What is Tarot? How Can I Read Tarot Cards?
Tarot is a form of subconscious reading that is quite popular today and has never lost its mystery.
There is no definitive information about the history of the cards. Its emergence, like itself, remains a mystery. Although there is no definitive information, it is said that the cards were drawn by taking examples from the coins of the Tang dynasty in China in 618 AD. Another rumor attributes the origin of the cards to India, as the symbols on the cards are also symbols of Hindu Gods. Yet another rumor is that Tarot cards were brought to Europe by Arabs who came to Spain. However, there is little evidence to support this claim. Another rumor is that Tarot was used as playing cards in Italy.
No matter how mysterious the history of Tarot cards is, everyone wants to know their future. Humans have resorted to various methods to learn about the future. One of the popular methods for this is Tarot. The great philosophy behind Tarot is that all futures can change. Tarot never says what will happen; it shows what is likely to happen, and the cards warn the consultant if necessary about the subject they are asking about. Of course, we cannot change what we will experience, but by consulting the cards, we can chart a course for ourselves regarding the questions we are curious about.
THE CARDS
Tarot is entirely an energy exchange. Tarot cards are personal to you, and it is definitely not advisable for anyone else to use them, because in such a case, the energy exchange between you and the cards is disrupted.
The Tarot Deck consists of 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Arcana cards are numbered from 0 to 21 with Roman numerals. This deck includes, in order: The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, The Judgement, and The World cards.
The Major Arcana cards represent the spiritual aspect of life and the characteristics of the subconscious.
The Minor Arcana Cards, on the other hand, are divided into 4 different groups. They consist of 10 Swords, 10 Wands, 10 Cups, and 10 Pentacles. The remaining 16 cards are Court Cards.
Swords Cards: They speak of the strong aspects of life and struggle. The zodiac signs representing this card are: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
Wands Cards: They speak of success, defense, power, and struggle. The zodiac signs representing this card are: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Cups Cards: They are the spiritual aspect of life. They speak of emotions and love. The zodiac signs representing this card are: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
Pentacles Cards: They are the material aspect of life. The zodiac signs representing this card are: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
In short, we have provided information about Tarot. If you want to embark on this journey, get a deck that only you will touch, and thoroughly internalize the book that comes with the deck. When you start communicating with your cards, you will become your own oracle.