Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Easy Guide to the Tarot: Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings
    Easy Guide to the Tarot: Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings
    Easy Guide to the Tarot: Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings
    Ebook173 pages54 minutes

    Easy Guide to the Tarot: Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings

    By Dayanara Blue Star

    4/5

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    The tarot is a pack of 78 playing cards used by mystics and occultists for foretelling the future as well as for giving you a peek into your spiritual and mental pathway. Tarot cards have existed since the mid-15th century in various parts of the European continent. However, at that point it was basically used to play card games, such as French tarot or the Italian tarocchini. 
    The word itself is derived from the Italian word “tarocchi”, a word which has no known origin. Some believe that the word is related to the Taro River in northern Italy. Others believe that the word originated from an Arabic word, “turuq”, which means “ways”. 
    The cards seem to have come from Mamluk, Egypt in the 14th century. At that point in time, the suits were Staves, Cups, Coins and Swords; quite similar to the suits that exist these days. 
    In Europe, the first tarot card deck was created in Milan, Ferrara and Bologna in northern Italy. This was between the years 1430 and 1450. The original purpose of the tarot was to play games. In the 18th century, the tarot began to be used for divination purposes. Manuscripts from the era reveal that there was a specific way of laying out the cards and there was a divinatory meaning associated with each card. 
    The tarot has four suits, but this can vary depending on the region. Jean-Baptiste Alliette, popularly known as Etteilla, was the first to create a tarot deck especially for the purposes of divination. This 78-card deck has two distinct parts. 

    Take advantage of this great opportunity to understand the tarot quickly and easily!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDayanara Blue Star
    Release dateOct 21, 2017
    ISBN9781386963431
    Easy Guide to the Tarot: Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings
    Author

    Dayanara Blue Star

    Dayanara Blue Star is not only an accomplished author but also a passionate practitioner of the Occult. She is the founder and CEO of the “Real Wiccan Spells School of Magic” and currently oversees various online training programs aimed at training those beginning on the path of the Occult as well as those wishing to advance further in their studies of the Occult arts. Check out Dayanara’s books and audiobooks to learn more or visit www.realwiccanspells.com and download her Free Book of Spells with love, money, health, protection and more free spells that work fast! BLESSED BE! Dayanara Blue Star www.realwiccanspells.com

    Read more from Dayanara Blue Star

    Related to Easy Guide to the Tarot

    Related ebooks

    Occult & Paranormal For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      SECRETS OF The Divine

      Aug 6, 2019

      Tarot cards have been around since at least the 14th century, but their origins remain unknown. We do know that the French and Italians used them for playing card games and Romany gypsies have used them for telling people’s fortunes for years. The mo

      4 min read

    • Article

      The truth HURTS

      Jun 11, 2019

      The truth HURTS
      4 min read

    • Article

      Welcome

      Mar 27, 2020

      Have you ever wanted to make magic? Spellcraft is a mysterious and mystical art form, but with preparation and dedication, you can learn and experience it. To get started, you need to understand its history, from the beliefs and texts of its earliest

      1 min read

    • Article

      Magic Happens

      Sep 15, 2019

      Magic Happens
      5 min read

    • Article

      Tarot: The Facts And The Fiction

      Jun 17, 2019

      It used to be the preserve of sinister Bond villains, but tarot has had a modern refresh. Here are some truths and myths: ✢ FICTION: It’s a way of predicting the future First used as an entertaining trump game similar to bridge, the cards were never

      1 min read

    • Article

      FATE OR fortune

      Mar 17, 2020

      FATE OR fortune
      4 min read

    • Article

      A Card For Each Element

      Aug 4, 2020

      FIRE (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Calcite. This card tells you to ‘take charge of your schedule during this busy time and honestly assess your underlying reasons for being busy.’ You may have become ‘addicted’ to the drama of being stressed. Let it go.

      1 min read

    • Article

      I Became A TAROT READER

      Jun 17, 2019

      I Became A TAROT READER
      3 min read

    • Article

      PLAY YOUR Cards Right

      May 11, 2021

      PLAY YOUR Cards Right
      3 min read

    • Article

      Tarot For Today

      Jan 4, 2021

      Jessica Hundley (ed.) Penny Slinger, Johannes Fiebig, Thunderwing Taschen 2020 Hb, 520pp, £30, ISBN 9783836579872 Massive Science, illustrated by Matteo Farinella MIT Press 2020 78 cards plus 94-page booklet, £27.50, ISBN 9780262539937 The tarot has

      3 min read

    • Article

      Psychic Skills

      Feb 3, 2021

      Psychic Skills
      3 min read

    • Article

      The girl with ALL THE GIFTS

      Nov 23, 2021

      The girl with ALL THE GIFTS
      4 min read

    • Article

      Zodiagram

      Jul 2, 2020

      ★ ARIES: Entertaining Venus…pursue your passion…coping mechanism…positive impression. ★ TAURUS: Creativity rules…travel with Jupiter…learning and sharing…artistic vision. ★ GEMINI: Getting noticed…forward motion…family night…get physical. ★ CANCER: M

