The History of Tarot
As with most methods of divination, the origins of the tarot, divination by cards, is full of mysteries and different theories. We know of course that the attempt to predict the future goes back to very remote times and to different civilizations simultaneously.
Hence, there is confusion as to the origin of the tarot, as many experts believe that it originated in Egypt, and others believe it comes from other parts of the East, and yet others say it had its origins in Europe during the Middle Ages.
This mix of possible origins is motivated by the fact that in the symbols of the tarot we find influences of the Greek culture, the Jewish cabala, the Arabs, Cathars, etc.
However, most authors believe that it was the Roman gypsies who introduced the tarot in the West and therefore in Europe.
The different tarots, therefore, have existed since ancient times, and in principle, are different, but in fact have many similarities.
Of these, the most widely-accepted and popular is the Tarot of Marseilles, which dates back to the fifteenth century and consists of 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana.
The cards and their use were banned for some years in Europe before the Middle Ages, and at this time many decks of tarot cards were burned at the stake, as the Church believed that those who used them were dangerously close to sin.
One of the most famous decks in the world is the Visconti, created by Filipo Visconti, Duke of Milan, which was saved from being burned at the last minute, surviving till this very day.
Gradually, as the centuries passed, it was accepted that the tarot was one more way to predict the future and people became accustomed to its use.
What contributed greatly to the spread of tarot was that, following serial engravings, the printing press disseminated new decks of cards, extending their use, first, throughout Europe and subsequently to the rest of the world.
As of 1700, the use of tarot cards quite similar to the Marseilles deck became very popular.
Currently, it is the most common method of divination, without distinction of race or country.
As it has adapted to advances in technology, its use is not limited to face-to-face consultations with a tarot reader. Tarot readings can also be conducted over the phone by calling readers who are able to tell your future with a tarot spread.
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