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Universal Waite Tarot Deck of Cards |
Universal Waite and tarot decktarot cards and deckThe serene Universal Waite Tarot is perfect for meditation and readings. The deck is a soothing, eye appealing complement to the traditional Rider Waite deck. The drawings of Pamela Colman Smith have been beautifully recolored by Mary Hanson Roberts Inaccurate: The gypsies brought the tarot to Europe and spread its use. Current Historical Understanding: This idea was popularized in the 19th century by several writers, notably Vaillant and Papus, without any basis in historical fact. There is no evidence that the Rom (gypsies) used tarot cards until the 20th century. Most of their fortune-telling was through palmistry and later through the use of ordinary playing cards.
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