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...Tarot Deck Varieties
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The specific tarot reading you get and the symbolism and guidance it provides will depend greatly on the cards that you choose to use. There are many varieties of tarot card decks in use today, and knowing which provide what will help you in determining their meaning and power.
The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck
The Rider-Waite tarot deck [...]
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