Visconti B Tarot Deck Fragment

About the Deck

(aka Pierpont Morgan Bergamo Tarot Deck) One of the earliest Tarot Decks, the Pierpont Morgan Deck is entirely gilded, with fine paintings upon it.

It is estimated to have been produced around 1451 or 1452, possibly for a triumphal event in 1453.

Provenance

Italy, c. 1452.

According to Many Schools of Thought

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

Commencement of good fortune. Inheritance. Gifts. Economy.

A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings

Upright

The most favourable of all cards.

Reversed

A share in the finding of treasure.

Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings

Prosperity. Good luck. Discouragement. Misfortune.

S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings

Upright

Perfect Contentment, Felicity, Prosperity, Triumph

Reversed

Purse of Gold, Money, Gain, Help, Profit, Riches.

P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings

Upright

A letter, an offer of marriage

Reversed

evil tidings.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

happy fortune; a bright and prosperous career; if you trust in God he will not forsake you.