In this edition of PathandAnswers, we will talk about what the tarot is. The obvious answer is that the tarot is a deck of 78 cards. The tarot can also be described as an occult creation tied to astrology, planetary magick, and esoteric disciplines. Before the cards were used as a tool for divination, the tarot was a card game developed in the 14th century. You can read more about tarot history here if you want to know more.

I see the tarot as a multifaceted art form. It is a learned discipline and a community-based skill. Here is how I would break down the tarot as a discipline.