The present historical knowledge of where tarot cards originated is from Northern Italy around the 15th century (1420 – 1440). The earliest cards were richly, hand painted decks inspired by the courts of nobility.
Tarot readings were not the basis of tarot cards in the beginning, instead they were used a simple playing cards, referred to as “carte da trionfi” (which means cards of the triumphs), but they were also thought to have symbolic meaning. Then approximately 100 years after the original use, the cards became known as tarocchi, which distinguished them from a new game of cards. All the early names related to tarot are in fact Italian.
A popular misconception of tarot cards was that they were brought to Europe by the gypsies for tarot readings, and they spread their use. However, gypsies told fortunes through palmistry and ordinary playing cards, until the 20th century when they began using actual tarot cards for tarot readings. The whole idea of gypsies bringing tarot cards was accepted simply because writers, such as Papus, told them so without and accurate sources.
Tarot cards have always been thought of as a way to do tarot readings, as a form of magic. In truth, documented evidence relating to the early uses of tarot cards were used simply for a card game similar to bridge. A card game that was popular, even today, throughout Europe, especially in France. Though they may have been used by some for other reasons, such as tarot readings, there is no historical evidence that suggests it until the 18th century.
Tarot readings have become a popular tool used by psychics across the globe. These tarot readings are both entertaining and insightful, and can be used to help you get through those “cloudy” moments in your life.
If you decide to take part in tarot readings, or you want to do them yourself, you will need to know two of the most basic card spreads that can be done.
The first is done with a single card, and works best for gaining insight into a single question. You simply shuffle the cards while thinking of your question, then when you are ready, you then intuitively pick out one card and flip it over. The revealed card will provide the answer to your question.
The next spread is done with three cards. Shuffle the deck of tarot cards while thinking of your question. Then using your left hand, you need to cut the deck three times so that you end up with three piles. These piles need to be placed to the left in order. They represent the past, present, and future, or the situation, development, and result.
Now, using your left hand pick up the pile to your right and set it on the middle pile, then pick up those two piles and place it on the last one. Once that is done, turn over the first card and place it to the left (represents the past or the situation), turn over another and place it to the right of the first card (represents the present or the development), then turn over the final card and place it beside the middle card (represents the future or the result.) This spread will reveal the answer to your question.
Once you have an understanding of the card meanings, and are able to do the basic spreads, you will have a lot more fun taking part in tarot readings.
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