My Fortune Told

I had never really looked much into cartomancy or the reading of tarot cards, and so I was slightly skeptical when my friend recommended I take a look at online psychic sites and find a reader to look into my cards. I did not believe for one second that a deck of cards could really give me any insight into my life, and I definitely was not expecting anything great from the call.

The reader knew nothing of me other than my name, date of birth, and where I was calling from. I made it clear from the outset that I had no particular issues that I wanted to raise in the reading; mid-30s, single, no kids. I was simply curious.

Listening intently to my reader talking me through the cards that had been pulled, I was astounded by the similarities between the concepts of the tarot cards and parts of my life; the people I know, the experiences I had and feelings I felt. I really resonated with some of the cards regarding career success, and that I would finally begin to sow the rewards of my hard work and commitment to my job. I had recently considered quitting and looking for another position but hearing this information answered so many questions for me. The reader also spoke of a man who would be coming back into my life. He was described as charismatic, confident, someone who always wore his heart on his sleeve, but was also quite selfish and stubborn. It clicked almost instantly that the reader was talking about someone I had had a relationship with the year previous. He had been on my mind ever since, and I always wondered if he would ever come back into my life, and in what capacity.

Hanging up the call, I sat in silence for a few minutes; reflecting over the reading that had revealed so much about myself and my future. I have since found my love for my job again, and received a promotion shortly after my reading, although I am still waiting for romance. My online psychic phone reading helped me view myself and my life situations in a different light, and paved the way for me to make some crucial changes that have improved my happiness and clarity enormously.

The Old Art of Cartomancy in a Modern World

There is great difficulty in tracing the origins of cartomancy as we know it today. Several sources provide theories that tell different tales of how the traditional practice arrived in Europe. It is clear, however, that the art of cartomancy reading has stood the test of time and can be traced back as early as the 14^th century. One theory suggests the cards traveled with gypsies from the East - India, Persia and Egypt – and their ancient cartomancy was used for fortune-telling and divination of the Unknown.

Another theory proposes cartomancy was pioneered in northern Italy in the mid-15^th century, and it was here that the tarot card was born. The tarot display pictograms that represent an experience or concept of life. The custom was known that the card pulled from the pack would foretell the future of the querent (the one who seeks). The oldest surviving tarot cards were found to have been created between 1440 and 1447 for the court of Filippo Maria Visconti – Duke of Milan, and were probably first used for playing games.

The turn of the 17^th century saw the popularity in using playing cards for cartomancy reading increase. One of the first techniques used was ‘cutting the deck’ – drawing a single card to test luck or make a quick decision based on the revelation. Throughout the years, each card has developed varying interpretations and consultation of the cards differs between deck, religion, country and individual reader.

Today, an online psychic reading is a convenient and modern approach to the time-honored art of divination. A spread of cards can reveal hidden truths regarding love, relationships, wealth and career opportunities, and spiritual guidance allows your reader to tap into your invisible energy to unearth your true life path, worries and desires. Free online psychic reading can also help us to gain perspective about important choices, and can aid in connecting with the Higher Self. If there is an obstacle to overcome or your destiny to seek, consider the time machine of the psychic reading – a practice deeply rooted in the past, and a window to the future.