Tarot Encyclopedia

Academic-quality articles on tarot history, spreads, and interpretation methods. All entries include citations and references.

Spreads

Celtic Cross Spread
The most recognized 10-card layout in Western cartomancy, with origins in the Golden Dawn.
Three-Card Spread
The foundational tarot layout: Past/Present/Future, Mind/Body/Spirit, and variations.

Interpretation

Tarot Card Reversals
From Etteilla's system to Greer's twelve interpretations and modern psychological methods.

Technology

Online Tarot Reading
Digital tarot from 1990s software to AI-powered apps, including PRNG vs TRNG randomness.

History

Modern Tarot Revival (2010s–2020s)
Analysis of tarot's mainstream resurgence: market growth, demographics, and digital transformation.