the ancient wisdom of the cards.
Mamluk Turkish Playing Card Deck Fragment
Found by Leo Mayer in 1942, this deck provides a crucial link between the patterns of the East and those of the West. It has distilled the Persian/Indian suits down into suits very similar to those used still today in Mediterranean Europe. These are the same suits used in most Tarot decks today.
Turkey, c1400.
Commencement of good fortune. Inheritance. Gifts. Economy.
The most favourable of all cards.
A share in the finding of treasure.
Prosperity. Good luck. Discouragement. Misfortune.
Perfect Contentment, Felicity, Prosperity, Triumph
Purse of Gold, Money, Gain, Help, Profit, Riches.
A letter, an offer of marriage
evil tidings.
happy fortune; a bright and prosperous career; if you trust in God he will not forsake you.