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What is the total number of cards in a tarot deck?
What is the total number of cards in a tarot deck?
- 78 (correct)
- 4
- 56
- 22
The Minor Arcana cards represent significant life events and archetypal energies.
The Minor Arcana cards represent significant life events and archetypal energies.
False (B)
What is the name of the first card in the Major Arcana sequence?
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 _______________________.
According to Plato's theory, the Soul of Reason is represented by the _______________________.
Which suit in the Minor Arcana is associated with emotions?
Which suit in the Minor Arcana is associated with emotions?
The Major Arcana cards are divided into four suits.
The Major Arcana cards are divided into four suits.
How many court cards are in each suit of the Minor Arcana?
How many court cards are in each suit of the Minor Arcana?
The Minor Arcana cards provide insight into our daily experiences on a _______________________ level.
The Minor Arcana cards provide insight into our daily experiences on a _______________________ level.
Match the following parts of the Major Arcana with their corresponding aspects of the soul:
Match the following parts of the Major Arcana with their corresponding aspects of the soul:
Who wrote the book '78 Degrees of Wisdom'?
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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