Episode
How Tarot Works?
43:15
Published: Thu Jan 12 2023
Description
This is not a hit piece! Tarot helps plenty of people navigate their lives and reflect on their feelings – plus the art is unbelievable. We cover the backstory, real and imagined, and lure the innocent into tarot’s grip, er, offer basic tips for beginners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Actress Emily Blunt practices tarot as a way to have her own quiet time and does not believe it has any magical qualities.
00:00 - 02:18 (02:18)
Summary
Actress Emily Blunt practices tarot as a way to have her own quiet time and does not believe it has any magical qualities.
EpisodeHow Tarot Works?
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Playing cards did not evolve from tarot cards as previously thought, and instead originated in China in the 13th century before spreading to other parts of the world, leading to the addition of 22 more cards and more complex games.
02:18 - 08:12 (05:54)
Summary
Playing cards did not evolve from tarot cards as previously thought, and instead originated in China in the 13th century before spreading to other parts of the world, leading to the addition of 22 more cards and more complex games.
EpisodeHow Tarot Works?
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Trick-taking games involve laying down hands and then someone laying down a trump card with the goal of taking all the tricks on the board.
08:12 - 13:04 (04:51)
Summary
Trick-taking games involve laying down hands and then someone laying down a trump card with the goal of taking all the tricks on the board. They have been around for a long time and popular games like spades and hearts fall into this category.
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The origins of tarot cards are rooted in a 15th century card game and were not initially created as a tool for divination, despite their current use in fortune-telling and mysticism.
13:04 - 17:21 (04:17)
Summary
The origins of tarot cards are rooted in a 15th century card game and were not initially created as a tool for divination, despite their current use in fortune-telling and mysticism.
EpisodeHow Tarot Works?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The book of Thoth is a mysterious, ancient Egyptian text that has never been found.
17:21 - 21:21 (03:59)
Summary
The book of Thoth is a mysterious, ancient Egyptian text that has never been found. Some people believe the tarot card deck may contain pages from this book, while others think it's just a myth.
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This podcast discusses the portrayal of Egon in Ghostbusters Afterlife and how the filmmakers handled his character's resurrection at the end of the movie.
21:21 - 23:42 (02:21)
Summary
This podcast discusses the portrayal of Egon in Ghostbusters Afterlife and how the filmmakers handled his character's resurrection at the end of the movie.
EpisodeHow Tarot Works?
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A discussion on the Waite-Smith Tarot Deck, its origins, and how it came to be the most famous Tarot Deck worldwide.
23:42 - 27:45 (04:02)
Summary
A discussion on the Waite-Smith Tarot Deck, its origins, and how it came to be the most famous Tarot Deck worldwide.
EpisodeHow Tarot Works?
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The moon card has remained unchanged for 500 years in the tarot deck.
27:45 - 31:34 (03:49)
Summary
The moon card has remained unchanged for 500 years in the tarot deck. Additionally, the story of the 313 days spent in space that changed the world is discussed.
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In this podcast episode, the 10 of swords card is discussed as being one of the worst cards in the tarot deck.
31:34 - 36:39 (05:04)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the 10 of swords card is discussed as being one of the worst cards in the tarot deck. The Minor Arcana cards are also explained as being divided into four suits and the inspiration behind the Terrence Malick film Night of Cups is mentioned.
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The position of the tarot card drawn during a reading relates to a particular aspect of the person's life, and the effect of the card is stronger if it is upright.
36:39 - 39:15 (02:36)
Summary
The position of the tarot card drawn during a reading relates to a particular aspect of the person's life, and the effect of the card is stronger if it is upright. The interplay between the position of the card and the relationship with other cards in a spread is also significant.