Iris Cantin passionately combines her mastery of the Tarot of Marseille, acquired over more than two decades, with an in-depth, self-taught study of Egyptology. Her quest for knowledge goes beyond a simple historical approach; she delves into the mysteries of ancient Egypt through an esoteric and gnostic lens, making her a unique specialist in her field.
Learning Egyptian hieroglyphs opened doors for Iris to enriching etymological and symbolic comparisons, allowing her to weave connections between esoteric traditions and explore analogies with shamanism and alchemy. These deep connections nourish her understanding and practice of tarot, which she sees not only as a divination tool but also as an operative vehicle for self-knowledge and communication with the divine, in the same spirit as the hieroglyphs themselves.
Her commitment to sharing her knowledge of Egypt and tarot is expressed through the creation of the Tarot of Kemet, which merges Egyptian alchemical initiation with the esoteric teachings of the Tarot of Marseille. This work illustrates her ability to bring together and reinterpret ancient wisdom to make it accessible and relevant for the modern spiritual seeker.
In addition to sharing her research and insights through lectures, videos, workshops, and online programs, Iris Cantin also leads initiatory journeys in Egypt, offering an immersive experience in the cradle of the mysticism she studies and teaches. Her intimate knowledge of out-of-body experiences, a phenomenon she has experienced since childhood, gives her a unique perspective on Egyptian mysticism, further enriching her teaching and practice.
