Origins of Tarot

Legends say that the Tarot dates back to the times of Atlantis, this highly advanced civilization was said to use a form of Tarot as well as astronomy and astrology to foretell the future. The true origins of Tarot are unknown. What is known is that throughout our civilization from the mystical times of Atlantis, to the times of the Pharaohs in Egypt and even now in modern civilization these tools of divination are used as a means to foresee events yet to come.

Historically the origins of tarot cards can be traced back to over 500 years ago in the form of a game known as tarocchi and tarock. Popularity of this game rapidly spread across Europe and it quickly became a powerful tool for divination. The early Tarot symbolism was deeply rooted in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, but over the centuries it has grown to incorporate everything from Astrology and Kabbalah to Runes (which predate the Tarot by 1000 years) and the I Ching (which predates the Tarot by 2500 years).

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