents the Tarot as the absolute key to the occult sciences, uniting divination, Hermetic philosophy, Kabbalah, alchemy, numerology, and symbolism into a coherent system.

In this modern Dangles edition (2007), Papus’ complete text is preserved in French, including his detailed explanations of the Major and Minor Arcana, complex symbolic correspondences, esoteric diagrams, and analytical tables. The book explores Tarot not merely as a tool of divination, but as a universal philosophical system revealing the laws governing matter, spirit, and transformation.

A cornerstone for serious students of Tarot, esotericism, and Hermetic traditions, this volume remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Tarot beyond fortune-telling.

🪶 Collector’s Note

Le Tarot des Bohémiens is universally regarded as Papus’ magnum opus and one of the most influential Tarot books ever written. Frequently cited alongside Éliphas Lévi and Stanislas de Guaita, this work shaped the modern occult revival and the philosophical interpretation of Tarot in the 20th century.

Though reissued, it remains highly sought after by collectors, scholars, and advanced practitioners for its depth, rigor, and historical importance. A true pillar of esoteric literature and an indispensable reference for any serious occult library.