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What is the Tarot?

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?

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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