Discover the Depths of the Human Experience with the Scaevola 'Maior Arcana' Tarot

Enter the world of profound insights and mystical discoveries with the Scaevola Tarot, the masterpiece of writer and mystic Scaevola, a realm where psychology, mysticism and archetypes converge. 

Scaevola: Writer, Professor & Mystic
In the heart of The Hague, where the grandeur of politics and mysticism meet, lived Scaevola - a versatile writer, professor and mystic whose ideas brought together ways of thinking from different disciplines. Born in the turbulent years of the 20th century, he embraced the spirit of his times: a world in transition, full of discoveries in psychology, history and even the bizarre ripples of quantum mechanics. Scaevola's fascination with the human psyche and multiplying social dynamics led him to the frontiers of the unknown.

In his early years, he tested the capabilities of the human mind through experimental psychology, often combined with the psychedelic experience of LSD. Such ventures soon brought him into contact with esoteric circles in both The Hague and nearby Leiden, where he further developed his intellect and curiosity. Here he met like-minded individuals, together on a quest for the hidden truths of life - a theme that would figure prominently in his work.

's-Gravenhage: Mystical Court Capital

's-Gravenhage, The Netherlands, also referred to as 'Hofstad' (Court City) has long been an epicentre of spirituality.

In the late nineteenth century, Europe once again went in search of the ‘Higher’. Against a background of secularisation, people started looking for alternative forms of religion. The Hague was alive at exactly this time. Add to this the fact that at the end of the nineteenth century, many retired civil servants, generals and governors from the East Indies migrated to the increasingly prominent capital of the Netherlands. The notables had got to know the ‘goenaguna’ in the foreign land - the spirit world of the Indonesian tropics, and they were open to all kinds of oriental magic and mysticism.

And so it happened in 1859 in The Hague that the first Dutch spiritist society 'Oromase’ was founded, followed by the the establishment of the Peace Palace in 1913, a milestone in the spiritual development of The Hague (source). No wonder that in this mystical environment, Scaevola's ideas found fertile ground.

 Explore the Archetypes of Human Existence
In a world where the search for self-discovery and meaning is constantly growing, the Scaevola Tarot offers you a unique journey through 22 archetypes that not only embody the many facets of the human spirit, but also reveal the essence of our human existence. This tarot set invites you to explore the powerful drives and their opposing forces at different stages of life. Each chapter is a masterpiece in itself, built from the rich knowledge of 20th-century writer and mystic Scaevola. Inspired by ancient wisdom, these cards offer you insights into the deepest drives that motivate and sometimes confuse us. 

Scaevola's tarot is ominous in nature. Whereas many tarot cards are used for personal development and self-actualisation, Scaevola's tarot focuses on the laws of nature, the human life cycle and warns of the potential dangers of our choices and the consequences of human actions. When people talk about Scaevola, ‘genius’ and ‘crazy’ are words used to describe him. Who knows, maybe the truth lies somewhere in the middle....

The Scaevola ‘Maior Arcana’ Tarot Project
The Scaevola ‘Maior Arcana’ Tarot Project is an initiative of Brenda Grund, tarot enthusiast and publisher. She has been working on the texts of the hitherto unknown Hague writer, professor and mystic Scaevola since 2021 and has teamed up with Jessie Hoefnagel (illustrator) to provide Scaevola's tarot texts with appropriate cards. Jessie Hoefnagel is an illustrator from The Hague and created the illustrations of the 22 cards. Jessie was the obvious choice because of her drawing style and her strength in depicting human figures.

The starting point of the cards is the Rider Waite Tarot. Since the Rider Waite Tarot carries universal symbolism that corresponds and with the works of Scaevola, it was the most fitting. While much of the Rider Waite can be seen again, adjustments have also been made. Symbolism has been added and in terms of atmosphere, the cards have been illustrated so that the experience of the book is reflected in the cards.

Unique opportunity
With a limited edition of only 250 copies and the recent fascination for the mystical knowledge from the Court City, you don't want to miss this opportunity. Each book has a unique number, making your copy one of a kind.

Order your personal set now
Order your personal Scaevola ‘Maior Arcana’ Tarot now and become part of an ancient tradition of wisdom and enlightenment-directly from the mystical heart of ‘s-Gravenhage-and let yourself be surprised by the wisdom hidden in these cards.