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.
Beginner's luck. Achievement in the face of unlikely odds.
Hubris. Disaster.
Obstacles insuperable. Widowhood. Separation.
Pleasant memories.
Inheritance to fall in quickly.
Good fortune. Happiness. Reverses. Troubles.
The Past, passed by, Faded, Vanished, Disappeared
The Future, that which is to come, Shortly, Soon.
much domestic happiness; every year a christening; children will receive rich presents from godfathers and godmothers.