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==History== | ==History== | ||
Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. | Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. | ||
In the early 1800s, French cartomancer [[Marie Anne Lenormand]] began publishing instructional books explaining how to utilize playing cards for divination. These caused a sensation throughout Europe and led to high demand for her specialized playing card decks. | |||
==Forms== | ==Forms== | ||
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In English-speaking countries, the most common form of cartomancy is generally [[Tarot]] card reading. Tarot cards are almost exclusively used for this purpose. | In English-speaking countries, the most common form of cartomancy is generally [[Tarot]] card reading. Tarot cards are almost exclusively used for this purpose. | ||
After Tarot cards, [[oracle cards]] are the second most common type of cartomancy, having risen in popularity since the late 1990s. | |||
[[Category:Methods of Divination]] | [[Category:Methods of Divination]] | ||