The Grand Etteilla or Egyptian Tarot

Hello everyone,

The Grand Etteilla deck consists of 78 cards, featuring illustrations inspired by several sources, including the Bible, the Kabbalah, and mythology.
These are cards that are read in the upright or reversed position.
I have a few insights about this game that I would like to share with you, but I would also like to learn more...

Nice to meet you
The magician.

Hello LeMagicien,
I would also like to know more...
Egyptology has always fascinated me. So much so that I am ready to start learning hieroglyphs…
However, the book is huge…

ClaudiaC

Good evening Lemagicien,

I was aware of the existence of this tarot but had never seen it. Out of curiosity, I went online to find a site where I could view some of the cards, and I was drawn to this tarot, which is very pleasant to look at thanks to its beautiful engravings.

I would be delighted if you could tell us more about it; I can’t wait to find out.

Thank you in advance

The Grand Etteilla

Cards face up

1. Chaos or the consultant

• You have many qualities.

2. Clarification

• A friendly settlement will allow you to resolve the issue.

3. The Order of Mopses

• Beware of gossip and slander.

4. The Pool

• You will no longer have any doubt; you will learn what should have remained secret from others.

5. the Gospel

• A journey or a reconciliation will take place with a person with whom you had been on bad terms.

6. The Sky

• A meeting will take place; if you are an elderly person, you will have a long and happy life.

7. The Serpent

• Happiness at home or an unexpected marriage may be hoped for.

8. Eve or the consultant

• You are going to learn something that will have negative consequences.

9. Salomon

• You will prevail.

10. The Angel of the Apocalypse

• Excesses will harm you (food, drinks, drugs, sex, etc.)

11. David

• You will prevail through your strength of character.

12. Moses

• Beware of those around you (loss of trust, etc.)

13. the High Priest

• A marriage is possible (union, cohabitation, etc.)

14. Force Majeure

• You tend to charge ahead without thinking about the risk of losing everything.

15. Aaron

• One should fear a respiratory or nervous illness, as well as a tendency toward depression.

16. The Last Judgment

• A judicial decision will be made regarding you.

17. Death

• A death is to be feared, and otherwise, avoid all recklessness.

18. Judas card

• Disagreements and traps will be set for you.

19. The Capitol

• You risk facing serious financial problems.

20. Nebuchadnezzar

• Achieving substantial profits is possible (good deal, jackpot)

21. Roboam

• Do not lightly engage in legal proceedings without seeking the advice of legal professionals.

22. The Monarch

• You will receive a visit from a loved one or an unexpected guest.

23. The Sovereign

• You will be receiving a visit from a relative or a friend.

24. The Knight of the Watch

• You may experience suffering due to the distance from a loved one. In some cases, marriage is a possibility.

25. The Messenger

• You will receive a letter from abroad.

26. The Ten of Wands

• You will have to endure professional setbacks and false propositions.

27. The Nine of Wands

• Unforeseen delays are to be expected, particularly in terms of professional matters.

28. The Eight of Wands

• You will embark on a journey that will go well.

29. The Seven of Wands

• Talks will take place, likely resulting in a negative outcome. For some, an invitation will be on the agenda.

30. The Six of Wands

• Expect to have to deal with a dispute related to a conflict of interest.

31. The Five of Wands

• Money comes in easily, and you spend it just as easily.

32. The Four of Wands

• You have the knack for succeeding in society, knowing how to surround yourself with people who are useful to your ambitions.

33. The Three Wands

• Your efforts enable you to make good deals.

34. The Two Wands

• You will experience the departure or absence of a loved one.

35. The Ace of Wands

• A risk may arise from the birth of a child (miscarriage, depression, financial problems, family troubles, etc.).

36. The Pope

• Paying off a debt will allow you to make good deals.

37. The High Priestess

• A kind and benevolent woman is watching over you (mother, sister, friend, etc.)

38. The Roman Knight

• You can expect to receive good news, but it will not necessarily guarantee profits.

39. The Pope's Chamberlain or Valet

• You are in the presence of a trustworthy young man. For a woman, marriage. For a man, career advancement.

40. The Ten of Cups

• You will be respected by those around you.

