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An Introduction

Tarot’s origins trace back to 15th-century Europe, specifically in Italy, where it was initially created as a card game known as “tarocchi”. By the 18th century, Tarot cards began to be associated with esoteric practices, which linked the cards to ancient Egyptian mysteries and deeper spiritual symbolism. It was during this time that Tarot evolved into a tool for divination and self-reflection, as most of us know it today.

As Tarot became more widely used for fortune-telling and spiritual exploration, it began to be associated with witchcraft and the occult. This association between Tarot and witchcraft contributed to the negative reputation Tarot gained in certain societies, where it was feared and misunderstood. Like other esoteric practices, Tarot was seen as a threat to religious authority, leading to its association with “forbidden knowledge” and sorcery. This created an enduring stigma that lasted well into the modern era, with...