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Tarot History

How did the Tarot deck come together?

April 20, 2021 by Noebie

It’s tempting to think that some genius, or conspiracy of geniuses, must have created the Tarot with great care and intention. But how did it really come to be?

Filed Under: Essays, Weblog Tagged With: Tarot History, What is the Tarot?

Colin Low: A History of the Tarot

April 17, 2021 by Noebie

Author and Kabbalah Scholar Colin Low presents what I consider to be essential viewing for anyone who is new to the art of Tarot.

Filed Under: Resources, Video, Weblog Tagged With: Colin Low, Tarot History

The Celtic Cross

March 15, 2021 by Noebie

The Celtic Cross is one of the oldest and most popular Tarot spreads. Along with simple “past/present/future” three-card spreads, it is often the first spread that many readers learn.

Filed Under: Resources, Weblog Tagged With: Card Spreads, Celtic Cross, Tarot History

Why Tarot?

March 10, 2021 by Noebie

Tarot has moved swiftly from the fringes into our cultural mainstream, but why?

Filed Under: Essays, Weblog Tagged With: Culture, Tarot History

Tarot 101

February 19, 2020 by Noebie

The Fool

Here’s a quick primer on the Tarot – what it is, whence it came, how it’s used and where to learn more.

The Tarot is a collection of 78 cards, divided into two categories, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The word “arcana” simply means a secret, a mystery or something that is hidden.

Filed Under: Resources, Weblog Tagged With: Basics, FAQ, Tarot 101, Tarot History, What is the Tarot?

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