Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today I’m taking a closer look at one of the most intriguing recent releases from Lo Scarabeo’s Anima Antiqua series, the Tarot Etteilla Paris 1880.
This fascinating historical reproduction transports us into the world of nineteenth-century French cartomancy and occult tarot. While many tarot enthusiasts are familiar with Marseille decks and the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, the Etteilla lineage follows a very different path, one that helped shape the development of esoteric tarot as we know it today.
In this walkthrough, I’ll be exploring the artwork, symbolism, card structure, production quality, and historical significance of this remarkable deck. We’ll also look at where it sits within the evolution of the Etteilla tradition, from the original Etteilla deck through its later nineteenth-century developments, and why this Paris 1880 edition represents such an important piece of tarot history.
Whether you’re a collector of historical decks, a student of tarot history, or simply curious about one of the most influential yet often misunderstood branches of tarot, I hope you’ll enjoy exploring this beautiful deck with me.
Have you worked with an Etteilla deck before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Please note: I received this deck and guidebook set from The Oneness Emporium for prospective review. Everything I’ve said here is sincere and accurately reflects my opinion of the deck.
Check out the deck at Oneness Emporium here ~ onenessemporium.co.uk
Use HERMITS10 to receive 10% off when purchasing from Oneness Emporium. This code does not include sale, promotional items, or Indie decks.
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#Etteilla
#LoScarabeo
#AnimaAntiqua
#TarotHistory
#HistoricalTarot
#VintageTarot
#TarotCollection
#TarotWalkthrough
#FrenchOccultism
#Cartomancy
#TheHermitsCave
Today I’m taking a closer look at one of the most intriguing recent releases from Lo Scarabeo’s Anima Antiqua series, the Tarot Etteilla Paris 1880.
This fascinating historical reproduction transports us into the world of nineteenth-century French cartomancy and occult tarot. While many tarot enthusiasts are familiar with Marseille decks and the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, the Etteilla lineage follows a very different path, one that helped shape the development of esoteric tarot as we know it today.
In this walkthrough, I’ll be exploring the artwork, symbolism, card structure, production quality, and historical significance of this remarkable deck. We’ll also look at where it sits within the evolution of the Etteilla tradition, from the original Etteilla deck through its later nineteenth-century developments, and why this Paris 1880 edition represents such an important piece of tarot history.
Whether you’re a collector of historical decks, a student of tarot history, or simply curious about one of the most influential yet often misunderstood branches of tarot, I hope you’ll enjoy exploring this beautiful deck with me.
Have you worked with an Etteilla deck before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Please note: I received this deck and guidebook set from The Oneness Emporium for prospective review. Everything I’ve said here is sincere and accurately reflects my opinion of the deck.
Check out the deck at Oneness Emporium here ~ onenessemporium.co.uk
Use HERMITS10 to receive 10% off when purchasing from Oneness Emporium. This code does not include sale, promotional items, or Indie decks.
#TarotEtteilla
#Etteilla
#LoScarabeo
#AnimaAntiqua
#TarotHistory
#HistoricalTarot
#VintageTarot
#TarotCollection
#TarotWalkthrough
#FrenchOccultism
#Cartomancy
#TheHermitsCave
