Two of Coins

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Two of Coins from the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. The Rider Waite Two of Coins is inspired by the ribbon of traditional tarots which often displayed the name of the card manufacturer
Two of Coins from the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. The Rider Waite Two of Coins is inspired by the ribbon of traditional tarots which often displayed the name of the card manufacturer

Two of Coins is a card used in Latin suited playing cards which include tarot decks. It is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana" Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play Tarot card games[1].

In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes[1][2].

[edit] Divination Usage

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd.. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7. 
  2. ^ Huson, Paul, (2004) Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage, Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN 0-89281-190-0 Mystical Origins of the Tarot