41. The Nine of Cups

• Various successes can be expected, particularly in matters of love.

42. The Eight of Cups

• You will receive the friendship or love of a young woman or girl (lasting)

43. The Seven Cups

• A marriage project is possible.

44. the six Cups

• You would do well to remember certain not always glorious aspects of your past in order to grow (not to make the same mistakes).

45. The Five of Cups

• You will receive an inheritance, but it will not have any real financial value.

46. The Four of Cups

• You will be in contact with a person who will cause you trouble.

47. The Three of Cups

• You could achieve success in an artistic, intellectual, or commercial endeavor.

48. The Two Cups

• You will have a positive romantic encounter.

49. The Ace of Cups or Balthazar's Cup

• You will organize a party, but beware of all kinds of excesses (food, sex, etc.) so that it doesn't get out of hand!

50. The Emperor or the Emperor of Germany

• Do not hesitate to entrust your interests to a legal professional, if necessary (lawyer, judge, bailiff, etc.).

51. The Empress or The Empress of Germany

• A distressing event is looming (widowhood, bereavement)

52. The Squire or the German Knight

• Don't let others manipulate you.

53. The Soldier or The German Soldier

• Leakage of confidential information is to be feared (you are being spied on).

54. The Ten of Swords

• Expect to receive bad news.

55. The Nine of Swords

• Wait before you want to start a couple.

56. The Eight of Swords

• You will be criticized, or you will have to take a difficult exam (academic or medical).

57. The Seven Swords

• There is hope that what you hope for will come true.

58. The Six of Swords

• A trip that was predictable, at risk of being interrupted.

59. The Five of Swords

• The death of a loved one is to be feared; also be careful in managing your assets.

60. The Four of Swords

• Staying in solitude is not always the best way to get through it.

61. The Three Swords

• A breakup is to be feared on the emotional front.

62. The Two Swords

• A friend needs your help.

63. The Ace of Swords or the Sword of Saint Peter

• A difficult situation will require you to make an important (but not serious) decision.

64. The Sultan of Egypt or The Sudan of Egypt

• You risk making bad business deals.

65. The Queen of Sheba

• A woman is trying to seduce or manipulate you (invitations, gifts, etc.)

66. The Tartar Knight

• We will help you, but no further.

67. Lazzarone

• You will pass your exams through study and hard work.

68. The Ten Ecus

• The timing is right to buy a property or a house, if you can afford it.

69. The Nine Golden Sequins

• One of your projects is unrealistic (Do not accept payment checks)

70. The Eight Ducats

• You risk making reckless expenditures on a woman, or meeting a spendthrift woman.

71. The Seven Golden Florins

• A small influx of cash is possible (debt, loan, advance payment)

72. The Six Guineas or the Six Silver Ecu

• You are poorly advised and supported by your inner circle regarding your finances (some people have a hard time understanding that you are not a Rothschild).

73. The Five Golden Ounces

• Financial obstacles could stand in the way of a union or a marriage, despite the love.

74. The Four Silver Escudos

• We will do you a small favor.

75. The Three Golden Ecus

• You may be required to grant a loan to a trusted person. A stranger might come to your aid in case of financial difficulties.

76. The Two Pence

• You will have a hard time getting out of your financial troubles.

77. The Golden Sun

• Unexpected and significant inflows of money will occur (lottery, inheritance, luck, etc.)

78. The Alchemist or the Fool

• You risk making big mistakes.

The magician.

The Great Etteilla

Reversed cards

1. Chaos or the consultant

• You have the talent and the intelligence to get where you want to, if you want to?

2. Hiram's Masonry

• Take care not to be overcome by anger (quarrel, dispute, conflict, disagreement)

3. The Order of Mopses

• Be careful when traveling or commuting, despite your desire for change!

4. The Pool

• You risk catching a chill and getting sick.

5. The Gospel

• You risk losing a sum of money (theft, negligence)

6. The Sky

• You will have an unexpected encounter (at a party, a dance) that will give rise to love, passion, and love at first sight.

7. The Serpent

• You will manage to defeat those who wish you harm.

8. Eve or the client

• Avoid traveling by sea!

9. Salomon

• A conflict will require the intervention of a lawyer.