      1 min read

    • Article

      Crowley’s Thoth Tarot Deck

      Feb 28, 2020

      Crowley’s Thoth Tarot Deck
      1 min read

    • Article

      Card Deck

      Aug 14, 2019

      Card Deck
      1 min read

    • Article

      Witching Hour

      Sep 1, 2020

      The Zoryi are two Slavic sister deities, who live together in their father’s palace in the sky. Zorya Utrennyaya is the goddess of the dawn, while Zorya Vechernyaya is the goddess of dusk. Together they are responsible for guarding an unnamed deity,

      2 min read

    • Article

      It's A Love Thing

      Sep 3, 2019

      When is Prince Charming going to ride into your life and sweep you off on his white charger? Or, if you’re already in a relationship, is there still a chance your significant other might turn from a frog into a charming prince…? Tarot readers will te

      3 min read

    • Article

      Choose Your DESTINY

      Jun 1, 2023

      As long as humans have been around, we’ve sought answers to life’s big questions – whether it’s looking for insights into our past and present, or advice about the future. In the last few years, an increasing number of people have turned to astrologi

      3 min read

    • Article

      EVERYDAY Witchcraft

      Jul 7, 2020

      EVERYDAY Witchcraft
      5 min read

    • Article

      See Your Aura

      May 12, 2020

      Dear Katie I would love some guidance about my economic future and whether I’m going to be financially stable as I move forward. Susanne, 53, Hull Dear Susanne Your spirit guide is a man called Richard who lived in southern England at the turn of

      2 min read

    • Article

      Katie Queue – Spiritual Teacher And Life Coach

      Jul 13, 2023

      Katie Queue, a spiritual teacher and life coach, has learnt her skills in tarot, angel cards and mediumship, leading others to a powerful future. To see more, please visit: katiequeue.com 1. What do you say to people who don’t believe? The more we ha

      1 min read

    • Article

      Find your Destiny

      Jan 29, 2024

      Find your Destiny
      3 min read

    • Article

      Your Stars

      Sep 6, 2023

      ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Trusting your intuition is right. Karmic bonds have opportunities to be healed. Ask for help. Difficult situations should be faced head on. Put these situations to bed so you can move on. Life will become easier. Magic num

      2 min read

    • Article

      In Witchcraft There Are No Spectators: The Millions Interviews Amanda Yates Garcia

      Nov 15, 2019

      I don’t believe we should be grateful for adversity. But we can be grateful to ourselves for the strength we find to make it out of the underworld alive. The post In Witchcraft There Are No Spectators: The Millions Interviews Amanda Yates Garcia appe

      7 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Easy Guide to the Tarot

    4/5

    1 rating0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Easy Guide to the Tarot - Dayanara Blue Star

      An Introduction to the Tarot – Understanding the Tarot Cards and Their Meanings

      Table of Contents

      An Introduction to the Tarot and its history

      The tarot is a pack of 78 playing cards used by mystics and occultists for foretelling the future as well as for giving you a peek into your spiritual and mental pathway. Tarot cards have existed since the mid-15th century in various parts of the European continent. However, at that point it was basically used to play card games, such as French tarot or the Italian tarocchini.

      The word itself is derived from the Italian word "tarocchi, a word which has no known origin. Some believe that the word is related to the Taro River in northern Italy. Others believe that the word originated from an Arabic word, turuq, which means ways".

      The cards seem to have come from Mamluk, Egypt in the 14th century. At that point in time, the suits were Staves, Cups, Coins and Swords; quite similar to the suits that exist these days.

      In Europe, the first tarot card deck was created in Milan, Ferrara and Bologna in northern Italy. This was between the years 1430 and 1450. The original purpose of the tarot was to play games. In the 18th century, the tarot began to be used for divination purposes. Manuscripts from the era reveal that there was a specific way of laying out the cards and there was a divinatory meaning associated with each card.

      The tarot has four suits, but this can vary depending on the region. Jean-Baptiste Alliette, popularly known as Etteilla, was the first to create a tarot deck especially for the purposes of divination. This 78-card deck has two distinct parts.

      First is the Major Arcana. These are 22 cards not related to any suits. These are:

      The Magician,

      The High Priestess,

      The Empress,

      The Emperor,

      The Hierophant,

      The Lovers,

      The Chariot,

      Strength,

      The Hermit,

      Wheel of Fortune,

      Justice,

      The Hanged Man,

      Death,

      Temperance,

      The Devil,

      The Tower,

      The Star,

      The Moon,

      The Sun,

      Judgement,

      The World, and

      The Fool

      These cards are trump cards and reveal the greater secrets. You will notice that these cards are numbered in Roman numerals, from I or 1 to XXI or 21. The Fool card is the only card out of these 22 Major Arcana cards which is not numbered. It is sometimes placed as card number 0 or card number 22.

      The second are the Minor Arcana cards. These reveal the lesser known secrets and consist of four suits. These are:

      Swords

      Wands or Staves

      Coins or Pentacles

      Cups

      The 4 suits consist of 14 cards each. So, you get 56 Minor Arcana cards. Ten of the 14 cards are numbered from Ace to Ten, and the remaining 4 cards are the court cards. These four court cards are:

      King

      Queen

      Knight

      Page or Jack

      The images drawn on the popular tarot deck of Rider-Waite-Smith were drawn by Pamela Colman Smith. The images were drawn on the instructions of occultist Arthur Edwards Waite. The word Rider comes from the company, Rider Company,

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1