tarot
1 of 1noun/ˈtæroʊ/
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a set of cards with pictures that fortune tellers use in their trade
C1Learn more on WikipediaTarot is a set of 78 cards, often used for fortune-telling or as a tool for self-reflection. The deck is divided into two main parts: the Major Arcana, consisting of 22 cards with symbolic imagery representing significant life events or spiritual lessons, and the Minor Arcana, which includes 56 cards divided into four suits, traditionally cups, swords, coins, and wands. Each suit has 14 cards, ranging from 2 to 10, with an Ace, Page, Knight, Queen, and King. The deck is often used for readings where the cards are shuffled and drawn to gain insight into different aspects of life. Tarot cards are widely used for personal guidance, storytelling, and divination.
- Tarot cards are used by fortune tellers and spiritual practitioners to gain insights into a person's past, present, and future through symbolism and intuition.
- Each tarot card features unique imagery and symbolism that can be interpreted in various ways depending on the reader's expertise and intuition.
- The practice of tarot reading involves laying out cards in a spread and interpreting their meanings based on their positions and relationships to each other.
- Tarot readings often provide guidance and clarity on life's challenges, relationships, and decisions through the reader's interpretation of the cards' messages.
- Many people find tarot readings intriguing and insightful, seeking them out for personal reflection, spiritual guidance, or entertainment.
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