The Tarot system, which came to us from ancient times, belongs to the world of esotericism. This is an example of wisdom and deep knowledge that appeared to people in the form of a deck of Tarot cards, where each card (arcanum), having its own energy, carries a certain concept and, with the help of images and symbols, displays some aspect or area of being.
Arcana are divided into groups and types, having interconnections among themselves, representing chains of meaning and various combinations. The structure of the Tarot system is multifaceted, logical, multifunctional and built in such a way that it makes it possible to talk about complex things simply and, conversely, to deeply and comprehensively study any individual element, topic, issue. Traditionally, a Tarot deck consists of 78 cards (arcana), of which 22 are the major arcana and 56 are the minor arcana.
Major Arcana Tarot
The major (great) arcana include 22 cards with an assigned serial number and a characteristic name that briefly conveys the semantic essence of the arcana. The major arcana reflect the main basic images and concepts inherent in every person everywhere and at all times and everywhere (archetypes). These are, for example, the Moon, the Sun, Death... In the scenario, it is the major arcana that set the tone, their interpretation and meaning take priority.
Minor Arcana Tarot
Minor Arcana
56 cards are divided into 4 groups called suits (elements)
these are wands, swords, cups, pentacles.
In turn, each group has ten number cards and 4 court cards. The number cards are Aces, twos, threes, fours, fives, sixes, sevens, eights, nines and tens. The court arcana include pages, knights, ladies (Queens), and Kings.
The minor arcana tell about a person and about a person in the framework of his everyday everyday life. Interacting with the major arcana during the reading, we can say that the minor arcana help decipher and detail their messages, translating them into a more understandable language.
Studying the Tarot, of course, will take time and at first, the abundance of information when mastered on your own can lead to confusion. However, if you delve into the essence of the Tarot system, understand the main basic elements, go from simple to complex, then over time the arcana will “speak” to you. Be careful when purchasing your first Tarot card decks , start making simple layouts and techniques, for example card of the day . Communicate with like-minded people, exchange experiences, keep a Tarot diary.
Professional fortune tellers claim that every deck of Tarot cards has its own expiration date. For some, the Tarot will last 3 years, and for others it will last 15 years. There is also an opinion that what more cards in your Tarot deck and the more actively you use it, the more powerful its energetic power will be, and all predictions will become more accurate. From this we can conclude that over time the magical potential of Tarot cards only increases.
How many decks of tarot cards are there?
Etteila Tarot was created in France in the 18th century by the occultist Etteil, who for many years studied various card fortune-telling and magical rituals. This deck contains 78 cards and can display the symbolic meaning of each as accurately as possible, since all cards have an interpretation written next to the picture.
Tarot of Angels. The deck was created by the Italians Berti and Picho. Through it, the artists tried to convey predictions taken from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. With the help of this deck you can look at a person’s spiritual state and receive a warning about upcoming dangers.
