The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination

"The Illustrated Key to the Tarot: The Veil of Divination" by L. W. De Laurence is an early 20th-century guide that looks at the detailed symbolism and history behind Tarot cards. The book dives into the meanings of the Greater and Lesser Arcana, and also explores the mystical and hidden traditions connected to Tarot reading. Rather than just seeing Tarot as a way to predict the future, the author seeks to help people grasp its deeper, more mysterious origins and the symbolism it holds. In the beginning, the author makes it clear that the book will show Tarot is more than just a tool for fortune-telling; he indicates that it is full of deep symbols that can be understood using old occult traditions. The author shares how the book is set up, explaining that it's broken into sections that cover things like the history of Tarot and what each card means. He also talks about how Tarot is often misunderstood and urges people to appreciate its real purpose, hinting that its true story has been lost over time because of incorrect assumptions and scams. The preface is a starting point for anyone wanting to seriously explore the symbolic language of Tarot, promising to give readers secret knowledge and inner meanings.