A Brief Overview of Tarot
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen a tarot card reading somewhere and thought to yourself, “that looks like a bunch of hocus pocus.” But what exactly is tarot? In this blog post, we’ll take a brief look at the history of tarot and how it’s used today.
The History of Tarot
Tarot cards have been around for centuries. The first recorded use of tarot cards was in 1442 when they were used as a card game in Italy. The game quickly spread throughout Europe, and by the 18th century, the French had developed a version that we would now recognize as tarot cards.
Tarot cards are usually divided into two sections: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 trump cards that represent Major life events, such as The Tower, The Moon, and The World. The Minor Arcana is made up of 56 suit cards that represent more everyday situations, such as Ace of Cups or Nine of Swords.
How Tarot Is Used Today
Tarot card readings are usually done with a deck of 78 cards (the 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana). The reader will shuffle the deck and lay out the cards in a specific pattern called a “spread.” Depending on the spread being used, the reader will interpret the card’s position about the other cards to answer the seeker’s question.
For example, if you were asking about your love life, the reader might lay out the following spread:
- Card 1: This represents you and your current attitude or approach to love.
- Card 2: This represents your obstacles or challenges when it comes to love.
- Card 3: This represents what you want from love.
- Card 4: This represents what you need from love.
- Card 5: This represents who or what is influencing your situation.
- Card 6: This represents your recent past when it comes to love.
- Card 7: This represents your immediate future when it comes to love.
- Card 8: This represents your long-term future when it comes to love.
Once all the cards are laid out, the reader will interpret their meanings concerning your question to give you guidance on what you should do next. Tarot card readings can be done for any topic, including but not limited to love, relationships, work, and money.
Conclusion
So there you have it! A brief overview of tarot history and how it’s used today. Keep in mind that while tarot readings can provide helpful guidance, they should not be used as a substitute for making your own decisions or seeking professional help when needed. Thanks for reading!
