Since the earliest part of this millennium cards have been an important part of civilization. Naming conventions have changed, uses have changed, but the fact remains that cards have long been a diversion of mankind. Some theories hold that the Gypsies invented cards, others hold the Moors or the Asian tribes as the creators of this construct. Still, it is agreed by all that long before cards were used in games they were believed to be important tools of divination. Though they have undergone vast changes, playing cards as we know them today are still used as tools by which to foretell the future. As time allows, I will share here the meanings of the cards and eventually how to read them.

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The top-most image is "Fate Dealer" by Mats Holmgren. It is copyrighted by him and used here with the permission of the artist. It can be found, along with some of his other work, at Elfwood.