What is the origin of tarot cards?

Tarot decks were invented in Italy in the 1430s by adding to the existing four-suited pack a fifth suit of 21 specially illustrated cards called trionfi ("triumphs") and an odd card called il matto ("the fool").

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Can you read tarot for yourself?

So, can you read Tarot for yourself? The short answer is YES! It is totally OK to read Tarot for yourself. In fact, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that reading Tarot for yourself is even more valuable and more impactful than having your Tarot cards read for you by a professional. What is the most famous tarot card? The Rider?Waite tarot deck The Rider?Waite tarot deck is a widely popular deck for tarot card reading, also known as the Waite?Smith, or Rider?Waite?Smith, or Rider tarot deck. Illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, based on the instructions of academic and mystic A. E. Waite, the cards were originally published by the Rider Company in 1909.

Also, is tarot card copyrighted?

In short, any published tarot card is protected intellectual property, and using that card in any manner, except personal readings for yourself and friends and family, may infringe on the creator's rights. Subsequently, when should you not use tarot cards? Here are six common mistakes that are made when reading Tarot for yourself, and how you can avoid them. Mistake #1: You do a Tarot Reading When You're Highly Emotional. Mistake #2: You Keep Drawing Extra Tarot Cards as 'Clarifiers' Mistake #3: You Do Multiple Tarot Readings on the Same Topic.

How often should you read your tarot cards?

For many people, once a year is enough for a "general outlook". Others enjoy a reading every six months or every quarter.