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About the Museum

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About Museum of Tarot

Museum of Tarot (or Bảo Tàng Tarot in Vietnamese), founded in 2016 (will officially open in 2017), is located in Can Tho City, in the south of Vietnam. The museum has three themes: Lithotherapy, Cartomancy and Demonology.

It is combined from six main collections related to Tarology:

Fortune Telling Cards (Tarot and Oracles decks), Historical Books and Documents on Cartomancy, Art of Cardmaking and Decoration of Fortune Telling Cards; Amulets and Talismans and Magical Tools; Lithotherapy Crystals and Charmestones; Demonological and Sacred Books and Haunted Objects.

The museum is established in an ancient noble hotel, called “the citron house”, under the Vietnamese renaissance style. This house is sacrificed for the museum by an old couple of lawyer, Anh Ngo and Duong Ho in 2015.


Acknowledgment

We would like to express special thanks to our honor doners and friends who have given us the precious opportunity to establish this wonderful museum.
List of Museum Heroes: Doners & Sponsors/Parners & Friends of Museum & Officers & Visitors

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Credits & Legal Notice


Museum of Tarot

Deepak Bhagya

44 Nguyen Khuyen Street, An Cu Ward, Ninh Kieu District

900 000 Can Tho City, Vietnam

Phone: +84 916416409

Email: contact@museum-tarot.org

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Museum Founder

Philippe NGO, Ph.D

Researcher with BNF (National Library of France - BiBibliothèque Nationale de France) in DIGIDOC Project , funded by ANR (French National Research Agency - Agence National de Recherche) on the digitization of old and precious documents of human culture.

Tarot researcher and author of some tarot books. Founder of Tarot Huyen Bi Community and Tarot Viet Service.

Museum Honor

Phung Lam

Tarot researcher and author of some tarot books. Founder of Tarot Viet Service.

He is the biggest doner of the museum with around more than a hundred tarot and oracle decks, with more than a hundred bouddhist and taoist amulets and sacred tools.

Collections

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Tarot & Oracles & Fortune Telling Cards

Cartomancy Books and Documents

Art of Cardmaking & Decorating in Cartomancy

Lithotherapy Crystals & Charms Stones

Amulets & Talismans & Magical Ritual Tools

Demonology & Haunted Objects

Some Facts about Museum

300 Decorating Objects about Cartomancy (pins, medals, paintings...)
2000 Antique and comtemporary Tarot & Oracles & Divination tools.
200 Cardmaking Plates (Etchings, Woodcuts, Photographic Glass...)
200 Books & Historical Documents about Tarot & Oracles & Magick
2000 Amulets & Talismans & Ritual Tools (Athames, Sigil Seals...)
3000 Charmstones & Lithotherapy Crystals

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LATEST NEWS, RESEARCH ARTICLES, UPCOMING EVENTS and TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

BB016: Tarot of Pentacles: A Guide to Achieving Prosperity and Stability

Tarot of Pentacles


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Exploring the Mysteries of the Pentacles Suit in the Tarot Minor Arcana

In the mystical world of Tarot, the Minor Arcana holds a position of importance that rivals the Major Arcana. The Minor Arcana describes the specific and intimate aspects of daily life, and among these, the Pentacles suit - symbolizing the element of Earth - represents stability, practicality, and material development.

The Profound Significance of Pentacles

Pentacles, also known as Coins, are often associated with financial matters, work, and career. They reflect not only the economic situation but also connect with values, beliefs, and personal abilities. Each card in the Pentacles suit carries its own message, from the Ace of Pentacles promising a fresh start brimming with potential, to the Ten of Pentacles depicting an image of completion and prosperity.

Learning from the Pentacles Suit

When appearing in a Tarot reading, the Pentacles cards encourage us to reassess our relationship with the material world. We are reminded that wealth comes not only from money but also from spiritual and emotional richness. The suit also suggests that we should focus on long-term and sustainable development rather than short-term successes.

Conclusion

The Pentacles suit in the Tarot Minor Arcana is a wonderful tool for exploring and reflecting on the practical aspects of life. Through studying and contemplating these cards, we can learn to balance the material with the spiritual, work with personal life, and develop a deeper insight into our personal growth path.

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https://earthangel.earth/major-minor-arcana-tarot/minor-arcana-tarot/pentacles-tarot/


AA008:The Fool’s Glimpse into Christmas: Tarot Timelines

 The Fool



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Tarot and Timing: The Fool

When I read tarot cards for my clients, I don’t arrange the cards in a specific way within a set timeframe. Instead, I let the cards indicate specific moments. From the beginning of October, the Christmas season starts to emerge, it’s within our grasp. Only 76 days left until Christmas! Yesterday, I saw two very different examples of the arrival of Christmas.

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https://toniallenbooks.wordpress.com/2014/05/24/tarot-and-timing-events-the-fool/?utm_source=zalo&utm_medium=zalo&utm_campaign=zalo

BB015: International Icon Tarot: The Gateway Between Tradition and Modernity

International Icon Tarot


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 “A Breakthrough in Tarot Art: The International Icon Tarot Deck”

In the colorful world of Tarot, the “International Icon Tarot” deck has emerged as a breath of fresh air, offering a simple yet powerful approach. Designed by Robin Ator and self-published in 2004, this deck reimagines the imagery of the traditional Rider-Waite deck, but with a notable difference: the elimination of complex symbols in favor of simple international graphic icons¹.

