The different types of tarot cards used in a tarot reading
The origins and history of tarot cards and readings are often disputed; some theories point to Northern Italy in the 15th century, some say it dates back to the Middle Ages in Western Europe. The modern incarnation of the Tarot cards originated in Italy and the meanings they represent have not changed.
Tarot cards are traditionally thought to be used for entertainment and card games, but are now used for meditation and fortune-telling. People often go to tarot readings to try to solve problems and for self-improvement.
The Tarot deck consists of 78 cards, each of which includes a different picture or symbol. There are many different types of tarot card decks that are based on and inspired by different things. Here are some of the most common and popular ones.
Benedetti Tarot Deck
This set of tarot cards is based on an ancient version of the cards called the Visconti deck. The design of these cards is based on gold painted leaves and is often used by psychic readers who have an elegant flair to their readings.
Marseille deck
Popular for meditation, the Marseille Tarot deck is one of the oldest decks and dates back to the 18th century.
Ator Tarot deck
The images on this set of cards feature beautiful and cute characters, making them a very popular choice among modern psychic readers looking to reassure their clients. These images are based on the Rider Waite card set.
A deck for cat people
Used by tarot readers and fortune tellers to read the human mind; The Cat People card deck is said to be able to channel distant locations regarding customer matters.
A curious tarot deck
This modern set of tarot cards contains images of strange characters and are considered quite unusual.
Coleman Smith deck
Another deck based on the Rider Waite deck; Colman Smith’s cards use very bright and psychedelic colors and drawings.
International icon deck
This traditional set of Swiss Tarot cards is one of the most popular decks used by psychic readers today.
Gold deck
Known as a deck used by great thinkers, this set, while modern, is based on medieval imagery.
Tarot cards have been used for readings for over 500 years and still prove to be a popular choice among people who want to know their future. The different maps used are based on the reader’s preference, but all are used in a similar way.
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