9As far back as the ancient Egyptian temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Tarot has been a source of wisdom and insight into the human heart and mind. The 78 cards of the Tarot deck help you to open a door to higher consciousness, gain insights on the past and present, and discern future directions. The POCKET GUIDE TO THE TAROT throughly explains each card in the Waite-Rider deck as well as: The cards of the Major Arcana.The nature of the Minor Arcana.The suit of Swords.The suit of Cups.The suit of Pentacles.The suite of Wands.