Tracing the Tarot Track

Over the past, the tarot has been associated with theconsiderably linked to ancient beliefs and myths, none
gypsies. With the fascination of the latter for cards awas proven and remained to be a mere thoughts.
means for divination, they were not the peopleThe tarots track have passed from generations fin a
responsible for its birth.roller coaster ride. With its ups and downs, to date it
These past few decades marked the popularity ofremained to be famous and most sought after as
tarots as it raised to higher level, with its modern decks,means of perceiving the deeper meaning of life's
and dozen of decks to choose from.intricacies. No matter how it came to be, the Tarot
Time has witness the rise and fall of the cards fame.clearly refer directly to humans' fundamental
Resurrected from by the search for deeper meaningpsychological and spiritual experiences. An in depth
behind life's mysteries and symbolism, the card haslearning and practice of it, results to a deeper and
found its way again towards a different level.more conscious understanding they have to both inner
There exist many theories of tarot's origin. One theoryand the outer life. As it was meant primarily for
is found in the historical library of Alexandria in Egypt.enlightenment.... it is a path of discovering the self.
The book was perceived to be based on theOne theory suggest that the Italian card game
legendary Book of Throth, which is derived from thetaarrochi originated the existence of the tarot.
mystery schools of Egypt. Allegorical illustrations on theAlthough, most were perceived to be mere
cards are believed to contain the secret teachings.speculations and theories, the use of the tarot has
This teachings are represented by the major Arcanabeen remarkably great passing from generations to
in the course of personal development.generations.
Considered to be a corrupt form of Egyptian, theThe 72 cards are wonderful for meditation. It is as well
“gypsies”, are believed to have carried the carduse for divination purposes and in answering questions.
to Europe. While the church considered it as a devil'sAs the key to the gate of unconsciousness, they
picture books, they were condemned by the church,stimulate one's intuition. Illuminating the hidden side of
stating it was heretical. Even mere possession of theperson's life, it continuous to be a a tool for man's
card is considered a dangerous act.search for enlightenment.
Speculations says that the images of the tarot is