If you decide to lift the veil of the future and find out about the future, then Tarot cards will help you in this matter. Try to choose a deck that suits your spirit and theme, because if you fail to cope with energy flows strong Tarot, the result of fortune telling may be distorted. We wish you good luck and don't forget to click and
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Description: a young man stands in front of a table on which there is a sword, a rod, a cup and a pentacle, in raised right hand he holds a double-sided candle, left hand lowered down; above his head is an infinity symbol. The man is dressed in a red robe, with flowers around him. The main meanings of the card in the upright position are: intermediary (between source and receiver); the power to act and make decisions; active will; sexual energy; ability to decide
Description: A nun sits near two columns - black on the right and white on the left, with ripe pomegranates behind her. The woman holds a scroll in her hands. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: feminine sensual principle; harmony, balance of opposite principles; openness of soul, patience; the archetype of the feminine, with beauty and danger; mutual understanding, deep affection, care; openness, readiness for a new meeting; spiritual powers; secrets, secret affairs; moral principles; subconscious; female priest; lesbian sexuality; force
Description: A young woman sits on a soft throne, which is located in the middle of a wheat field. Not far away there is a river and a forest. The Mistress herself is dressed in a light dress, her head is crowned with a crown of twelve stars, and she holds a scepter in her right hand. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: A woman who has known love; Fertility, abundance; Physical and spiritual creative power; Stability, harmony, prospects for growth and prosperity in
Description: An elderly ruler sits in a throne, with mountains behind him. The ruler's head is crowned and he holds a scepter in his right hand. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Head of the family, boss; Brutal, ruthless power; Superiority of Mind; Denial of feelings; Upholding your authority; Divine Mercy; Strength and authority based on experience; Leadership, ambition; Aggression, stubbornness and, at the same time, inner wisdom; Discipline; Persistence, determination; Success depends only on the strength of the questioner; Pragmatic approach to business;
Description: A monk sits between two columns. His head is crowned with a high crown, and in his left hand he holds a thin scepter. At his feet are two crossed keys. And a little further from the monk, two men are sitting, looking at him. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Connection of wisdom and mercy; Spiritual leader; Search for deep meaning, true calling, “super task”; Tests for morality, a test of strength; Growing trust
Description: Two naked young people (a man and a woman) stand in the foreground. Behind the woman - fruit tree, behind the man is a tree with lights. An angel soars in the sky. The woman's gaze is directed to the angel, the man's gaze is directed to the woman. Basic meanings of the card in the upright position: Important choice in life; Getting rid of illusions and prejudices; Awareness of your capabilities; Love, not infatuation; Refusal
Description: Man sit in a chariot. His head is crowned with a crown with a star. In his right hand he holds a scepter. The chariot is harnessed to two sphinxes - black and white. Behind the chariot is a castle. Main meanings of the card in the upright position: Success, victory through hard work; Self-discipline, clear thinking; Success in financial transactions; A big step forward; Perseverance, courage, desire for success; Own picture of the world; Start of a new relationship; Novelty
Description: A woman sits on a throne in a red robe. Her head is crowned. She holds a sword in her right hand and scales in her left. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: The path of karma; The nature of the true, inner self; Balance, honesty; A new cycle of balance and harmony; Responsibility for your thoughts and actions; The need to comply with the rules of the game; Payment of bills; "Sobering"; Logically thinking mind; “As it comes around, so it will respond”; Order restored; Intervention of the law; Conclusion of contracts;
Description: An old man, dressed in a gray robe with a hood, bowed his head over the road, he illuminates his path with a lantern in which a star is burning, which he holds in his right hand. In his left hand he has a staff. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Path of knowledge, contemplation, meditation; Inner Light; Wisdom; Spiritual Guide; Acceptance of the teaching; Revision of previous ideas; Liberation from other people's opinions; Loneliness, loneliness “together”, the ability to get by
Description: In the center is a disk/wheel with eight symbols. On top of the wheel sits a blue sphinx with a sword in her paws. The wheel is supported from below by a creature with the head of a dog; it is red. The card also depicts five golden creatures that do not touch the disk - these are a man, a bird (eagle), a bull, a lion and a snake; they all, except the snake, have wings and
Description: The card shows a woman and a lion. Woman dressed in light White dress, surrounded by flowers, above her head there is an infinity sign. A woman plays with a lion, who, recognizing her dominance, tucks his tail between his legs. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Feminine as a source of energy. The triumph of spiritual intuition over brute force; Bravery and perseverance; Highest creative enthusiasm; Work “not for fear, but for conscience”; Passion,
