Questions and Answers
What is the total number of cards in a tarot deck?
The Minor Arcana cards represent significant life events and archetypal energies.
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What is the name of the first card in the Major Arcana sequence?
The Fool
According to Plato's theory, the Soul of Reason is represented by the _______________________.
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Which suit in the Minor Arcana is associated with emotions?
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The Major Arcana cards are divided into four suits.
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How many court cards are in each suit of the Minor Arcana?
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The Minor Arcana cards provide insight into our daily experiences on a _______________________ level.
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Match the following parts of the Major Arcana with their corresponding aspects of the soul:
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Who wrote the book '78 Degrees of Wisdom'?
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Study Notes
The Structure of the Tarot
- The tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into two main categories: Major Arcana and Minor Arcana.
Major Arcana
- 22 cards in total, considered the heart and soul of the tarot deck.
- Symbolize significant life events and archetypal energies that shape our journeys.
- Carry powerful messages and reflections on personal growth, spiritual development, and life lessons.
- Divided into 3 parts, based on Plato's theory of the soul being divided into three parts:
- Part 1: Cards 1-7, representing the Soul of Desire (Consciousness, Rational Soul, thinking).
- Part 2: Cards 8-14, representing the Soul of Will (Subconscious, Spirited Soul, will).
- Part 3: Cards 15-21, representing the Soul of Reason (Superconscious, Appetitive Soul, feeling).
Minor Arcana
- 56 cards in total, delving into the details and day-to-day aspects of life.
- Provide insight into challenges, emotions, and situations that shape daily experiences.
- Help understand how choices, actions, and attitudes influence life on a practical level.
- Divided into 4 suits:
- Cups
- Wands
- Swords
- Pentacles
- Each suit has 4 court cards: King, Queen, Knight, and Page.
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Learn about the 78 cards in a tarot deck, including the 22 Major Arcana cards that symbolize significant life events and personal growth. Discover the Fool's journey and the three parts of the Major Arcana.