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

Loss of money.

A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings

Upright

For a bachelor, pleasant news from a lady.

Reversed

Observation, hindrances.

S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings

Upright

Pleasure, Gaiety, Enjoyment, Satisfaction

Reversed

Obstacles, Hindrances.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

you will receive a flower from a loving hand; cherish it faithfully, and it will bring you good fortune and happiness – the first rose that is presented to you will tell you that you are entering the rosy month of love.