Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Truth Behind Tarot

History of Tarot Cards
The origin of tarot cards is, appropriately, somewhat shrouded in mystery. Some believe the cards originated in Egypt, while others claim they were first used in India. However, most experts believe tarot originated in the fourteenth century in Italy, where the cards were first called “Tarrocco” and were used to play a game similar to bridge. Hundreds of years later, occult arts devotees in England and France first encountered the cards and saw symbolism in the cards as being laden with magical and mystical meanings.

How Tarot Works
You might be asking yourself, “Are tarot cards really magical?” The answer is a decided no. The magic lies not in the cards themselves, but rather in your own mind. In essence, tarot functions as a visual tool that can sharpen your intuition because it’s easy for the conscious mind…

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