Topic: Sola Busca Tarot

Peter Mark Adams provides updates on his research into the Sola Busca Tarot deck, noting a shift in his interpretation from Gnostic Christian to a purely Hellenistic perspective. He explains that the deck's metaphysics were intended to support legitimate power rather than being inherently evil. The discussion touches on the work of David Betts and Ludwig Klages' book, Cosmogonic Eros, regarding embodiment as a primary spiritual aim.

Troy McLachlan discusses the work of Peter Mark Adams, specifically the book Game of Saturn, which documents a Saturn cult among the elites of the Italian Renaissance. The Sola Busca tarot deck is identified as evidence of an unbroken link between ancient Saturn worship and modern occult practices. The discussion addresses the disturbing themes of ritual sacrifice and the psychological motivations of those who follow these traditions.

The 15th-century Sola Busca Tarot relic has emerged from private aristocratic custody to be displayed in a Milan museum. This artifact allegedly contains evidence of elite fascination with occult arts, selective breeding, and ritual magic. Esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams joins the program to discuss his analysis of the deck, published in his book The Game of Saturn, which explores the artifact's connection to the demiurge and dark magical practices.

Peter Mark Adams' book "The Game of Saturn" examines the Sola Busca Tarot, a highly specialized deck commissioned by an elite Renaissance family. Unlike standard tarot, this deck features dark symbolism related to Saturn, child sacrifice, and historical figures like Nebuchadnezzar. Adams argues the deck functioned as a specialized grimoire for weaving dark magic spells, reflecting a consistent pattern of the ruling class utilizing occult knowledge for power.