Tarot de Marseille (Tarot of Marseilles) Deck of 78 Cards (French Language)

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Each group of Minor Arcana of the Tarot of Marseilles is conferred certain masculine or feminine characteristics depending on each suit and color.

Beyond divination, many people use tarot cards as a tool for self-discovery, gaining insight into their own subconscious and exploring new possibilities and perspectives. References The Sun is card nineteen (XIX) in the major arcana and depicts two children underneath a glowing sun with red and yellow rays. The children can be identified as male, and the sun is typically interpreted as a paternal symbol. The children stand in front of a low wall, and one of the children seems to have just crossed a light blue river. The other child is standing on a white patch of ground and appears to be helping and welcoming the other in mutual aid and affection. They are depicted as twins. The one who has crossed has a small tail, and they both have light blue bands girdling their waists. Jodorowsky explains that the 22 Major Arcana cards of the Marseilles Tarot are hieroglyphs that belong to the Book of Toth, found in the ruins of ancient Egypt. Ten years later, a fortune teller, the barber Etteilla restores the significance of the Tarot of Marseilles and establishes relations of the cards with the astrology and the kabbalah.

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The Cups represent the element of water and the emotional realm. They relate to feelings, relationships, and intuition. The Cups cards often depict scenes of love, romance, and friendship. In readings, they can indicate emotional fulfillment, creative inspiration, or the need to connect with others. God, a giant who draws a source of immeasurable power from the flow of energy. II. Keywords of the Fool – Le Mat Tarot The Chariot: The Chariot represents determination, control, and victory. This card signifies that the querent needs to focus on their goals and overcome obstacles. Despite its name, very few people in present-day Marseille are familiar with the Tarot de Marseille, and tarot readers are rare to come by. Meeting at the Air-Bel villa just outside town or at a café on the Old Port, they devised what became known as the Jeu de Marseille. Each member designed two cards which were later redesigned slightly to give the set a homogenous identity.

Reading the Marseille Tarot cards can seem overwhelming at first, but with practice and patience, anyone can learn to interpret them. Here are some steps to get started: In this way, each Major card in a Tarot de Marseilles spread can have an optional “clarifier” or layer of additional meaning from a paired Minor card. Is the Tarot de Marseilles Good for Tarot Readings?

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Select one card each day, and reflect on the card’s meaning and how it applies to your life. This can provide insight into the energy you will face that day and offer guidance on how to navigate it.

Four Evangelists , Ethiopian psalter , 18th Century, via University of St Andrews; with Tost Baldachin , 13th Century, via Museu Nacional d’art de Catalunya become endless, I accept and allow the Whole of light to be born”. V. Traditional interpretations of the Star – L’étoile Tarot He" remained at the head of the Church until it was discovered that the Pope was pregnant! The legend - for which there is some documentary evidence, although most scholars today discount it - goes on to claim that Joan gave birth during a religious procession. The Moon: The Moon represents illusion, mystery, and ambiguity. This card signifies that the querent may need to confront their fears and trust their intuition.

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These printers were artisans and passed their stencils and the secrets of their trade from one generation to the next. Books: There are many well-respected books on the history and symbolism of the Marseille Tarot, including “The Tarot of Marseille: A Cultural History” by Jérôme Chentrier and “The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination” by Robert M. Place. These early sets would have been hand-painted. "Professional" card makers appeared around 1631 after King Louis VIII authorised the printing of them in Marseille.