{"title":"Oswald Wirth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aeternum.fr\/blogs\/les-carnets-daeternum\/le-monde-selon-oswald-wirth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOswald Wirth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was born in 1860 in Brienz, Switzerland, and died in 1943 in Mouterre-sur-Blourde, France, where he developed a significant body of work at the crossroads of esotericism and Freemasonry. Settled in Paris at the end of the 19th century, he became the secretary of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aeternum.fr\/blogs\/les-carnets-daeternum\/stanislas-de-guaita-occultiste-de-la-belle-epoque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanislas de Guaita\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, an important figure in the French occult revival, which placed him directly within the circles redefining the hermetic knowledge of the time. Wirth was particularly interested in symbolism, which he saw as a key to understanding initiatory traditions, and devoted much of his work to studying and transmitting these systems. He published several works on Freemasonry, including \u003cem data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eFreemasonry Made Intelligible to Its Followers\u003c\/em\u003e, where he systematically presents the degrees and symbols, emphasizing their inner and initiatory dimension. He is also known for his tarot, designed from 1889 under Guaita’s influence, aiming to restore the major arcana in a form faithful to their symbolic tradition. His book \u003cem data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eThe Tarot of the Medieval Illustrators\u003c\/em\u003e deepens this approach by offering a detailed reading of the cards. Through his writings and graphic work, Wirth developed a coherent vision of Western traditions based on understanding symbols and their practical application within a structured initiatory framework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-wirth-tarot","title":"Golden Wirth Tarot","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn 1889, in Paris, \u003cstrong\u003eOswald Wirth\u003c\/strong\u003e published for the first time this tarot deck designed with the help of the occultist \u003cstrong\u003eStanislas de Guaita\u003c\/strong\u003e. Conceived as an initiatory tool, it stands out from traditional decks by its aim to represent the 22 major arcana from an esoteric perspective, drawing on \u003cstrong\u003eKabbalah, astrology, and Hermetic symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. From its publication, it gained a solid reputation and is still considered one of the most influential tarot decks in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis beautiful edition, the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Wirth Tarot\u003c\/strong\u003e, pays tribute to Wirth’s work by offering cards enhanced with \u003cstrong\u003egold foil printing\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the richness of the iconography and the timeless beauty of the arcana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☝️ Note: this is an imported tarot deck, available in several languages including French.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Éditions Lo Scarabeo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55277312803164,"sku":"ANKOR-NXL07","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/session_produit_20250820_151144-3.jpg?v=1755695698"},{"product_id":"le-poeme-dishtar","title":"The Poem of Ishtar","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Poem of Ishtar\u003c\/em\u003e offers a symbolic reading of the Babylonian myth dedicated to the goddess of love and war. In this work, Oswald Wirth, a Swiss occultist and tarot reader, analyzes the images, figures, and stories related to this ancient deity to reveal their symbolic and initiatory significance. Through this interpretation, he highlights the teachings hidden at the heart of the myth and the connections it has with major spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis text is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding of ancient symbols and explore the symbolic and philosophical dimensions of a foundational Mesopotamian narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Éditions L'Étoile Flamboyante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56365455802716,"sku":"FLAM-BAL","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/files\/session_produit_20260212_162811-3.jpg?v=1770910340"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/1532\/7069\/collections\/Aleister_Crowley.jpg?v=1770912795","url":"https:\/\/aeternum.fr\/en\/collections\/oswald-wirth.oembed","provider":"Aeternum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}