For a city like Bengaluru that runs on startups and fresh ideas, the newest obsession is carto Mancy, or the practice of divination using a deck of cards, specifically the practice of tarot reading. While the city moves forward relentlessly and its residents keep chasing one goal after another, tarot reading provides them with the perfect opportunity to press the brakes. It also provides them with a chance to question their lives and ask the cards to show the direction forward.
The rise of tarot
Tarot card reading is a form of carto Mancy, which is the practice of using a deck of cards to seek answers to the unknown and the mystical realms of life. It originated in the fifteenth century with roots in Europe. The practice has travelled all over the world, and eventually, in the early 2020s, it became extremely popular on the internet to do tarot readings. It started out with readings for various star signs and days of the month, and eventually, as tarot reading grew popular, people started to take personal bookings and appointments. Seeing the rise in popularity of tarot reading, more and more people started to pick up the practice. What began as a fun activity during a round of drinks and late-night parties turned into a passion for many.
Tarot for the community
Tarot reading today has become an activity that calls for community, one that has the ability to bring people together and have them connect. Be it a person simply interested in tarot reading, or one who has studied the practice deeply. For Anagha A, tarot reading has just been one of her hobbies that she picked up in college. However, as she did more readings for her friends, the number of people approaching her with questions and seeking advice slowly increased. Eventually, she did tarot readings in her hostel every Friday night, offering her friends an activity to take part in together and spend some quality time.
Tarot as a getaway
There are also many who provide professional readings in and around the city of Bengaluru, such as Ananya’s Tarot Room and Mystic Divya. While the city rushes throughout the week, it slows down on the weekends, and in the quiet by lanes of cities such as Indiranagar and Koramangala, individuals do tarot reading, helping one make their life decisions and directions by what the cards choose for them. While many dismiss these practices as baseless, it provides people with the extra push to make their dream come true or act as a caution in times of distress. Tarot reading, more than anything, allows individuals to think clearly and navigate their lives accordingly.
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