It is criminal that these videos are not some of the first that come up when searching for "history of Tarot" I can't believe that there are 100s of AI generated videos that provide no insight or substance that are getting all the views.

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You're right, in the Book of Thoth, Mr. Crowley only says that a tiger is there. Lol, but he never says why. I feel that the tiger is a rare solar-type Leo reference to Bacchus or Dionysus who was historically depicted with two leopards in his entourage of Satyrs and Maenads. Dionysus, the 'dying and resurrected god' of wine, women, and song, is a solar deity that the mythology of Jesus imitates. Hence, Jesus' first miracle involves transforming water into 'wine' at the 'wedding.' Dionysus, was sacrificed and resurrected in classical Greek lit, of course sharing Easter legends with ancient Babylon (long before the Septuagint was even translated from the classical Greek into the Hebrew written language; Which, was only still developing at that time with Jewish scribes hiding out in caves. Although, Judasism won't admit their misappropriation, and human history wants to support them because high-brow society wants to turn a blind eye to any mind altering substances involving the Mystery Rites, or even ancient Rome's chemical romance with pharmaceuticals, or even the mere mention of recreational drug use - to say nothing of the classical Greek history from which their precious savior actually derives, like Dionysus, or Bacchus, or Babylonian Dumuzi and Inanna. But I digress). Hence the Fool's correlation to the Sun's apparent journey into the Underworld and His return in the Spring. Even so, it's beautiful how all the cultures of the world have shared in these aeonic dances, triumphs, parades, and processions, with such devotion and passion!

I just finished watching all your videos I really enjoyed them and I learned so much. I hope you keep making videos ❤

I needed this video. I'm looking toward making a video game utilizing the tarot heavily

I loved this video so much, thank you so much for the book recommendations as well. I’m sad to see you only have 3 videos on your channel. I hope to see more from you and I’m excited to check out your books once I am more informed on the topic ❤.

Fantastic

Very interesting ,thanks very much mate👍🇬🇧

thank you for such an easy to listen to explanation!

were you initiated as a neophyte on 9 august 2008?

Great video!

So good. Grounded and no nonsense overview of Tarot as well as its people and places. Thank you.

Thank you so much. I have suspected his truly foolish nature for a long time… so interesting to hear the history 🙏

Any updates on an accurate Thoth deck currently in print or digital?

How very cool to learn all of this. You are a great teacher, sir!. Never heard of the Mamluk. Were they Moorish or Arabic?

Thank for sharing your expertise. I have been reading long enough to want to plow deeply into this literature. I look forward to any more work you share and have subscribed and liked.

Your videos are great! Looking forward to the next one 😉

This was excellent, thank you for making video!

Do you plan on making a video about the female pope?

In regards to the creation of the trumps, I understand that they were created to expand on the card game but what motivated them to use the imagery they used? It is commonly believed that the trumps are telling a story from beginning to end.

This is a great lecture for a serious tarot student like me. I don't get tired of searching about Tarot. Thanks for the lesson very interesting

Like your videos. Be nice if you kept politics out of it , though. We get enough of that shit from every venue possible.

I absolutely appreciate this documentary....no dramatic music...just knowledge being shared....simple and to the point.

Much appreciated. I took a course in Western Occultism, but the tarot was not mentioned in it, sadly. Still, Eliphas Lévi and crew were a welcome return, an almost nsotalgic mention. As a games scholar, the first third of the video was the most illuminating. Thank you for the sources.

Wow. Amazing. Thanks a lot

Thank you for the fascinating look into the development and history of The Fool card. Well done! As rigorous as your exegesis is, I was surprised to learn your opinion that The World card should come first - as "Creation." Especially when, from another perspective, the mathematical zero aligned with The Fool card seems to make much more sense for a beginning, as undifferentiated unity (and boundless potential), presaging material existence. It counts well at the end too, going around the wheel, but without 'Awen' the breath of life - again - there would be no field nor an ox to plow it. One could even say it relates to 'Annwen' as much as the Paean of Pan, the divine orchestration vibrating across the substrate of consciousness. Thanks again for your fine work. I'd love to see more of your culminations on other cards! Especially The Chariot, The High Priestess, and The Empress. Those are some of my faves 😅 What are your favorite cards - if any?

Awesome expo - kudos! And the glowy green screen effect makes you look like a Welsh jedi. Jedi Master Andunie!

Why did you stop putting up videos?

You should have thousands of views you are a gem! 💗

I am so glad to hear your videos 💗. I haven’t been so inspired to learn about tarot, as when I was a fresh fool at 15 rushing to the library to borrow a vhs of a new artist how to paint video.💗 thank you.

So the degrees in Maisons refer to location outside of humanity where you say tarot sits? 🤔💭

I would really love to know more about the honourable aspects and history of the free Maisons it’s very interesting it’s a shame things seemed to have changed from being rich in art/study and intellect now appears to me to be a sick cult I wish to see the honour in the group.

Mr. Low, yours is a series I haven't been able to stop from the first words you spoke. In an era of foolishness we need your wisdom.

I've seen lots of these Tarot histories, and was therefore expecting this one to be yet another yawn .WELL DONE! This was really interesting and elucidating!

At 41:10, the black and white drawing Mr. Low says is of Jean-Baptiste Alliete is actually of the Comte de Saint Germain. Otherwise, the history presented in this video appears quite good.

Dear Mr. Low, I've watched all your videos and sincerely hope you will make more. The historical perspective and analysis is so fascinating and helpful (to me) in using the cards. It adds so many layers of meaning. Thank you for this wonderful contribution.

thank you for this video Colin, thank you for sharing knowledge in a way that is easy to understand!!

Whatever you learn keep it to yourself. Why? Perhaps Bella might tell you

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As a deck creator and tarot collector, I appreciate your knowledge and choice of decks featured. Your info is solid. Thanks!

This was such a good history. Thank you so much for the book recommendations, and the detail you went into this. It was a refreshing experience, and I appreciated the humor added in.

Thank you for all of the videos!!! Please make more ❤ btw... do you know why Pamela Colman Smith did not sign the fool? Thank you in advance.

Excellent. Thank you for sharing the knowledge in such a straightforward presentation.

❤ wonderful content, please continue

Please continue, tour videos are wonderful. I have learned so much

Thank you so much for your thoughtful travel through tarot history. I enjoyed this so much - great research, great examples, great storytelling. You're a gem. 🖤

Very informative and contextual. Great explanation and thank you for including your sources!

Thank you for speaking (hands held together)

I throughly enjoyed that. Please have more conversations like that on your channel

Fascinating historical perspective. Had great difficulty hearing you due to poor audio. Subscribed anyway because I'm hoping you get a better mic or reduce echo. (first 6 minutes were the worst)