THE SERPENT IKONS: A Sorcerous Distortion of the Tarot de Marseille Major Arcana
Montreal: Anathema, 2022. First edition. Illustrations and tarot card design by Shandi/AzK Bouscatier; Foreword by Gary Lachman; Limited to 892 numbered copies, signed by author and artist; 208 pages with 35 full-colour custom-sized cards (7.10" x 3.16") in tuck-box. Item #30793
Cloth bound in fine condition.
The Serpent Ikons is a card deck, philosophical commentary, and grimoire; combining at the very heart of its creation primal art, writing, and magickal practice. Forged in the fire of passion for the Mysteries, the Serpent Ikons are an oblation to the Self and its Daemon in the most sacred of experiences – one’s Life as a deliberate, Initiatory journey fashioned by the creativity and will of the magician. The Serpent Ikons have their roots in the revolt against any religious authority imposing a singular and unilateral relationship with spiritual forces. They embrace the Witch’s way; that torturous path that defies dogma and distorts order. In The Serpent Ikons, the major arcana of the Tarot de Marseille have been subverted to act as a transgression of the Tarot tradition: the Operant needs only the Self for guidance, and prognostications are consciously chosen then brought into being through ritual with one’s Daemon. Together artist Shandi/Azk Bouscatier and author Helena van El have woven a spell of stunning visuals, deep contemplation, and profound magickal practice; and together they invite you to the intimate world of The Serpent Ikons.
Price: $128.00