Cartomancy Cartomancy is a form of divination, or fortune-telling, involving playing cards. Cards made their way to Europe in the 14th century, probably from Egypt. By the 15th century, cards with allegorical illustrations, or tarots, began appearing in Europe. Divination using these cards is in evidence as early as 1540, but it appears that the cards themselves were only later assigned ...
Cards I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society. - Johnson, Samuel
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