10. The Angel of the Apocalypse

• A serious illness is possible.

11. David

• Don’t be too confident, as you may run into trouble with someone in a position of authority (employer, boss, professor, etc.).

12. Moses

• Violent discussions, disputes over prestige or authority may arise to your detriment.
• For a country: A revolt, a revolution, a war, or a social or political problem is to be feared.

13. The High Priest

• A heartbreak or a delay in your wedding plans, if you have any, is possible.

14. Force Majeure

• An affair cannot be ruled out.

15. Aaron

• Nerve or psychosomatic illnesses should be feared, sometimes leading to memory loss. For some, an unhappy marriage is not to be ruled out.

16. The Last Judgment.

• You may be a victim of a (judicial) injustice.

17. Death

• Disappointments, failure, or serious illness.

18. Judas card

• Beware of those who make you enticing offers, for they will be lies. A person who has tried to betray and deceive you will fall into their own trap.

19. The Capitol

• Following dishonest or fraudulent maneuvers, a prison sentence (whether immediate or suspended) may be imposed on you.

20. Nebuchadnezzar

• You find yourself in a rather ambiguous situation, neither good nor bad, neither lucky nor unlucky, but that's just life.

21. Roboam

• For a country: A tyrant may be overthrown (Saddam Hussein) or a political change may occur.
• You may have a dispute with a superior (boss, employer, etc.).

22. The Monarch

• A sincere friend, devoid of leniency toward you, will lecture you and set you on the right path (it is up to you to heed wise advice).

23. The Sovereign

• The inopportune arrival (visit, etc.) of a relative or friend to your home will cause you more trouble than anything else.

24. The Knight of the Watch

• Someone will try to destroy your marriage or relationship, which may lead to problems with the person you share your life with, resulting in a likely separation.

25. The Messenger

• You will receive news or a letter that you will do well to take into account.

26. The Ten of Wands

• A fun outing or a trip may be canceled because of a job that needs to be finished.

27. The Nine of Wands

• You don't have much luck when it comes to the difficulties that arise in your daily life.

28. The Eight of Wands

• A domestic quarrel or a dispute between spouses is possible.

29. The Seven of Wands

• You risk getting involved in useless conversations (a waste of time) that solve nothing, and going unnoticed despite your points of view, which is likely to annoy you!

30. The Six of Wands

• You may be waiting for news (letter, phone call, etc.). You are also overwhelmed with work.

31. The Five of Wands

• If you are in a dispute, you risk losing your case (divorce, child custody, etc.)

32. The Four of Wands

• Only through caution will you succeed in having significant pregnancies. For some, a pregnancy is possible.

33. The Three Wands

• You can expect to receive a well-deserved reward.

34. The Two Wands

• You will be pleasantly surprised to find someone you hold dear.

35. The Ace of Wands

• An abortion could take place, possibly for financial reasons.

36. The Pope
    You will face the hostility of a treacherous, unscrupulous man (inner circle)

-37. The High Priestess

• A woman, probably married, will try to deceive you (interested friend?)

38. The Roman Knight

• We will try to deceive you (betrayal, bad prank, poor product quality, etc.)

39. The Pope's Chamberlain or Valet

• You are in the presence of a young man who does not deserve your trust.

40. The Ten of Cups

• Setbacks and family disputes are to be feared, perhaps due to a bereavement.

41. The Nine of Cups

• You will achieve financial success.

42. The Eight of Cups

• You will receive an unexpected refund of a debt.

43. The Seven Cups

• Your projects will come to fruition.

44. The Six of Cups

• The future looks very promising.

45. The Five of Cups

• You may reconnect with a distant relative. An inheritance may bring in some money.

46. The Four of Cups

• Job loss is possible.

47. The Three of Cups

• A case can have a happy ending (travel warning!)

48. The Two Cups

• Despite the physical aspect, you do not feel fulfilled in love.

49. The Ace of Cups or Balthazar's Cup

• You should change your attitude regarding an invitation.

50. The Emperor or The Emperor of Germany

• You will be upset by legal decisions that may be made against you.

51. The Empress or The Empress of Germany

• A woman is trying to harm you.

