Did Tarot Start as a Divination Tool?

Welcome to the Memorizing Tarot Cards podcast! Have you ever wondered if Tarot was always mystical or used for divination? You might be surprised by the truth. In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the fascinating history of Tarot and its evolution into the spiritual tool we know today.Here’s what you’ll discover:The Origins of Tarot: Learn how Tarot began in 15th-century Europe as a card game called tarocchi, designed for entertainment, not divination.When Tarot Became Mystical: Explore how figures like Antoine Court de Gébelin, Etteilla, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn transformed Tarot into a divination tool by linking it to esoteric systems like astrology and Kabbalah.What This History Means for Your Practice: Understand how knowing Tarot’s origins can add depth to your readings and highlight its adaptability as both an art form and a spiritual guide.🔮 Whether you’re new to Tarot or a seasoned practitioner, this episode sheds light on the myths and truths surrounding its history.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes exploring Tarot myths, connections, and burning questions!#TarotHistory #TarotDivination #LearnTarot #TarotPodcast #TarotFacts #MemorizeTarot #TarotForBeginners

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Tarot has been a 30-year journey for me. I first learned to read tarot in a two-and-a-half-day course, and I was hooked! I loved having my cards read and wanted to demystify the process so I could read for myself and others.At first, learning tarot felt like a memorization game—understanding the meanings of each card and how they fit into a spread. It took years to weave them into a story and even longer to trust my intuition (which, honestly, I still struggle with!).In my professional life, I’m an instructional designer, course writer, and digital content creator. So, naturally, I wanted to create a structured way to share how I learned tarot—by focusing on the foundations, especially card symbolism. That’s why I created this bite-sized tarot learning podcast. Each episode is around 3 minutes long, designed to help beginners learn and memorize tarot cards efficiently. Okay… I’m not THAT precise—some episodes are closer to 2.5 or 3.5 minutes, with special episodes running longer! What You’ll Get from This Podcast:A practical, no-fluff way to learn tarot – focused on symbolism, numerology, and core meanings.A structured approach – designed for left-brained learners who prefer clear explanations before tapping into intuition.Designed for all learning styles – If you’re a visual learner, I recommend looking up the Rider-Waite card images on your phone or using a physical deck while listening.Beginner-friendly but valuable for experienced readers – Even if you know the basics, this podcast can help reinforce key lessons.I love the woo-woo side of tarot, astrology, and numerology, but I also know that too much mysticism at the start can make learning tarot overwhelming. This podcast keeps things clear and structured, so you can build a strong foundation before diving deeper into intuition and spiritual exploration.I hope you enjoy learning tarot as much as I do!Happy Reading!~ Carrie