--- product_id: 40395756 title: "Origins of the Tarot: Cosmic Evolution and the Principles of Immortality Paperback – Illustrated, June 30, 2009" brand: "dai leon" price: "KD 11.92" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/40395756-origins-of-the-tarot-cosmic-evolution-and-the-principles-immortality store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Origins of the Tarot: Cosmic Evolution and the Principles of Immortality Paperback – Illustrated, June 30, 2009 **Brand:** dai leon **Price:** KD 11.92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Origins of the Tarot: Cosmic Evolution and the Principles of Immortality Paperback – Illustrated, June 30, 2009 by dai leon - **How much does it cost?** KD 11.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/40395756-origins-of-the-tarot-cosmic-evolution-and-the-principles-immortality) ## Best For - dai leon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dai leon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Origins of the Tarot: Cosmic Evolution and the Principles of Immortality Paperback – Illustrated, June 30, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bDRudMfwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for all serious Tarot enthusiasts. *by K***E on December 17, 2009* Reading 'Origins of the Tarot' was a body-mind-spirit resonance of Bliss with the Beloved for me. It is a rare book that touches so profoundly into the heart of our individual and collective soul.'Origins of the Tarot' is a complex and comprehensive treatise on Eastern influences and their relationship with Western philosophy and religion, leading up to and deeply formulating what we now call Tarot. In essence, it traces the non-dualistic roots of Tarot from Europe, back to the East, along the Silk Road, and beyond.For those interested in the history of philosophy and religion, this is the equivalent of a college-level course with its expansive details. It traces a complicated confluence of crossed and criss-crossed influences from Indo-Aryan "shamanic cultures" to ancient Greek philosophy and myths, Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism, Neoplatonism, Kabbalah, Hermeticism, Gnosticism, Eastern Christianity, Western Christianity, and Celtic culture, including the metaphysical concepts of alchemy, tantrism, and Eros.At it's heart, this work is a philosophical study following the weaving of dual and nondual values as they stream together, influencing, sometimes repelling, each other throughout our history of evolution as intelligent beings.Tarot enthusiasts will find this is to be a radically different interpretation of the basic template of our modern Tarot's major arcana. Yet, knowledgeable scholars of Tarot will recognize these deeper roots and how they informed the pre-Renaissance sequence and power of each Tarot Trump, or Triumph. When seen through the wisdom of nondual values as they move through the hierarchy of stages toward immortality, this preeminent template of Triumphs constitutes an amazing model of evolution, our spiritual potential reflecting back to us through the visual archetypes of the Tarot.This movement toward our spiritual potential is the most powerful argument and I suspect the reason for the creation of this impressive labor of love, as found within its title ''Cosmic Evolution and the Principles of Immortality.'For some folks Léon's writing style may be circuitous, dense and difficult to follow. On the surface, it does not appear to apply a linear outline, but topics are well-rounded discussions of major concepts with their multiple influences. I particularly appreciate his vast knowledge, extensive references, and precise vocabulary.This is a must read for any serious student of Tarot wisdom. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please accept the challenge of this thoughtful book *by P***R on December 31, 2009* Where can we find the threads that would help guide us out of the dark labyrinths of our personal and social bewilderment today? How can we be moved by the magical synchronism of the Tarot in a way that expands our quest beyond personal desires and private dreams? How can our intuitions of the profound wisdom reflected in traditional metaphysics be grounded in the actuality of what's needed to preserve life on earth?Questions like these have motivated Dai Leon to assemble this prismatic work of integrative history and thought. Through them he aims to redeem the esoteric meaning of the Tarot from its contemporary embrace by the occult. More than that, he asks his attentive readers to pose their own fundamental questions along with his: How do we get to there from here? A desire to release the eternal from the confinement of the present seems to pervade this book. This work merits the efforts of all who are called to engage with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it, especially the chapter "Kosmic Knowledge" as consciousness ... *by R***O on July 6, 2014* A friend of mine accidentally found this book at the library and raved about it so I looked for and found it here. I love it, especially the chapter "Kosmic Knowledge" as consciousness in the universe fascinates me. Not a light book to read, but If you want to stretch your mind, get this book! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/40395756-origins-of-the-tarot-cosmic-evolution-and-the-principles-immortality](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/40395756-origins-of-the-tarot-cosmic-evolution-and-the-principles-immortality) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*