52. The Squire or the German Knight

• Do not neglect your studies.

53. The Soldier or the German Soldier

• You will be pleasantly surprised by an unexpected piece of news or an unforeseen situation.

54. The Ten of Swords

• You will make a small profit (lottery, etc.)

55. The Nine of Swords

• Be wary, for your fears will be justified.

56. The Eight of Swords

• You may experience unexpected and unpleasant events.

57. The Seven Swords

• Follow the advice you are given; do not embark on ventures on a whim.

58. The Six of Swords

• We will make confessions to you (trial, private)

59. The Five of Swords

• The probable death of a loved one is to be feared.

60. The Four of Swords

• The greatest caution is advised to you in financial matters.

61. The Three Swords

• Love, flirting, adventures, and one-night stands are to be feared; on the other hand, you risk getting involved in a shady affair.

62. The Two Swords

• You may be surrounded by lying people (false friends)

63. The Ace of Swords or the Sword of Saint Peter

• A pregnant woman wants to keep her pregnancy a secret.

64. The Sultan of Egypt or the Soldier of Egypt

• Be careful not to let yourself be influenced by a vicious man who tries to get you to act like him (entourage)

65. The Queen of Sheba

• You risk starting an affair with a woman who is not serious.

66. The Tartar Knight

• Do not expect any help from your friends, perhaps because of your carelessness.

67. Lazzarone

• You risk having bad company that leads you to make excessive expenditures (drugs, alcohol, etc.).

68. The Ten Ecus

• You risk losing money on games of chance.

69. The Nine Golden Sequins

• You risk falling victim to fraud and various forms of dishonesty.

70. The Eight Ducats

• You may find yourself harmed by a miser (gambling losses).

71. The Seven Golden Florins

• You have or will have financial problems.

72. The Six Guineas or The Six Silver Crowns

• You will incur expenses for a project that is likely to fail.

73. The Five Golden Ounces

• Financial difficulties may arise in relation to your love life (marriage, children, purchases, etc.).

74. The Four Silver Escudos

• You may be disappointed.

75. The Three Golden Ecus

• Wastage is to be expected on the part of a child, and on the other hand, you risk being humiliated.

76. The Two Pence

• You should expect to receive bad news.

77. The Golden Sun

• You will be lucky, more so than through your work.

78. The Alchemist or The Fool

• You have done or will do some mischief! You will regret it, but you should have thought about it before committing it!

The magician.

Good evening, Lemagicien

A big thank you It's wonderful, I'm captivated by this tarot.

All that remains now is to find one.

Does this tarot provide quick answers (time) or does it look far into the future?

Good evening Lemagicien,

I think this tarot deck has the largest number of cards, doesn't it?

Wow… I'm impressed…

Where do these interpretations come from? From a book?

ClaudiaC

Good evening Claudiac,

These interpretations stem from my study of the Egyptian Tarot and my interest in pharaonic Egypt; my encounters and travels have greatly helped me in compiling the interpretations of these cards.

To answer Josy, I would say that this tarot gives answers in the long or short term, as do most tarots.

I had forgotten to mention that Card No. 1, The Chaos, represents the consultant if he is a man.
Card No. 8, Eve, represents the querent.

The magician.

Hello LeMagicien,

Egypt is fascinating, I agree. That’s why I’m interested in delving into hieroglyphs… did you learn them?

ClaudiaC

Hello Lemagicien,

This morning, I had the chance to read a magazine in a waiting room, and the article was about Egyptian astrology. I immediately thought of you and remembered your interest in pharaonic Egypt.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t read this article to the end; all I could take away from it was that, according to our date of birth, we belong to a particular Egyptian god or goddess. For example, according to my date of birth, if my memory serves me right, I would belong to Isis (March 19), who would presumably be compatible with Osiris.

If you are well-versed in the subject, would it be possible for you to tell me more? And is it possible to get forecasts for a period similar to that of commonly used astrology?

Like you, I am sensitive to Egyptian mythology as well as art, and I have a few Egyptian statues and busts at home.