Description: A man is hanging upside down on a pole, his hands are tied behind his back. His head emits light. Basic meanings of the card in the upright position: Teaching, a lesson to be learned; Opposite view of things; Temporary restriction of freedom; Travel your own way spiritual growth; Refusal of worldly concerns; Friendliness, openness to new ideas; Conductor of light; Slowing down of business, stagnation; Crisis in consciousness; Dead end; Long life alone/in an awkward union; Experience, testing period; Insight;
Description: The card shows a Skeleton in armor on a white horse. In his left hand he holds a black banner on which is depicted a flower with five petals. Behind the horse lies dead man. In front, stopping the horse, is an old man dressed in golden robes. Near the old man there is a young woman and a child. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Personality renewal; Change, transition, rebirth, rebirth; Parting with the past; Ending
Description: The card shows a woman with red wings standing in a lake. She has two jugs in her hands, from one to the other she pours water. Basic meanings of the card in the upright position: The end of one life stage, the beginning of the next; Equilibrium, balance; Coordination; Strong sense of personal integrity; A period of happy union of souls; Friendship, trust, reciprocity; New acquaintance, new connection; Patience, the golden mean; Sense of tact, lack of prejudice; Compromise; Artistic creativity; Competitiveness; An association
Description: In the center of the card is the devil, he sits on a stone to which a man and a woman are chained. Main meanings of the card in the upright position: Worldly, material affairs; Limited beliefs and values; Tendency to temptation; Unethical behavior; Inappropriate use of force; A victim of his own vanity and pride; Getting to know your own shadow side; Meaningful promises, teasing flirtation, sensual passion; “We sin for a moment, but we repent all our lives”; The power of negative thinking; Excessive dependence; Unnecessary feelings of guilt;
Description: The map shows a tower hit by lightning, as well as two people falling down. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Complete collapse; Revolution of ideas about the world; Cleansing the soul; Selfish plans and projects that will not bear fruit; Conflict with catastrophic consequences; Destruction of frameworks; Destructive beginning; Revolutionary views; Sudden insight; Devastation; Shock, awakening; Death of illusions; Rapid change; New job, new housing; Separation, divorce; Theft, job loss; Family quarrels; The truth about yourself. Basic values
Description: A woman stands near a lake, in her hands there are two jugs from which water is pouring - onto the ground and into the reservoir. There are eight stars in the sky. The eighth is the largest yellow color, the rest are white. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Hope; Inspiration; Good health; Gifts of love and spiritual guidance; Growth of intuitive powers; Moving on to something new; Prospect for the distant future; Important meetings and contacts; Inspiration, luck;
Description: The card shows a large moon with two dogs howling at it. Two towers are visible in the distance. You can also see a pond and crayfish on the map. Main meanings of the card in the upright position: Cycles of change; Dreams; Intuition and extrasensory abilities; Fear, uncertainty about the future; The path to yourself; Development of your qualities; Development of complexes; Call of the moon, roots in the animal kingdom; A time of passivity and receptivity; Powerful emotions; Hidden Truths; Medium, other world; Acting; Entertainment industry;
Description: The card shows a large sun with a face. We also see other symbols of the sun - four sunflowers. There is a wall in the background. In the background is a boy riding a horse. His head is crowned with a wreath of flowers and feathers, and in his left hand he holds a scarlet flag. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: World of light and joy; Clear mind; End of stage; Joy happiness; Good health;
Description: An angel in the clouds trumpets, awakening all people who rise from their graves. Main meanings of the card in the upright position: Rebirth, return to the spirit; Pleasant events in life; Good health, energy and vigor; Renewed clarity of thinking; New wisdom and understanding; Big changes at work; Successful completion of the case; Freedom from drug addiction; Upcoming Union; Important choice; Change of status; End of an era; Rejuvenation; Tough decision; Call to action; Cleansing, regeneration; Personal crisis; Break with conventions; Start/End; Period of inspiration.
Description: In the center is a naked woman, holding a staff in her hands. This woman is wearing a large green wreath. In the corners of the picture are depicted the head of an angel and the heads of animals: an eagle, a lion and a bull. The main meanings of the card in the upright position: Personal rewards; Fulfillment of all desires; Triumph, happiness, success; Personal freedom; Exploring new horizons; New phase partnerships; True calling; Joy from the work done; Harmony and sincerity in
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The carriage rocked rhythmically, the falling evening landscape flashed outside the window, the monotonous murmur of voices was continuously accompanied by the sound of wheels on the road.
