the ancient wisdom of the cards.
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Italy, c.1491.
Balance.
Rationalized violence.
Enemy successful.
Dark girl; a good card; it promises a country life after a competence has been secured.
Good advice, probably neglected.
Good news. A letter from a distance. Bad news. An invitation.
Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish
Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection.
Everyday worries, or a resolve taken
silly stratagems in love-making.
by means of a lost letter a secret will be revealed, and this will cause much sorrow; an officer will restore the letter, and all will end well.