Pamela Colman Smith: The Forgotten Visionary Behind the Modern Tarot

When people think of the Tarot, one deck immediately comes to mind: the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot. It is by far the most widely recognized and influential set of cards, shaping the visual language of...

22 Major Arcana Cards – Complete Guide to Upright and Reversed Tarot Meanings

The 22 Major Arcana cards are the foundation of every tarot deck. Unlike the Minor Arcana, which focus on day-to-day matters, the Major Arcana represent archetypal forces, spiritual lessons, and li...

The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Contemporary Esoteric Practice

Part I: Historical Origins of the Tarot Early Playing Cards and Cultural Roots (14th–15th Century) The origins of the Tarot are inseparable from the history of playing cards in Europe. The earliest...