A middle-aged woman sat at a side table. She laid it out in an unusual way big size cards with unusual, seemingly speaking drawings. In the dim light of small lamps, either people or animals appeared out of nowhere... A glance accidentally thrown at her hands fascinated, attracted, and inspired a desire to delve into the essence.
- What kind of cards are these?
- How many cards are there in a Tarot deck for fortune telling?
- Not a little, not a lot.
The woman looked away from the layout, glanced at her interlocutor, and in one breath spoke about the amazing deck.
Deck Composition
The classic number of Tarot cards corresponds to seventy-eight, each of which has a beautiful name - Arcana. Typically, the deck is divided into two parts: the Major Arcana (abbreviated SA) and the Minor Arcana (abbreviated MA). The older ones are twenty-two, the younger ones are fifty-six.
The Major Arcana are nominal.
And the Younger ones look like ordinary ones playing cards. They are divided into four suits. You can find several correspondences called Pentacles (or discs, coins, denarii), Swords (or sabers, daggers), Staves (or wands, sticks, sceptres, maces) and Cups (or bowls).
Each suit consists of conventionally named cards and digital ones. Counting starts from two and continues to ten. Number one is considered to be the ace. The nominal Minor Arcana are called Court Arcana and represent the personalities of Pages, Knights, Queens and Kings.
Some decks use two additional White blanks. These are blank cards with a colored back. The meaning of such cards is either explained simply - there is no point in studying by the question asked now, or they do not explain, without using them in fortune telling.
- Well, how many Tarot cards should there be in the deck?
- Seventy eight! More or less is not TAROT.
How many cards are there in different Tarot decks?
For fortune telling, masters use a great variety of decks. Today, anyone can create their own deck, unlike anything else. Therefore, they differ in names, their artistic design and semantic decoding. Some are new faces of old views, some are the individual understanding of the author, others are simply a commercial ploy.
In the fortune-telling world, there is a certain division of decks into dark and light. Here we are talking not only about the color scheme of the drawings, but also about magical purposes. For example, the Tarot of Angels is a light deck, and the Tarot of Shadows is dark. Both in meaning and color.
- How many cards are in the Tarot of Shadows deck?
- Seventy eight. But all Arcana are nominal and numbered at the same time. The count goes from one to seventy-eight. And they are called “Amrahi”. They are also divided into older and younger.
- How many Elder Amrahs are there in this deck?
- Twenty two. They are divided according to their semantic meaning into the first and second tens, plus the most important two Amrahs. The younger ones, by the way, are divided according to the same principle: five tens and six Amrakhs of the last set.
But the Thoth Tarot has as many Major Arcana as there are cards in other classic decks. They are only called “atu Tahuti”.
For example, the Manara Tarot deck is not only distinguished by erotic plots, but also consists not of Arcana, but of plot and elemental cards. That is, instead of suits (Swords, Pentacles, Staves, Cups) Air, Fire, Water and Earth are used.
- So how many cards are there in the Manara Tarot deck?
- Seventy eight. The twenty-two so-called story Arcana are reminiscent of the Major Arcana in the classic deck. Plus fifty-six Arcana, representing the elements, like suits in the usual division.
- What kind of deck did you lay out on the table?
― Classic Rider Waite. It is equally suitable for beginners who have not yet memorized the names and concepts, and for experienced masters who can explain any step.
- And how many cards are there in the Waite Tarot deck?
- Seventy eight. Twenty-two Arcana, called the Elders, and fifty-six Minor ones. Seniors are nominal, Juniors by suit are digital from one (ace) to ten, plus Courtiers: Pages, Knights, Queens, Ladies.
How many signs and symbols are there in Tarot?
- What are these icons on them? Why did horses and people mix...
- “Signs and symbols rule the world, not words and laws.” Confucius.
- Does this mean that the numbers and drawings are not random?
- A sign is an unambiguous concept. For example, staves are staves, and pentacles are pentacles. As in a regular playing deck: Ace of Crosses is the state house. In the Tarot, the Nine of Cups is precisely the Nine, namely Cups, the main concept of “holiday”, and the Three of Swords is precisely the Three, namely Swords, the main concept of “heartache”.
