All About Tarot Card Meanings

About the Tarot

Tarot (Tar-oh) is a system of symbolic images on cards. Whatever their original significance, the cards have been used since they first surfaced as much for divinatory purposes as for trick-taking card games. Tarot is currently also used as tool for reflection on one’s personal life, as well as an aid to meditation. Tarot is usually embodied in a deck of 78 cards, similar to a set of playing cards. In the English speaking world, tarot is widely regarded as a form of cartomancy. In France, the word tarot also describes a trick-taking card game; see Tarot (game). Tarot has long been regarded as taboo, due to obscure associations that predate its 19th-century occult associations. Roman Catholic sermons inveighing against the evil inherent in playing cards (though not necessarily tarot reading) can be traced to the 14th century.

The conventional 78-card deck is structured into two distinct sets. The first, called the Major Arcana, consists of 22 cards without suits typically referred to as “trumps”. The second, called the Minor Arcana, consists of 56 cards divided into four suits. The cards in each suit are numbered 2 through 10 with four court cards or face cards and an Ace (not dissimilar from the structure of playing cards). Arcana is the plural of the Latin word arcanum, meaning “hidden truth” or “secret knowledge”. Alternate names are the Minor Trumps and Major Trumps, or simply the Minors and the Trumps. The traditional Italian suits are Swords, Batons, Coins and Cups, although in modern decks Batons are commonly called Wands or Staves, and Coins are often Pentacles or Discs.

Tarot Texts

The best known Tarot deck is the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. There are hundreds of others, but the images of the RWS Tarot are the ones which are instantly recognizable. This page has abundant detail about the history and significance of the RWS deck, as well as other texts about Tarot divination.

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by A.E. Waite [1911]
This is the essential Tarot reference by the designer of the best known Tarot deck.

The Tarot of the Bohemians by Papus; tr. A. P Morton, [1896]
This is a detailed study of the esoteric roots of the Tarot.

The Tarot by S.L. MacGregor Mathers [1888]
This is a short essay on the Tarot, by a prominent occultist of the 19th Century. Mathers also wrote The Kabbalah Unveiled.

The Symbolism of the Tarot by P. D. Ouspensky [1913]
An evocative inner journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot.

Other Resources

Get a Tarot Reading This is a frames-based JavaScript-powered Celtic spread Tarot generator. The Tarot reading application is presented for entertainment purposes only. We cannot answer any questions about its results or outcome.

Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Deck Copyright FAQ
Strangely enough, “what is the copyright status of the Tarot deck?” is the most commonly asked question about this section. This FAQ attempts to address this complicated issue.

Tarot Card Cross-reference. This is an index of all of the Tarot Card images at sacred-texts. Currently this includes the color 1909 RWS deck, the greyscale RWS images from the Pictorial Key, and the Wirth and Marseilles images from Tarot of the Bohemians.

Tarot Card Comparison, by J.B. Hare
This presents high resolution images of three cards from the 1909 Tarot deck and the US Games deck. Are they different? You be the judge.

NOTE ON THE COLOR TAROT CARD IMAGES: Holly Voley has graciously scanned a set of vintage Tarot cards for this site, the earliest in her collection. These images can be viewed when you click on any of the black and white thumbnails in the Pictorial Key to the Tarot, or in the right-hand frame in the Tarot card reader. They can also be viewed sequentially in the Tarot Card Cross-reference. These Tarot card images are unambiguously in the public domain in the United States, and differ only slightly from the US Games Tarot deck. This deck is the one known as the ‘Pamela-A’ deck with the dried mud pattern on the back of the cards. There are also high resolution images of three of the Pamela-A cards available below in the Tarot Card Comparison essay.


Latest iPad 3 Rumour – Release Date not March 7th.

The amount of ipad 3 rumours that have been tossed around the internet back and forth between tech bloggers and hungry tech consumers. Everyone was certain that the iPad 3 was going to launch on March 7th because Apple had planned a press conference now the latest rumour is that the release is going to be delayed. So everyone is going to have to wait to buy their ipad 3 cases as there is still uncertainty about when the iPad 3 will be a reality.

However there is one good point for those looking for an Ipad 3 case, since the size is going to be similar an iPad 2 case will likely fit the iPad 3. But wait the last latest rumour is that the device won’t even be called the iPad 3, they are saying it’s going to be called, iPad HD.

All these rumours are making me go bonkers with information overload, when do you think the iPad 3 is going to be released?

The Kindle Fire 2 Made at Same Place as Competitor iPad 3

Amazon is working on a second generation of its Android tablet, the Kindle Fire 2, whose data sheet remains currently unknown, but one thing is certain: it will be assembled in China by Foxconn, which also makes the iPad from Apple. One of the greatest technology battles of the year is going to be within the kindle fire 2 vs the ipad 3.

This was revealed last week the China Times , indicating that Foxconn has officially won the mandate to provide this new Amazon shelf. Like what the controversy surrounding the working conditions than employees of questionable Chinese manufacturer has not apparently stumbling big American.

Amazon, which is riding the success of its first digital tablet multifunction color display, prepare a more powerful version, which could be fitted with a larger screen, rumored amounted to 10 inches diagonally.Its launch is planned for next summer.

This time, against the online retailer is further than the U.S. market, and hopes to enter the international market. Amazon probably wishes the same time generate profits, the market Kindle Fire currently costing him a little more to assemble than $ 200 USD it is asking its customers. The Android tablet has also heavily leaded financial results for its latest quarter.

