Unveil the secret knowledge protected by the ancient sages. See for yourself how all religions can be traced back To The same source. Marvel at the similitudes among all of our most treasured mystical traditions, and learn how to put them into practical use today. Whatever your cultural or religious background, here you will discover how to have conscious experiences of the Reality towards which all religions point. "All religions are precious pearls on the golden string of divinity." - Samael Aun Weor the sacred principles upon which every spiritual tradition is based are beautifully symbolized in the ancient Tarot of the Egyptians. The tradition of Moses and Kabbalah was deeply inspired by Egyptian mysticism, and reveal another facet of the primeval structures from which all religions emerge. By studying these two ancient traditions side by side, you will be inspired and amazed by their beauty and undeniable unity. More importantly, you will understand how to put these universal, divine principles to work in your own spiritual development. Packed with practical exercises and guidance, this is a book for action: Initiation, which is the ascension of the human soul towards its own perfection. "Initiation is life itself, intensely lived, with rectitude and with love." - Samael Aun Weor

The name Samael Aun Weor is Hebrew and is pronounced "sam-ayel on vay-ohr." Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said: "Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization." His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the total and exact science to develop the complete human being, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.

Introduction	p. vii
Prologue	p. 1
Description and Study of the Esoteric Tarot
The Magician	p. 6
Description of the Plate	p. 6
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 7
Practice	p. 7
Exercise	p. 8
The High Priestess	p. 9
Description of the Plate	p. 9
The Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 9
The Empress	p. 12
Description of the Plate	p. 12
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 12
The Emperor	p. 15
Description of the Plate	p. 15
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 15
The Hierarch	p. 18
Description of the Plate	p. 18
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 18
The Esoteric Pentagram	p. 19
Indecision	p. 22
Description of the Plate	p. 22
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 22
Triumph	p. 24
Description of the Plate	p. 24
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 24
Justice	p. 26
Description of the Plate	p. 26
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 26
The Hermit	p. 29
Description of the Plate	p. 29
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 29
Retribution	p. 35
Description of the Plate	p. 35
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 36
Persuasion	p. 39
Description of the Plate	p. 39
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 39
The Apostolate	p. 41
Description of the Plate	p. 41
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 41
Immortality	p. 46
Description of the Plate	p. 46
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 46
Temperance	p. 49
Description of the Plate	p. 49
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 49
Passion	p. 51
Description of the Plate	p. 51
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 51
Fragility	p. 54
Description of the Plate	p. 54
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 54
Hope	p. 56
Description of the Plate	p. 56
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 56
Twilight	p. 58
Description of the Plate	p. 58
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 58
Inspiration	p. 62
Description of the Plate	p. 62
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 62
Resurrection	p. 65
Description of the Plate	p. 65
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 65
Transmutation	p. 68
Description of the Plate	p. 68
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 69
The Return	p. 70
Description of the Plate	p. 70
Esoteric Significance of the Arcanum	p. 70
Initiation Through the Arcana of the Tarot
The Lord's Prayer	p. 74
Arcanum 1	p. 75
Synthesis	p. 77
Arcanum 2	p. 78
Synthesis	p. 80
Arcanum 3	p. 81
Nephesh	p. 81
Ruach	p. 81
Neshamah	p. 82
Synthesis	p. 82
Arcanum 4	p. 83
Synthesis	p. 85
Arcanum 5	p. 86
Synthesis	p. 92
Arcanum 6	p. 93
Synthesis	p. 96
Arcanum 7	p. 97
Synthesis	p. 101
Arcanum 8	p. 102
Synthesis	p. 104
Arcanum 9	p. 105
Synthesis	p. 108
Arcanum 10	p. 109
Return	p. 109
Reincarnation	p. 109
Transmigration	p. 109
Synthesis	p. 111
Arcanum 11	p. 112
Synthesis	p. 114
Arcanum 12	p. 115
Synthesis	p. 118
Arcanum 13	p. 119
Synthesis	p. 121
Arcanum 14	p. 123
Transmutation	p. 123
Transformation	p. 123
Transubstantiation	p. 124
Synthesis	p. 126
Arcanum 15	p. 127
Synthesis	p. 130
Arcanum 16	p. 131
Synthesis	p. 133
Arcanum 17	p. 134
Synthesis	p. 136
Arcanum 18	p. 137
Synthesis	p. 140
Arcanum 19	p. 141
Synthesis	p. 142
Arcanum 20	p. 143
Arcanum 21	p. 147
Arcanum 22	p. 150
Synthesis	p. 151
Now Certain Combinations of the Arcana Will Be Studied: Arcana 13, 2, 3, and 14	p. 152
Arcana 7, 8, and 9	p. 155
Arcana 11 and 12	p. 156
Arcana 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20	p. 158
The Kabbalah
The Absolute	p. 165
Practice	p. 165
The Ain	p. 166
The Ain Soph	p. 168
The Ain Soph Aur	p. 173
The Ain Soph Paranishpanna	p. 175
The Tree of Life	p. 180
The Sephiroth	p. 185
Kether	p. 189
Chokmah	p. 191
Binah	p. 194
Chesed	p. 197
Geburah	p. 200
Tiphereth	p. 201
Netzach	p. 204
Hod	p. 207
Yesod	p. 209
Malkuth	p. 213
The Klipoth	p. 216
Daath, Tantric Knowledge	p. 219
The Initiation of Tiphereth	p. 223
Numerology and Esoteric Mathematics
Numerological Tablet	p. 232
The Number One (1)	p. 234
The Number Two (2)	p. 235
The Number Three (3)	p. 237
The Number Four (4)	p. 239
The Number Five (5)	p. 240
The Number Six (6)	p. 242
The Number Seven (7)	p. 243
The Number Eight (8)	p. 244
The Number Nine (9)	p. 245
The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse of Saint John and Their Relation with the Kabbalistic Tree	p. 246
Kabbalah and the Year One Was Born	p. 248
Inner Urgency	p. 250
Fundamental Keynote	p. 251
Keynote of the Day	p. 252
Event of the Day	p. 253
Predictive Kabbalah
Preparation	p. 256
Imagination	p. 256
Inspiration	p. 258
Intuition	p. 259
Prediction and Synthesis	p. 262
Arcanum 1	p. 264
Arcanum 2	p. 264
Arcanum 3	p. 265
Arcanum 4	p. 265
Arcanum 5	p. 266
Arcanum 6	p. 266
Arcanum 7	p. 267
Arcanum 8	p. 267
Arcanum 9	p. 268
Arcanum 10	p. 268
Arcanum 11	p. 269
Arcanum 12	p. 270
Arcanum 13	p. 270
Arcanum 14	p. 271
Arcanum 15	p. 271
Arcanum 16	p. 272
Arcanum 17	p. 273
Arcanum 18	p. 274
Arcanum 19	p. 275
Arcanum 20	p. 276
Arcanum 21	p. 276
Arcanum:22	p. 277
Consulting the Tarot	p. 278
Appendices
Conjurations	p. 280
The Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus	p. 282
Hebrew Letters and Numbers	p. 283
The Microcosmic Star	p. 284
The Nuctemeron of Apollonius of Tyana	p. 285
The Nuctemeron	p. 285
Explanation	p. 286
The Nuctemeron According to the Hebrews	p. 287
Sephirotic Symbols	p. 289
The Minor Arcana	p. 290
Glossary	p. 300
Index	p. 319
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