The symbol has many meanings. It depends on each individual's perception or deep knowledge. This could be a color, a pattern, an action depicted, or an object. For some, a sword is strength, for others it is a sharp blade, for one a staff is a support, and for another it is a weapon. That is, understanding a sign gives the appearance of a support, a basis, and the perception of a symbol is an addition, a decoding.
How many perceptual edges does each card have?
Each person's perception is unique. It depends on many factors: mood, personality type, life beliefs, depth of knowledge. “The two were looking through the prison bars. One saw dirt, the other saw stars.”
Hence the versatility of each card. Today she is a “feast”, tomorrow - “ bad habits" Of course, the meaning depends on the overall picture of the layout, on what you are guessing at. For example, if the question concerns health, then the Jester will indicate a good reserve of strength, but in romantic relationships it indicates frivolity and frivolity; for business it is generally stupid spending and empty promises. That is why deep knowledge is required to consider all facets.
In order not to get confused in this web of versatility, first it is enough to learn the names and number correspondence, then - keywords, then the meanings that determine each direction. Then break down the areas into areas such as: “business”, “relationships”, “romance”, “health”. And the most important thing is to learn how to formulate a question correctly and forget how to fantasize. Your own fantasies can easily distort the picture of facts.
Deck selection
- How to determine which deck is right for me?
- Look, feel! - The woman slowly laid out the cards on the table. - What do you say?
- There are too many horses... And the girls are scary... I wish they were gentler. And the color is clearly not mine.
- Look closely, touch it.
The smooth, pleasant to the touch surface of the incomprehensible pictures made me look at them carefully. The naked baby suddenly began to smile, the horses seemed to blend into the overall landscape, and the girls turned into experienced advisers who didn’t seem to need faces at all.
- Anyway, something’s not right. Alien, foreign. Do they come with a decoding of concepts on the front side? Well, so that you can read it and not remember it.
- They happen. And with denoting inscriptions, and with Russian motifs, and other colors. You just need to look inside... Look for a response in your soul, ask questions, answer them.
- Why do I need all this?
― As the great Mark Twain said: “A wonderful sight is the unshakable faith of a Christian who has four aces in his hand.”
The night platform was asleep. The round moon hid its light behind the passing clouds. The wind played catch-up with the fallen leaves. Rocking rhythmically, the carriage melted over the horizon.
“Choo-choo, chug-choo,” grumbled the tired train.
It became clear how many cards there should be in a Tarot deck. Their division and its meaning are clear. The question is: why did this become interesting to me? Maybe the natural law of circulation worked? “The alignment is a matter of luck,” say the sages, “and luck depends on the alignment”...
The ability to predict the future or tell the past stranger- this is the highest gift. A deck of Tarot cards is one of the most reliable magical attributes used in esoteric predictions.
Magical instruments serve as auxiliary tools for the mystic. Having laid them out in a special way, they can answer questions of interest, give advice, warnings for the future, etc. Taking into account the meaning of the cards, their combination, as well as the order and location of their location in the layout, reliable conclusions can be drawn.
History of origin
In the middle of the last millennium, the Italians used the word "tarot" as a synonym for stupidity.
The beginning of the 14th century - the most early mentions about the Tarot cards that were intended to be played. It was in Europe that these cards first appeared as the Italian Tarocini and the French Tarot.
In Italy, wealthy families ordered expensive decks called Carte da Trionfi, which means " triumph cards"They were distinguished by swords, coins, symbols, images of court ladies, led by a king and two male subordinates.
By the 18th century, these decks were already being used for occult purposes. By that time, mystical predictions on the Tarot had spread from Italy to other parts of Europe. One writer in France, Antoine de Gebeln, even wrote that the Tarot was based on a supernatural book that was created by the priests of Egypt, and later brought by gypsies from Africa to Europe. Then the images presented in the cards were a reflection of the main spheres of the real world in which the players lived. Ultimately, the illustrations demonstrated the sensibilities of specific designers, although they still maintained the traditional structure of the Tarot.