Despite criticism of working conditions more exhausting and its employees, the vast production capacity and Foxconn have pleased the direction of Amazon. Toward the Chinese manufacturer, the fact that Apple would consider moving some production from their shelves in Brazil had to weigh in the balance.

Anyway, remains to be seen whether a more expensive Kindle 2 Fire, has a larger screen and enhanced multimedia capabilities, will be as successful as the first model, best known for being above all very affordable.

12 Essential Makeup Products

With so many makeup products out there it can drive a woman bonkers, if you are like me trying to save money and at the same trying to look good for the guys it’s a tough challenge. So I’m going to break down what I think are the essentials for a woman that they need in their makeup bag. Also I want to let you know about Clinique bonus time it’s a time during the year when Clinique gives away hundreds of dollars of free makeup products to anyone who purchases more than 25$ in Clinique makeup products.

  1. a moisturizing base
  2. the foundation
  3. EQ and / or concealer
  4. loose powder
  5. the blush
  6. the eyebrow pencil
  7. (s) eye (s) with lid
  8. the liner and / or pencil
  9. mascara
  10. the lip
  11. the lipstick
  12. the gloss

So those are my 12 essential makeup products that are needed, don’t forget about Clinique bonus time and those savings to be had.

Laser Hair Removal Side Effects & Complications

WestSide Laser know all about laser hair removal calgary they have been offering  laser hair removal services for years and in this article we are going to look at some of the possible side effects of laser hair removal.

The main side effect is the risk of burns when the laser heats the area of skin rich in melanin if it is tanned. Darker skin, but not tanned, can benefit from laser hair removal with lasers specific type diode pulse lengthened or Nd: YAG laser. These lasers have less affinity to melanin and may affect the high concentration of melanin in the hair, with minimal impact melanin in the skin. The cons-tan is formally indicated if the skin is tanned. It should protect themselves from sun exposure between 15 days and 3 weeks after a laser hair removal (use of sunscreen type sunscreen, factor 50 or higher). Most burns are laser-like first degree or second-degree light. They operate well but usually return to normal can take several months. It should remind patients that, in some rare cases, the burn can leave a permanent depigmentation. 

The burns on dark skin or the mere passage of the laser without burning on a true dark skin can cause an inflammation phenomenon with the development of hyperpigmentation can be extremely long to disappear. Hair removal lasers skins Mediterranean, though it is very effective, should be no exception regarding precautionary vis-à-vis the sun. Hair removal lasers must not pass over areas that tattoo so as not to cause deep burns by accumulation of energy in the pigment of the tattoo. Lasérisés tattoos are usually altered and caused scarring complications. Finally, laser hair removal should not be used on skin with inclusions of explosive material (powder gun for example). It is important for the doctor to make a search for healing disorders or coagulation disorders before starting a session of laser hair removal so as not to cause bruises or scars. certain medications (antiepileptics, antibiotics …) may increase the sensitivity of laser skin and cause burns at doses normally painless. Must be reported taking medication to laser physician. Acne medications like Accutane ® may increase the risk of abnormal scarring (keloid or hypertrophic scars). They must be stopped more than 6 months before starting a laser hair removal. 

In principle, we do not plucks pregnant women, or lactating women.No birth or abortion has never been described, but should apply a precautionary principle. Many authors indicate no risk during pregnancy. A burn during pregnancy may, however, complicate the management and can eventually grow poorly. It is not prudent to expose patients to this risk, although very rare.

History of Homosexuality In The U.S.

The history of homosexuality in the U.S. was up xx th  century history of people who could often follow their sexual orientation in secret because of threats of legal action , of social contempt and discrimination . Something like gay marriage would never even have been considered as acceptable.Because of this hidden character, to which is attached in English the expression “in the closet” (“in the closet”), historical research is now facing a particularly unsatisfactory in terms of sources. Until the second half of the xx th  century, the lives of gay women in particular lack of documents. Besides that, there have been sub-cultural niches, in which homosexuals could totally live their own lifestyle, and this, with testimonies from the beginning of the xx th  century.

As in many other countries, the cultural understanding of homosexuality has changed over the history of “  sin  ”and”  crime  ”,”  disease  ”to” natural given “. As the States of the United States have their own criminal laws, decriminalizing homosexual conduct was accomplished in a number of independent steps. The Illinois in 1962 is the first state to abolish its laws against sexual perversions (Eng. “sodomy” ), including homosexuality was counted. Until 2003, homosexuality has been punished in an ever decreasing number of states.

Drawing 101 – Cartoon Eyes

Let’s face it, drawing is fun, super fun it’s an excersise that can relieve stress and give a huge feeling of peace. So how do draw? grab a pen and a piece of paper and go at it, the art of drawing is to be bold and follow your heart, when you bring in the ego too much and try and control the piece of art it gets ruined. You have draw from your essence to really deliver a piece of art. Many people want to draw  fun cartoonish characters, it’s one of the easiest things to draw, to start with a cartoon drawing first you need to draw cartoon eyes. Cartoon eyes are simple to do, basically just draw an oversized circle and then you can place the eye near the bottom of the circle.

When I say circle I mean more like an oval circle, but sometimes cartoon eyes can be straight up round as well if the round circle is enlarged.