Once upon a time, in the mid-15th century, a new form of playing cards emerged in the vibrant courts of Italy. These were not ordinary cards but a mystical set that would come to be known as the Tarot1. The Tarot decks were a marvel of artistry and symbolism, featuring a fifth suit of 21 illustrated cards called trionfi, or “triumphs,” and an odd card known as il matto, "the fool"2. The Tarot’s journey began with the noble families of Italy, who commissioned hand-painted decks adorned with images reflecting their medieval culture. Among these early decks was the famed Visconti-Sforza, a testament to the opulence and power of its patrons3. As the Tarot traveled across Europe, it evolved, taking on new forms and meanings, becoming a tool for divination and a mirror to the soul. The Tarot deck comprises 78 cards, each a world unto itself, divided into the Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards, each representing life’s karmic and spiritual lessons. These...
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