the ancient wisdom of the cards.
Visconti A Tarot Deck Fragment
(aka Cary-Yale Tarot Deck or Visconti di Madrone Tarot Deck) One of the earliest Tarot Decks, the Cary Yale Visconti Deck is entirely gilded, with fine paintings upon it. Like the other Visconti decks, it features numerous heraldic devices. Unlike the other Visconti decks, it features a maid and a lady among the court cards.
Traditionally said to have been commissioned by Fillipo Maria Visconti for the 1441 marriage of Bianca Maria Visconti to Francesco Sforza I.
Italy, c. 1441.
Failure.
Servants may lose the confidence of their masters; a young lady may be betrayed by a friend.
Fulfillment of deferred hope.
Disagreeable news. Slight trouble. Bad news. Trouble for friends.
Attempt, Hope, Desire, Wish, Expectation
Infidelity, Treachery, Disloyalty, Perfidy.
general good luck; for example, a present; an inheritance; success in business; the finding of a treasure.