Tarot Card History
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The history of Tarot cards is a long and colorful tale that spans many centuries and many lands. While the precise origin of Tarot cards has been lost through the years, much is known about how this powerful divination tool has arrived in modern times.
Medieval Origin
While no physical evidence remains, scholars feel that the earliest [...]
Read More...The Fool’s Journey
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Originating with Eden Gray, the major arcana in a Tarot card deck can be thought of as representing the journey of the Fool. The Fool is the zeroth Tarot card, and commonly represents new beginnings or naivete. The Fool’s journey is the symbolic description of the path required for a righteous and holy life. This [...]
Read More...Upright and Reversed Tarot Cards
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There is great debate about whether or not the position of the tarot card when revealed during a reading plays any significant role in its meaning. For some, the orientation of the card will determine the specific relationship between the subject and the card, and aides greatly in any interpretation. For others, the card’s orientation [...]
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