FAQ About The Role of Tarot in Contemporary Culture
What are tarot cards and what is their origin?
Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards used for divination, storytelling, and meditation. The deck consists of 22 Major Arcana cards representing significant life themes, and 56 Minor Arcana cards divided into four suits. Tarot's origins date back to the mid-15th century in Europe, originally devised for gaming. It wasn't until the late 18th century that tarot cards began gaining popularity for divination and esoteric uses.