This deck consists of 79 cards, including the unique “The Happy Squirrel” card. Each card is designed with abstract imagery, devoid of faces, gender, or racial distinctions, aiming to create a universal visual language¹. This not only makes the deck popular and accessible to people around the world but also opens up a new space for deep reflection and understanding of oneself and the surrounding life.

The use of color in the “International Icon Tarot” is intelligent, with strong but not glaring colors, helping the viewer focus on the imagery and easily associate with the meaning of each card. For example, the “Four of Cups” uses pale purple, olive, and light yellow; while the “Devil” card employs dark black and purple, creating a heavy and oppressive feeling¹.

The “International Icon Tarot” is not just a divination tool but also a contemporary work of art, reflecting simplicity and sophistication in design. It proves that even the simplest images can contain profound meanings and open up new possibilities in understanding and using Tarot.

More info

https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/international-icon/

BB014: The Fool no.3

THE FOOL no.3


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BB013: Simple Illustrations, Profound Meanings: Exploring The Stick Figure Tarot Deck

The Stick Figure Tarot


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Exploring the Simple Yet Fascinating World of The Stick Figure Tarot

In the complex world of Tarot reading, The Stick Figure Tarot emerges as a breath of fresh air with its creative simplicity. Designed by artist Lar deSouza in 1999, it offers a fresh and humorous take on the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck.

With just over 500 sets released, The Stick Figure Tarot has become a rare artifact, making a strong impression on the Tarot community. Each card is simply drawn with stick figure imagery, yet retains all the necessary symbols and meanings of the Tarot. This simplicity not only makes it accessible for beginners but also brings joy to those familiar with Tarot.

The Stick Figure Tarot is not just a divination tool but also a unique piece of art, reflecting finesse in every stroke. It embodies humor and a free-spirited nature, refreshing the way we perceive and use Tarot cards.

Whether you are a beginner or a Tarot expert, The Stick Figure Tarot promises to provide you with engaging and unique reading experiences, opening up a limitless space for creativity in the world of Tarot reading.

More info

https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/stick-figure/

 

BB012: Super 8-Bit Tarot - The Unique Fusion of Tarot and the 8-Bit Gaming World

Super 8-Bit Tarot


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Super 8-Bit Tarot: When Tarot Art Meets the Digital World

In the diverse world of Tarot, the Super 8-Bit Tarot stands out with a delicate blend of tradition and modernity. Designed by Indigo Kelleigh, this deck reimagines the classic Rider-Waite Tarot cards through the lens of pixel art, bringing a fresh breeze to both Tarot enthusiasts and digital art lovers.

Each card is created with a resolution of 88x152 pixels, using the standard 8-bit color palette of Mac OS, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the player. More than just a divination tool, the Super 8-Bit Tarot is also a work of art, appealing to those who are fond of 8-bit video games.

The deck not only preserves the traditional symbols and meanings but also adds a distinctive “retro” quality. From major arcana cards like The Fool or The Lovers to the smaller suits like Cups or Swords, each card is creatively reinterpreted, making the reading experience more interesting and novel than ever.

The Super 8-Bit Tarot is not just a deck of cards; it is a journey back in time, an adventure in a virtual world where imagination and creativity know no bounds.

More info

https://tarotfans.com/8bit-tarot-review/If

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Plan Your Visit

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Getting Here

Adress: 44 Nguyen Khuyen Street, An Cu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam.
Phone Number: +(84) 916416409.
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Hours and Admission

All days from 10 am to 17 pm. Closed on the last day and 1st day of solar and lunar new year.
Mandatory reservation 2 days in advanced.
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Plan and Guide

Museum has three floors corresponding to three main themes: Lithotherapy, Cartomancy and Demonology.
You can download brochures, plan and guide here.
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Bookstores and Shopping

You can buy many antique or reproduction objects, directly in the bookstores. You can also buy it online via our partners website, safely with paypal account.
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Events and Exbihitions

You can participe in many events, included workshops, meetings or exhibitions, monthly at the museum. Check our future and previous events!
You can also celebrate your events in the museum.
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Coffeeshop and Salon de The

A small coffeeshop and Salon de The is located directly inside the museum. You can taste your coffee/tea during your visit.
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Tarot Service Center

The museum also has a free-to-use room for the tarot/oracle reading service. All readers are welcome ! The museum also has monthly free tarot courses for everyone !
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Friends of Museum

Why not become our influencers or sponsors or partners or volunteers? You can benefit many offers with the museum. Your help is greatly appreciated!
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Givings and Donations

The museum always needs your helps to enlarge the collections and improve the quality. All givings and donations are welcome. Your help is greatly appreciated !
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Address

MUSEUM OF TAROT AND ORACLE

44 Nguyen Khuyen Street, An Cu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, 900 000 Can Tho City, Vietnam

Phone number

(+84) (0) 916416409

Email:

contact@museum-tarot.org