Tarotkortteja

Tarotkortteja is the Finnish term for Tarot cards. Tarot is a deck of cards, traditionally of 78 cards, used for divination, meditation, and self-exploration. The deck is divided into two main sections: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards, each representing a significant archetypal theme or life lesson, such as The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, and The World. The Minor Arcana comprises 56 cards, divided into four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each suit contains ten numbered cards and four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King. These cards are often seen as representing everyday events and situations.

The history of Tarot cards is somewhat debated, but they are believed to have originated in 15th-century Italy, initially as a game similar to bridge. Over time, their use evolved, and by the 18th century, they were increasingly associated with occultism and divination. Tarot readings involve shuffling the cards and laying them out in specific patterns called spreads. A reader then interprets the meaning of the cards based on their traditional symbolism, their position in the spread, and the querent's questions. The interpretation is not meant to be a fixed prediction but rather a tool for gaining insight into present circumstances, potential future outcomes, and subconscious influences. Many different Tarot decks exist, each with unique artwork and variations in symbolism, though most adhere to the traditional structure of the Major and Minor Arcana.