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Tarot – the Early Years

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Step into the history of the Tarot with this article by our own Chuck Boe, M.A. He introduces us to the earliest known decks created for the Tarocchi card game in Italy, and then in moved into France and became more recognizable as the Tarot we now use for divination.

Chuck Boe
Chuck Boe, M.A.

Chuck received his Masters Degree in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University in 2008, with a focus on Goddess Studies and Tarot.  He began his Tarot studies three decades ago, in 1981.

The Earliest Decks

In my research on the Tarot, I have learned that the Tarot began in Italy some time between 1410 and 1442, when the major arcana cards were added to the four suit deck that existed in Europe since the 1300s. The Tarots birthplace is mostly likely Milan. In a letter written to Queen Isabelle of Lorraine by her agent in 1449, he describes two Tarot decks he acquired for her. These decks originally were created for Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan (1392-1447). The oldest desk was designed by his astrologer, Marizano of Tortona, sometime between 1412 and 1425. A third deck was created in 1441, by the painter Sagramoro, who was hired to create a deck as a gift to Visconti’s daughter, Bianca (1425-1468). She was given the deck at a party in her honor. Unfortunately, none of these three decks or individual cards survive.

Cary Yale Visconti Tarocchi Deck

Cary Yale Visconti Tarot ReproductionThe oldest Tarot deck still in existence, again created for Visconti, is housed at the Yale University Library. It is known as the Cary-Yale Visconti Tarot. It contains sixty eight cards, nineteen are believed missing. In order to reproduce the deck for current students and readers of the Tarot, these missing cards have been recreated. This deck was originally created by the artist, Bonifacio Bembo, in 1445. There are six royal cards in each suit: the King, the Queen, a male and female Knight, and a male and female Page. The major arcana includes Faith, Hope and Charity along with Temperance, Strength, Justice and Prudence. These are the seven cardinal virtues. None of the major arcana are titled or numbered.

Modern decks have 78 cards, but the Cary-Yale Visconti deck has 86. Visconti cards are larger than standard tarot, as well.  The reproductions measure 3-3/4″ x 7-1/2.”  Since each deck was originally hand-made, it is no wonder the corresponding reproductions are so large.

Visconti-Sforza Tarocchi

Viscont-Sforza Tarocchi DeckThe next most complete deck in existence was created for Francesco Sforza (1401-1466) who became Visconti’s heir after marrying Bianca. This deck is known as the Visconti-Sforza Tarot, as well as the Colleoni-Baglioni or Francesco Sforza or even the Visconti-Sforza Pierpont Mogan Tarocchi. Trumps and face cards have a gilt background, while the “pip” cards have a flower and vine motif. The original cards are now divided between the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York, the Accademia Carrara, and the Colleoni family of Bergamo, Italy.  This deck is available as a facsimile reproduction of 74 extant cards from the 15th century plus four cards recreated to replace cards missing from the initial deck.  This deck, too is jumbo-sized, at 3 5/8″ x 7.”  In the box, it’s about the size (and weight) of a brick.

But when did the card game of Tarocchi become Tarot and what form did it take? In 1449, Charles VIII of France invaded Milan. Milan remained under French control until 1535. The Tarot spread to France during this time. Still, some scholars believe differently, since tha Tarot of Marseilles differs somewhat in size and style from the Visconti decks. Read more about Tarot de Marseille elsewhere on the web>

Tarot of Marseilles

Tarot of MarseillesIn 1507, Tarot decks were being manufactured in Lyon, a city near Marseilles. This French style deck became known as the Tarot of Marseilles. There are no extra cards, just the standard 78, and the images, reproduced from woodcuts.  These illustrations are less ornate and more familiar to the modern day Tarot enthusiast.  One difference from most modern decks is the way the pip cards (the numbered cards for each suit) do not have story illustrations. They are closer to playing cards.  “In the Tarot de Marseille, the pip cards in the suit of swords are drawn as abstract symbols in curved lines. On the even numbered cards, the abstract curved lines are all that is present. On the odd numbered cards, a single fully rendered sword is rendered inside the abstract designs. The suit of wands is drawn as straight objects that cross to form a lattice in the higher numbers; on odd numbered wands cards, a single vertical wand runs through the middle of the lattice. On the tens of both swords and wands, two fully rendered objects appear imposed on the abstract designs. Cups and coins are drawn as distinct objects. Most decks fill up blank areas of the cards with floral decorations. ” Wikipedia

All three of these decks, the Cary-Yale Visconti Tarot, the Visconti-Sforza Tarot, and the Tarot of Marseilles are still being reproduced. These decks offer great insight and knowledge into the history of the Tarot. They are all for sale at the Eye of Horus Tarot Shop. They make great gifts and purchases for Tarot, Art and History enthusiasts.

Filed Under: In Focus, Tarot, Tarot & Oracles Tagged With: Boe, deck, marseille, tarocchi, Tarot, tarot deck, visconti

What is Reiki?

  Posted By chuck

Reiki is a system of natural energy healing.  The word is Japanese for Universal Life Force Energy.  A Reiki practitioner acts as a conduit for the life force energy and directs it into the body of the person receiving a treatment.  The practitioner does not use their own energy to do Reiki healing work.  Reiki is used to promote healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives.  The person receiving a treatment will feel a sense of warmth, relaxation and a balancing of their energy and chakras.  Historical Reiki originated in the time of the Buddha.  The Buddha did healings throughout his life and ministry much the same as the healing stories of Jesus.  Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of modern Reiki, based this healing system on Sanskrit literature written by the disciples of Buddha instructing them on how to heal others and themselves.  There were three great Reiki Masters in the development of this system of natural healing.

Meet the Three Great Reiki Masters

The Three Great Reiki Masters
Dr. Usui – Dr. Hayashi – Hawayo Takata

Dr. Mikao Usui (1860?-1930) founded the modern Reiki system of natural healing.  A professor of theology, he studied the traditions of Buddha’s healing and developed them into the Usui System of Natural Healing (Reiki). It is thought that he taught over 2,000 students to use Reiki. Sixteen of his students continued their training to reach the Reiki Master (Shinpiden) level, one of whom was Dr. Chujiro Hayashi.

Dr. Chujiro Hayashi (1879-1941) was a student of Dr. Usui’s.  He took over the leadership of Reiki after the death of Dr. Usui.  He developed uniform procedures for teaching Reiki and doing healings.

Hawayo Takata (1900-1980) was a Japanese-American woman who studied Reiki under Dr. Hayashi.  She brought the Reiki healing method to her native Hawaii and taught throughout the United States.

In addition to developing the Reiki healing system, Dr. Usui wrote five principles that should be followed by all Reiki practitioners.

The Five Reiki Principles

  1. Just for today, I will let go of anger.
  2. Just for today, I will let go of worry.
  3. Today, I will count my many blessings
  4. Today, I will do my work honestly.
  5. Today, I will be kind to every living creature.

Reiki Resources

If a person desires to become a Reiki practitioner, they must study with a Reiki Master.  There are three degrees in the Usui System of Natural Healing.  The first degree practitioner is able to do hands on healing on themselves and others.  The second degree practitioner is able to send healing energy to people anywhere in the world.  The Reiki Master (third degree) is able to teach Reiki and attune people to the Universal Life Force energy.

© 2011, Chuck Kausalik-Boe, M. A., Reiki Master since 1997  Click Here Schedule a Reiki Session in our Minneapolis Location

Filed Under: Healing Tagged With: Boe, energy, healing, reiki, Takata, Usui

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