They employ universal and ancient symbol that are used to acquaint us to the cosmic truths and reveal to us hidden aspects of ourselves, The tarot card, also a link to the relationship with the Divine. If used with deep respect as a powerful tool, can help advance each soul to the higher level in the universe. When the tarot card is used it must be utilized to the maximum potential.
History regarding the beginning of the tarot card is sketchy.
These cards according to history were first recorded in Florence 1376. The first known tarot card was in Northern Italy when a fifth suit was added around 1442. In 1450 Bonifacio Bembo hand painted a tarot deck with gold leaf background and is known as the oldest deck in existence. The use of the tarot cards as meditation to reach a magical path didn't begin until around 1548-1600 and started with an ex Dominican friar. As the tarot card was developed down through the years from this time and including the Renaissance era the card deck grew.