Truth about tarot

A tool of cold tricksters or wise therapists? Whether divining ancient wisdoms or elevating the art of cold reading, tarot is a form of therapy, much like psychoanalysis. In this exploration of the history of tarot, James McConnachie explores the positives and negatives of this popular form of cartomancy. "Even at the very birth of tarot, then, card-makers were cherrypicking from diverse traditions, and seizing on the allegories that suited them. The beguiling obscurity of the symbolism lent itself to the process. So it’s almost surprising that the idea of using tarot for divination took so long to emerge."