The History of Tarot

The Secret History of Tarot: From 15th-Century Game to Golden DawnJoin us this week as we explore the fascinating and sometimes mysterious history of Tarot Cards! We’re setting the stage for our upcoming interview with Mark Ryan about the Wildwood Tarot by delving into the origins of this ancient tradition.We trace the journey of the cards from their start as a 15th-century card game called Triomphi to their modern use as a powerful tool for self-discovery and insight.In this episode, we talk about:The Evolution of the Deck: How the Major and Minor Arcana evolved from a simple game and the surprising reason people started using the cards for fortune-telling.Secret Societies: The lasting and powerful influence of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in transforming the deck into a tool for divination.The Decks: A look at the most iconic tarot deck in the world (Rider-Waite-Smith) and how the cards are used for storytelling and creativity.The Danger Factor: Why tarot isn't seen as a "dangerous" tool compared to Ouija boards.Live Reading: We attempt our very first live three-card reading on the show, where the hosts trust fate to guide their answers!Wyrd News SegmentCryptic Codes: A bizarre mystery at a cemetery in Munich where QR codes appeared on graves.Scientific Smells: The surprising smell of ancient Egyptian mummies and the scientists who are literally sniffing them for clues.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.