Cartomancies

/ˌkɑːr.toʊˈmæn.siz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cartomancy; instances or types of fortune-telling or divination using cards, especially tarot cards.

Etymology

From cartomancy (carto- from carte, card + -mancy from Greek manteia, divination) in plural form. This divination practice emerged in Europe during the 15th-16th centuries with tarot cards.

Kelly Says

Cartomancies are fascinating cultural artifacts—tarot reading combines psychology (it makes people reflect on their choices), art history (tarot decks are beautifully illustrated), and the human need for guidance, which explains why it's survived for 500+ years despite no magical basis.

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