Secrets Of Tarot Decks

Buying tarot decks is sort of like eating potato chips, “you can’t have just one!” Many beginners start out with the common Rider-Waite tarot deck, while more advanced or occult-leaning tarot card readers like to go with Aleister Crowley’s Thoth tarot. If you’re looking for a professional caliber deck, then you may want to try the tarot de Marseille deck or the Golden tarot deck; however, if you’re buying a deck of tarot cards for a friend or a child, then you can find a decks in everything from Salvador Dali to the Lord of the Rings!

Arguably, the most well-known is the Rider-Waite tarot cards. These decks were created in 1909 by A.E. Waite, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn occult group. He chose artist Pamela Colman-Smith to craft the 78-card deck, slightly tweaking certain details from earlier decks. For example, the “Pope” card became the “Hierophant” and “Popess” became “High Priestess.” Waite also switched the Strength and Justice cards (Strength became card 8 and Justice card 11). The Minor Arcana numbered suit cards had a full repertoire of pictorial scenes, rather than being merely suited or numbered. For years, this was the only readily available deck in America and with its comprehensive book of symbolism, it became the beginners “must-have” deck. Today, there are other decks similar to the Rider-Waite, including the Universal Waite tarot deck, Golden Tarot, Aquarian tarot deck, Nigel Jackson Tarot, Gilded Tarot and Golden Rider, to name a few.

Experienced tarot card readers often mention they’ve outgrown Rider-Waite tarot decks over time. Those looking for deeper tarot card meanings might want to try the Thoth tarot deck designed by famous occultist Aleister Crowley. Each of the tarot cards are intricately designed to include depictions of Astrology, the Zodiac and Qabalistic imagery. Colors are said to be particularly important, especially in the elemental cards. Crowley renamed some of the cards, for example, “The Magician” became “The Magus,” “The World” became “The Universe,” “Strength” became “Adjustment” and “Justice” became “Lust.” The Hanged Man and The Moon cards were borrowed from Egyptian mythology and the suit cards carry slightly different meanings, when compared to the traditional Ride-Waite deck.

It used to be assumed that tarot decks could only be received as a gift, and that selecting your own was somehow “unauthentic.” Mystic gypsies often had cards passed down to them through the ages. However, nowadays, you can purchase a tarot card deck at a store or online with ease. It’s ok to have more than one deck of tarot cards. Where you keep them is just another personal preference. Some readers wrap the cards in silk, while others store them in a special, ornate wooden box. Whichever tarot deck you choose, cherish it, as it may enable you to unlock the key to your own personal happiness, as well as others!

Looking at the daily horoscope has become routine for many people. They use their horoscopes to make major decisions in their lives. There is a problem with this logic. Often horoscopes are too vague to do anyone any good. There is an answer that means a more personalized conjecture about your past, present and future. That answer is in tarot cards. These cards can be easy to learn and you can have a deck right in the comfort of your own home. There is no need to consult a psychic to get a reading.

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