|
||
Definition: A Tarot deck consists of 78 cards decorated with a variety of figures, diagrams and symbols. Fifty-six cards are divided into four suits with 14 cards each while another 21 cards are unsuited "trumps" - cards with specific powers and symbolism.
The oldest known Tarot deck comes from 1432, although some argue that they come from a much older tradition going back perhaps to the 4th century BCE. The modern deck of cards used for gambling and other games is derived from the Tarot deck, with some minor modifications.
Tarot cards are used by people to predict the future, to develop profiles of people's character, or to provide advice on what to do with regards to present or future situations (like whether or marry someone or not). But divination, predicting the future, tends to be the most common use for a Tarot deck.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
Related Resources:
What is Atheism?
The definition of atheism causes many people problems. Too often, people have the wrong idea of what atheism really is and what atheists really believe.What is Agnosticism?
Misunderstandings about agnosticism are just as frequent as misunderstandings about atheism.
