Tarot symbolism

Tarot symbolism refers to the full set of meanings attributed to the images, colors, numbers, gestures and objects depicted on the cards. It draws on a range of sources: medieval and Christian iconography, mythology, alchemy, astrology, Kabbalah and modern psychology. In tarot reading, every detail is considered capable of carrying meaning, without there being a single interpretation. This plurality explains the differences between schools and the room left for the reader’s intuition.