Thank you in advance

Hello everyone,

I just read your messages, and I realize that many people are interested in everything related to Egypt!! Me included!
I also have a few Egyptian statues and paintings, and (I need to check my boxes!) because I have the book and cards of the Great Eteilla.
It is true that I have already tried this tarot, but for my part, it is very representative of certain situations and somewhat difficult to decipher; I think you need to handle it for quite a long time and read the explanations carefully to be able to provide a plausible interpretation…

If I find it, I will let you know, along with the explanations which I believe should be the same as those the magician gave us.

friendship

Eliana

Hello everyone,
Yes, Egypt fascinates me, and it has since 1989.
I dream of making the long journey to Abu Simbel, but I also tell myself to wait until my son is older and to give myself time to learn hieroglyphs.
The pharaonic gods, yes, Osiris, Isis, Thoth, as well as the pharaohs themselves. The debate over Akhenaten… and his belief.
Besides, I think there must be something on the energy side. Because of the desert, the country’s history… in any case, I always felt very at ease there. Like an invisible attraction…
I will learn much more about these Grand Etteilla cards. I think there are connections with historical events?
Wouldn't the Egyptians have been the first to draw cards?

ClaudiaC

Hello Claudiac, Josy, and Eliana,

Hieroglyphs were, at the time, pictograms with a mystical and spiritual meaning, as well as an alphabetic one.
It would take a lifetime to study and understand the symbols belonging to ancient Egypt, as all of this dates back to approximately 3,000 years before Jesus Christ.
The Grand Etteilla cards do indeed have a connection to historical events, as ClaudiacC also points out.
For my part, if I find any documentation, I will be happy to share it with you.

Have a good day, all of you.
The magician.

Sure, Lemagicien, I’d be happy to help with documentation if you have any.
I have a lot of books about Egypt, but nothing specific in that regard.

For my part, I received the title of a book that scholars in my city use in Egyptology.

Phonetically, it starts first by learning the vowels, the A, E, O, what the bird means, the little bird. The three streams of water, the grains of rice, the nose.

If I can, for example, see whether a monument is dedicated to Ramses, for instance, I would be delighted…

Did Tutankhamun's successor (Aye, Akhenaten?) not erase and replace Tutankhamun's name with his own? I would like, for example, to be able to read Tutankhamun, etc…

But isn't what academics do a calling, a lifelong passion?

If I could go back to university as a student, I would pursue Egyptology today if I had a sponsor.

ClaudiaC

It would have been interesting, Claudiac, in your reading, that you give the other arcana, because among the arcana there are also those that are very vibratory (dominant, if you will).

Rolande

Rolande… you mean there really is something between ancient Egypt and me?

Do you mean in which reading? The “sentimental” one or the “travels” one?
Or the one with the 13?

Am I going to get into… Egyptology? And is someone going to help me with it?

Should I do another reading with this question?

Thank you,
ClaudiaC

Hello again Claudiac, I mean in your reading with the 13?

Rolande

There’s no space anywhere in a library, etc., that could offer you a course on Egypt. Or correspondence courses—search, and you’ll surely find one if this need is truly essential for you…

Rolande

You know, one way to do it would be for you to perform a regression (past life) without the help of a therapist, with someone you trust, in order to see, feel, palpate, know, and vibrate a life that would be important for you to discover for your evolution. Do you know how to do it, Claudiac? If not, let me know and I will send you how to do it smoothly and gently, if you wish, of course.

Rolande

Hello Rolande,

How do you feel about it?

So you know, I spoke with the Egyptologist at the university, and there are correspondence courses available in France.

For regression, I trust my mother. I have already done it with her three times.

However, Rolande, I have never gone back that far… in time. Could I have been… a priestess…

How do I perform the regression to arrive exactly at this specific theme, Rolande?

An archaeologist friend—this will make you laugh—told me that for archaeologists like them, it would be interesting to go back to past lives to find out what things were like back then…

So if you'd like to send it, I'd be happy to. I'll see if there are any similarities with what I've already done...

Love, ClaudiaC

Okay Claudiac, it’s in the style of Patrick Druot, in which I inserted my own inductions for the return to the past.

Okay, I will direct you to this section so that others can also benefit from it.

Rolande

Okay, and of course, Rolande.

How can I perform a regression on a specific subject? Egyptology.

ClaudiaC