Numerous types of tarot decks, both playing and fortune-telling, have been developed over the years. The oldest surviving examples are represented by fifteen fragmented sets, painted by the hands of unknown artists commissioned for the supremacy of Milan, the noble house of the Visconti-Sforza.
The first images on Tarot cards were painted by hand. The decks are believed to have been created in limited quantities, so they have practically not survived to this day.
Only after invention printing press, mass production of magical attributes became possible. The first printed sets appeared in the city of Marseille and, having gained popularity, were called “Tarot de Marseille”.
For beginners
It is quite difficult for beginners to independently understand the intricacies of fortune telling, without even knowing how many cards are in the Tarot deck. It is very important to choose “yours” from the mass of options. This will speed up the learning process. Old school tarot, use full version decks.
Not many people know that reading Tarot can be learned without supernatural abilities. This skill helps in the development of spiritual life, covering not only the tangible, but also the invisible inner and the world. Practical Tarot training can change and improve lives in all areas. The whole point is that this way you can open and recognize the subconscious on a deeper level through the attributes used. Each composition corresponds to a specific category, from relationships to material values.
If you are determined to develop in this direction on your own, you first need to analyze the main types of Tarot decks and their characteristic features.
Tarot decks differ mainly in quantity and purpose. Major edits were made by students of European Tarot schools from the 18th to the 19th centuries. They made the Arcana stories easier to interpret.
How to learn to read pictures
The process of learning Tarot can be difficult. It takes patience and a lot of research to learn the basics and eventually develop the necessary skills.
First, you need to study the meaning of the Tarot deck. Unfortunately, there is no clear standard scheme for reading cards. Any technique that becomes comfortable is usually the result of practice by the reader.
The choice of magical paraphernalia you will use is very important. Beginners are faced with a variety of decks available these days. Each of them, with its own unique systems and symbols. You should find a deck with images that will be clearer for you in interpretation.
For people using other cards in divination, it will be easy to recognize the associations and actual images on the tarot. Stories with better illustrations can provide a clearer picture of their interpretation.
Sacrament
The deck of Tarot cards is divided into Arcana (the concept was introduced at the end of the 19th century by a French tarot reader, translated as “sacrament”) - grouped images with different symbolism: digital and (or) story cards.
Arcanum is:
- a mystery necessary for the knowledge of a certain group of facts, laws or principles;
- a mystery that cannot be dispensed with at the time when the need for this knowledge arises;
- a mystery accessible to a mind sufficiently inquisitive in the field of this knowledge.
In a broad sense, this term covers all scientific provisions that define the scope of any practical activity.
Most common
Magical and gambling types of tarot decks that have fewer than 78 cards are abbreviated, but they are also widely used. This happened as a result of the emergence of various ways of layout, in which all the figures are not needed. Some occultists used, for example, one of the lassos in their practice.
The current versions have differences in subject matter, design style, and the content is also influenced by the linguistic features of the translation that arose during the transfer from the original source.
- Not occult. The first maps were written in the 15th century in northern Italy. Italian Tarot is considered the oldest form card games, which are still played today. They have different designs and a certain number in the deck. How many cards are there in a Tarot deck to play? Depends on the option. For example, the game “Sego” uses a deck of trump cards, court cards and number cards - 54 in total. And the “Gypsy” deck consists of 36 cards - still very popular today. This is a shortened version of the minor lasso.
- Occult. European Tarot is intended for fortune telling and self-knowledge. They have from 36 to 80 cards with different themes. Consist of two lassos. Witchcraft symbols are often found in stories.
Original composition
The full deck contains two Arcana: the main one - of 22 plot trump cards, and the less significant one - with 14 images in each of the four suits. The classic Tarot deck includes a total of 78 cards. Each has a unique meaning.
The Major Arcana of the main type of Tarot deck consists of 21 card numbers and one unnumbered card (the fool) - a total of 22 trump cards that reflect key archetypes or spiritual lessons in life.
