| Before 19 century tarot cards were used for fortune | | | | cards also depicts a narrative in life. For example, |
| telling. First known as "Tarocchi" and today | | | | Wand depicts imagination, power and zest in life; |
| "Visconti-Sfroza", it all started as a pack of cards. | | | | sword (reflections and their meaning), cups (course |
| Vagueness still exist as to how the Tarot had its | | | | of passion) and pentacles (vanity). King, Queen, |
| genesis. Some argue that Egyptian clerics started it | | | | Knight and Page consist of the court cards all |
| and ascribed the mystifying "Book of Thoth" to it. | | | | illustrating individuality, of which there are 16 in tarot |
| Contemporary belief opposes this on the basis that | | | | cards. |
| cards were never in existent before it was identified | | | | How to Obtain a Tarot Deck |
| in the West. They further believe that tarot is | | | | This is a difficult decision. Be careful of what you buy |
| synonymous to Taro, a river in Italy, around where | | | | because this will affect your interest in these cards. |
| playing cards were first put in print. | | | | It is also a misguided conception that tarot cards |
| In the 19th century, many superstitious bodies began | | | | must be given, and never bought. Thus, ask for a |
| formulating and communicating logical information with | | | | preview of the pictures in the deck before you pay |
| the aid of Tarot cards. For example, the 'Hermetic | | | | for it. |
| Order of the Golden Dawn', which broke up at the | | | | Reading the Cards |
| close of the 19th century had its members take the | | | | This has no formal procedure. You can use an online |
| oath of secrecy. | | | | or printed guide or learn from an experienced |
| The coming of the 20th century witnessed the | | | | teacher. Make sure you make the most of your time |
| creation of two new versions of tarot cards - Rider | | | | when learning. Self discipline and belief in your cards |
| Waite created by Arthur Edward Waite together | | | | are necessary for success |
| with Pamela Colman Smith; and 'Book of Thoth', | | | | Spreads |
| created by Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris. | | | | The positions of the cards help convey their |
| These are the basis of the present tarot cards. | | | | meanings. Make sure you understand their meaning. |
| How Is A Tarot Deck Organized? | | | | Understanding the Tarot Cards |
| In a group of two stacks, 78 cards are known as | | | | Accurate interpretations are boosted by in-depth |
| Major Arcana' and 56 cards are known as Minor | | | | studies. Reading tarot cards, simply trust your inner |
| Arcana'. Arcanum is the Latin word for secret | | | | self. With time and experience, more interpretive |
| knowledge. Bearing psychological and sacred | | | | ways will be derived. |
| denotations, the 78 are numbered up to 21, starting | | | | Your Cards And You |
| from zero and have more significant readings than | | | | Preserve your cards well and keep out of reach from |
| the 56 cards. Card Number Zero is known as "The | | | | others. Your surroundings should be at ease when |
| Fool" and card Number 21 is known as "The World", | | | | reading. Keep your cards as your treasure. |
| signifying an expedition in the life of a fool. Minor | | | | Living by Tarot |
| Arcana has four groups, namely: swords,cups, wands | | | | Spiritual readings is the way, the truth and the light. |
| and pentacles and cards in each pack have numbering | | | | Make your journey amazing by trusting tarot cards. |
| from 1 to 10 with four court cards. Every pack of | | | | |