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Deck of African Tarot Cards |
African deck and tarot card readingThe colorful, childlike imagery in the deck evokes feelings from a simpler time, thus beginning a process of self-awareness. Packaged in a unique corrugated cardboard box. Inaccurate: The tarot comes from Egypt; India; China; Fez, Morocco; the Sufis; the Cathars; Jewish Kabbalists or Moses; or the origin of the tarot is unknown. Current Historical Understanding: The tarot originated in northern Italy early in the 15th century (1420-1440). There is no evidence for it originating in any other time or place. The earliest extant cards are lavish hand-painted decks from the courts of the nobility.
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