The Minor Arcana consists of four suits - Cups, Pentacles, Swords and Wands. Each of these stories contains 14 cards that reflect daily activities.
Shortened composition
Some sets have become shortened due to use in various ways layouts in which all the figures are not needed. Experienced occultists used one of the arcana in their practice, thus changing the configuration of the deck.
Abbreviated:
- With big lassos.
- With a small lasso.
- With small in a truncated version.
The first one includes 22 plot pictures without a suit - trump cards.
A small composition can also be like this: four suits, digital (from 2 to 10), four “court pieces” and one Ace each. The ace can be either the beginning of a number series, replacing one, or it can be superior in seniority to the main figure - the king.
The truncated variation is especially popular in European countries and among the players. Four suits - from number six to ten, then jack, queen, king, ace. There are 36 images in total.
Popular variations
A joint creation of two honorary residents of the Golden Dawn (at the beginning of the 19th century), based on the classic Rider-Waite Tarot deck, it has characteristic differences. This is not only a unique design, but also major changes in the two lassos. “Strength” has taken the place of “Justice.” For the first time, plot illustrations appeared on numerical maps. The English school of Tarot serves as the source for most modern variations.
In the mid-20th century, accomplished occultist and writer Aleister Crowley was forced to become a magical teacher for a handsome fee. Subsequently, his student Frieda Harris illustrated their joint creation, “The Book of Thoth.” The authors, based on many years of studying various magical techniques, created their own Tarot deck - Thoth. It is similar to a full deck of two sacraments. The “shirt” depicts a cross and a rose of the “Golden Dawn” - a symbol of the organization of the same name, only without astrological additions.
Rider-Waite Tarot Deck Review
In the Major Arcana, the purpose of the plots is to illustrate as accurately as possible the structure of human consciousness. Life lessons are passed down through the centuries. The main most important areas of human life.
As in the classical form, the deck begins with the zero Arcana - the Fool, then - the Magician, the High Priestess, the Empress, the Emperor, the Hierophant, the Lover, the Chariot, a new place in the Force, the Hermit, the wheel of Fortune, Justice, the Hanged Man, Death, Rebirth, Devil, Towers, Star, Moon, Sun, Judgment, World.
Minor Arcana Suits
- Sticks. The images speak of action and energy. They help guide how you move through life and advise you when to take action and when to hold back.
- Cups. The Tarot Cups cards represent your emotions, intuition and relationships. They can guide in love and self-development, through understanding the highest and most abiding feelings.
- Swords. A symbol of danger, but can warn of impending conflicts and heartache. Help you harness the power of your own mind.
- Pentagrams. Drawings in this suit are associated with work and finances. These cards can answer questions about long-term material goals, family, and health.
It should also be noted that, in addition to fortune telling, card readings are used to make people feel better.
Tara Green
Among living tarot card readers, Tara Green is one of the most famous. She is said to be an excellent teacher of esotericism, good at teaching not only tarology, but also astrology. She admits, however, that not everyone can read tarot cards, adding that you need to have an open mind and be able to completely trust your inner feelings.
Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942)
Was one of those credited with collaborating on a new deck of tarot cards with Pamela Coleman Smith. His maps became famous in the 19th century. He also incorporated new knowledge while being a member secret society occultists. In addition to using cards to discover a person's inner characteristics, Waite realized that they too could be used to predict the future.
Mademoiselle Lenormand (1772-1843)
At a young age, with the help of gypsies, Mademoiselle learned to read Tarot cards. She received her first deck when she was 14 and is known to have made predictions for Napoleon and his wife, Josephine. It was her association with Napoleon that made her popular as a tarot card reader.
Ma Prem Usha (1937-2008)
Her abilities in magic were predicted by one of the Hungarian gypsies with whom she had spoken in the past. She did not remember this prediction until, several years later, she came across a Tarot training book. In the end, I decided to quit my job and immerse myself in reading Tarot cards.
When telling fortunes with the help of mystical attributes, you should not take literally the interpretations of the depicted plots on the Arcana of the Tarot.
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