Tarot Card Size report

Tarot cards are called "nature's library of secrets." It is an ancient divination tool in the West, popular in Europe since the Middle Ages, and its origin has always been a mystery. Tarot is a tool for analyzing and predicting love, interpersonal relationships, work, academics, etc. Some scholars use tarot divination as psychological counseling.

It is worth mentioning that tarot cards do not refer to a fixed card. There are many kinds of tarot cards, at least thousands, but most of them are actually extended from the three major tarot systems in the world; they are the Tarot of Marseilles, the Rider-Waite, and the Aleister·Crowley Thoth Tarot.

Do you want to help others unlock the answers to life's most pressing questions? Or are you designing a game that requires a specific card size? Tarot cards are a fitting choice for many applications. This article introduces details about various tarot card systems and recommended sizes.

Tarot Card General Description

It is speculated that these mystical tools have been used to help people see into the future since the 15th century, but today they can be implemented in several different ways. The origin of the Tarot cards has always been a mysterious legend, and many occult experts have tried to find some clues. There are three major systems of tarot cards, namely the Tarot of Marseilles, The Rider-Waite Tarot, and the Tarot of Thoth, also known as the Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot.

Tarot of Marseilles

The Tarot of Marseilles is a classic tarot from Marseille, France. Since the end of the 15th century, documents have been recorded that many printed tarot cards have been published locally. Today, the structure of the seventy-eight standard tarot cards recognized today is based on the specifications of the Marseille tarot cards. The famous psychologist C.G. Jung believed that the Tarot of Marseilles contains symbols of the archetype of the human mind. In addition, the Tarot of Marseilles cards are more common than playing cards in France, and it is mainly based on playing card games and can be found in general stores.

The Rider-Waite Tarot

The Rider-Waite Tarot card has the deepest influence and the largest circulation in later generations, which the famous Golden Dawn Association jointly created, Arthur·Edward· Waite's who found structure and Pamela·Coleman·Smith drew. The Rider-Waite Tarot card was released in 1910. So far, there are at least hundreds of tarot cards derived from it.

The Aleister·Crowley Thoth Tarot

The Thoth Tarot was developed by the controversial occultist Aleister Crowley. In cooperation with Frieda Harris, he spent five years (1938-1943) integrating astrology, Kabbalah, I Ching, mythology, alchemy, magic, and other occult elements to create this Egyptian-themed tarot card.

Tarot Card Composition

There are 78 tarot cards in total, including 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards, which can be used separately for divination, or 78 cards can be used together. The Major Arcana, like its name, is used to explain the general fortune of fate. Each card reflects different situations in life, so the big cards that appear during divination will become the focus of analysis.

The meanings of the four patterns of Minor Arcana are as follows:

• The Leangle represents the element fire, a symbol of passion, energy, and creativity.
• The Garren represents the element earth, symbolizing money, material things, and enjoyment.
• The Chalice represents the elemental water, a symbol of emotion, relationship, love, and inspiration.
• The Blade represents the elemental wind, symbolizing thought, wisdom, communication, and conflict.

Tarot Card Size

Standard tarot card size is 2.75" x 4.75" (70 mm x 120 mm), which is an inch longer than regular poker cards. Although there are different-sized cards, these are the most common sizes. The custom dimensions will be useful for distinguishing card purposes if you're creating a game that requires multiple decks.

Conclusion

Are you curious about the past, the present, and the future? Drawing 3 or 6 tarot cards and interpreting them as insight into the past, present, and advice or warning for the future is one of the most popular methods in tarot reading. If you are also interested in divination, you can find tarot cards in different sizes at the grocery store or custom sizes for your game.