Tarot cards, since the Renaissance, have been the cards with which divination, meditation and self-knowledge are practiced. Originally used as a game, over time they have taken on a deeper meaning related to esotericism and spirituality. Each tarot card is rich in symbolism and archetypes, often associated with mythology, astrology and kabbalah, a direct link to the exploration of the unconscious and various aspects of human life. 

There are twenty-two Major Arcana, assigned to each individual through his or her birth date, and each symbolizes a universal aspect of the human experience, spiritual precepts, or fundamental principles of life. Calculating the Birth Tarot (for oneself or a special someone) is a tool that allows one to identify the card or cards that most closely scrutinize a person's essence, offering a unique perspective on character traits, personal challenges, hidden talents and the future. Looking within helps one better understand one's true essence and the nature of one's destiny.

The process for discovering one's Major and Shadow Arcana may vary, but it is often based on numerological calculations that start with the day, month, and year in which one was born. Knowing the Major and Shadow Arcana is tantamount to coming to terms with our strengths and weaknesses, so that we can commit to bringing out the former and working on the latter, thus finding our own personal and brilliant balance.