The Feminine Hand Behind the Impactful Thoth Tarot

By: Samira Alecrim - AuraPura Specialist.

When unraveling the mysteries of Aleister Crowley's Tarot, it is impossible not to surrender to the
importance of Lady Frieda Harris. What began as a project that was supposed to last
approximately five months, extended for five years. And this whole extension? It's the reflection
of the decisive female role in the conception of a totally new tarot.
Crowley's original intention was to update the symbols of the Marseilles Tarot,
putting his vast esoteric knowledge, which includes the elements of astrology,
alchemy, numerology, Kabbalah and the magical system of spiritual philosophies, whose purpose is
create a tarot that would be a mirror of his deep understanding of the mystical universe.
It is into this scenario that Lady Frieda Harris enters, an artist already immersed in studies
mystics. She not only became interested, but fell in love with Crowley's system. In return
to delve into her esoteric teachings, she offered her artistic talent and her mind
insightful.
The collaboration between these two was more than intense, it was truly
transformative. Just imagine... a job that should have been quick, just five months,
lasted for more than five years. Frieda Harris, even though she was married to a politician
influential, he dedicated himself body and soul to the project. His immersion in Crowley's system was so
profound that culminated in his initiation into the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO). And herein lies a
crucial detail that reveals the depth of this partnership, while Arthur E. Waite does not
initiated Pamela Colman Smith into the order of the Golden Dawn, Crowley made a point of formalizing
the initiation of Frieda Harris. This shows how much he valued her contribution and saw her
as a true spiritual and creative partner.
What began as a simple artistic reinterpretation transcended expectations.
Thoth Tarot has become much more than a deck of cards, it is a synthesis of the
Crowley's esoteric thought and Frieda Harris's aesthetic and spiritual sensitivity.
Each of the 78 cards is an invitation to a deeper layer. They carry layers
complex symbolic systems, opening doors to the study of systems such as astrology,
magic, alchemy, Kabbalah's Tree of Life and others.
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This story reminds us that often the greatest works are born from collaborations.
unexpected and a dedication that defies time. The Thoth Tarot is a living testament
from the union of two brilliant minds, who together created something that continues to fascinate and guide.