How did the tarot cards originate?
Tarot cards have been in existence since a hoary past. No body can say for sure exactly when they came into being. There are various theories about their use in ancient times. It is said that the ancient Egyptians and gypsies used them to divine the future. Tarot cards are, however, considered the originators of the popular playing cards, the four suited decks of 52 cards. A standard deck of tarot cards is comprised of 22 cards called major arcana or trumps. There are four suits of 14 cards each called minor arcana or pip cards. The major arcana of 22 cards symbolize the strongest messages. Tarot cards are used for solving the problems or predicting the future of the subjects by analyzing their nature and the personality. They are used for creative visualization and meditation which lead to self improvement. There are several types of tarot decks in the market. The reason for this variety lies in the abilities of their creators to have their own perspectives on life and human nature. T
