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Free Online Tarot Card Readings

Free online tarot card readings can give you a chance to check out the psychic that you will be working with before you have to pay. A good psychic can give you the same quality of reading whether in person, on the phone or online.


The tarot card tradition is over 600 years old, dating back to the 14th century in Italy or Spain. Some believe that they originated in China, India or Egypt over one thousand years ago. The modern deck of playing cards has its origin in the traditional tarot card decks. Originally, tarot cards were used as normal playing cards for the affluent society, they did not start out as a means of divination.

The normal tarot deck has 78 cards, there are 56 in the minor arcana and 22 in the major arcana. The minor arcana has four suits of 14 cards, including four face cards. The other cards are number one thru 10 in each suit. The major arcana are numbered one thru 22 but also have pictures on them. The major arcana are more interesting and carry more weight during the reading. Contemporary styles of tarot cards, like Rider-Waite Tarot, were developed from traditional decks. The Rider-Waite cards revolutionized tarot card reading by placing pictures to the cards of the minor arcana. This is the most popular deck of Tarot cards and is used by both beginners and advanced readers.

It is believed that tarot cards hold some type of mystic powers. These colorful and vibrant cards can be the key to unlock some hidden secrets in your life. Depending on which card is played and how the cards are positioned a tarot card reader can interpret the meanings and give some insight into your future. The major arcana cards are considered to be the major influences in the life of the inquirer.

If you don’t want to visit a reader in person you can get an online tarot card reading. Look for free online tarot card readings to get an idea of what the reading will be like before you pay for it.