Tarot and Medici Solitaire. Fortune-telling Practice

Yet for the working mechanics of the Medici Solitaire algorithm, what is required is a 'unit' in its most straightforward, human sense.

The author's speculations on why the 'unit' and 'zero' vanished from the modern deck are recounted in chapters 13 and 13 bis of this very book.

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With all additions complete, the deck should comprise four suits: 64 cards, with 16 cards to each suit.

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The Minor Arcana consist of four suits—Wands, Swords, Cups, and Pentacles. Each suit contains Zero, One, Two, Three, and so on up to Ten.

Then come the 'court cards' or 'picture cards'—Page (Jack), Knight (Rider), Queen, King, and Ace.

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Important!

When preparing the PM spread by hand, a complete deck can be assembled from two poker decks. To do this, the most suitable cards from the second deck are converted into the missing ones from the first, until the full set is complete.

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For the ordinary poker deck, one must add four 'Zeroes', four 'Ones', and four 'Raiders'.

'Zeroes' are conveniently fashioned from the twos. 'Ones' are best improvised from the threes or fives. 'Raiders'—from the 'Kings' or 'Jacks'. To obliterate the previous illustration, employ a white marker or the so-called correction fluid.

Jokers, too, are to be removed from the deck.

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2. In the modern playing deck, Denarii—or Coins—have become the suit of Diamonds; Cups, the suit of Hearts; Swords, the suit of Spades; Staves, the suit of Clubs.

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1. Any problem may be approached by various methods and means. Accordingly, the Medici Solitaire may be constructed through different algorithms and techniques.

Each such algorithm will possess its own peculiarities, yet provided certain Hermetic Laws are followed, all shall be legitimate.

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Below, we shall consider one of the algorithms for composing the PM.

The author of this algorithm christened it the 'Seal of the Templars.'

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Fig. The Seal of the Templars (photo from Wikipedia).

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Scheme of the Medici Solitaire spread according to the 'Seal of the Templars' algorithm.

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Step № 1 of constructing the PM: Lining the table.

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Take a wide table and trace it into a grid of 5 rows and 17 columns, all of equal width. The cells should be just a touch larger than a standard playing card.

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In the top row, from left to right, note the column for enumerating the suits, then number the remaining columns from 1 to 16.

The suits are irrevocably tethered to their own row.

Which suit is placed in which row is indicated in the left column of the table. Furthermore, the leftmost column can also serve a purpose when reorganizing the cards.

Solitaire is, at first, laid out in rows of four cards—that is, four rows of fifteen columns each.

For a manual spread, it is most desirable to have a wide table, preferably lined. Alternatively, should you employ a computer, any ordinary text editor—Word, for example—will suffice.

Nevertheless, where possible, it is recommended to eschew manual layouts and instead avail yourself of specialized programs.28

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For example, as follows:

Fig. Table lining.

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Step № 2 of constructing the PM). At this stage, one selects the manner in which suits alternate along the rows of the table.

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Which type of suit alternation is optimal for which tasks will be addressed later, in a separate chapter.

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There are three possible types of suit alternation:

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The 'reverse' type of suit alternation.

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In this type, the rows are filled from top to bottom in the following order: diamonds, Hearts, Spades, Clubs.

Or, in other words: Denarii, Cups, Swords, Staves. Or, to put it differently: the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air.

That is, a sequential raising of frequency.

In other words, from Matter backwards ('in reverse') to the Absolute. That is, a path “contrary” to the natural way of manifesting an idea.

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Important!

The reading of the PM spread begins from the upper left corner of the table.

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In the table, for example, it appears as follows:

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Fig. The 'reverse' type of suit alternation.

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“Direct” suit alternation type.

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In this mode, the rows are filled consecutively from top to bottom by Clubs, Spades, Hearts, and diamonds. Or, in other words: Staves, Swords, Cups, Denarii. Or, put differently, the elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

That is, a sequential lowering of frequency. From the Absolute, “directly” into Matter. That is, a “direct” path to the incarnation of an idea.

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In the table, for example, it appears as follows:

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Fig. “Direct” suit alternation type.

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The “Mixed” suit alternation type.

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With this type, the rows are filled from top to bottom with suits in an arbitrary or random order.

There may be a total of 4*3*2*1—2=22 mixed variations of suit alternation.

In this case, the frequency of traffic flow through the PM takes on a nonlinear character.

In the table, this might look, for example, as follows:

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Fig. The “Mixed” suit alternation type.

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From here, the layout of the Medici Solitaire will be considered using the example of “Direct” suit alternation.

Rules for constructing the Medici Solitaire according to the ‘Seal of the Templars’ algorithm.

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Rule 1. The fundamental law employed in Medici Solitaire is the Hermetic Rule of Sympathy and Valency. In practice, this manifests as neighboring cards being combined—stacked, if you will—either by denomination or by suit.

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As is only natural, in such combinations the later cards remain on top, while the earlier ones quietly ‘retire’ below. As if vanishing from view. This is analogous to the flow of time.

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Important!

In practice, the Medici Solitaire is arranged, but on the table it remains—in all its laid-out glory.

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For such an arrangement to be possible, one must observe the following rule for laying out the Solitaire:

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Rule 2. Each column must contain all four suits.

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In essence, only the presence of all four suits together yields an energetic coordinate in space.

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Fig. The coordinate of any object: (x, y, z, t).

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Much like the intersection of latitude and longitude coordinates on a map, or a three-dimensional projection in an engineer’s blueprint. Only here, we employ a four-dimensional projection, since our visible physical world is, after all, four-dimensional.

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Essentially, each column serves as a symbolic-object coordinate.

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Rule 3. At the same time, the cards within a single column must not coincide either by Denomination or by suit. Otherwise, they will simply not fit together properly.

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Fig. Those who ‘crumple’ the rules are destined to ‘crease’ the card spread itself.

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An “incorrect” addition of the PM manifests in the multidimensional world as a “crumpling” of its structure. Thus, the PM spread must be rather strictly structured according to certain rules.

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A kind of exception to this rule is that the “target,” Raiders, “flag,” and “trigger” cards are arranged in a single vertical column.

For, in essence, they represent a single card in four projections.

Therefore, in the four columns on the far right, a coincidence of cards by Denomination is possible without breaking the rules of the PM spread.

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Important!

In principle, the 'target' cards may coincide in denomination. However, this is generally not recommended for novice Stalkers, or, indeed, in most cases.

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The finer points of this nuance will be explained later.

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Rule 4. Cards in adjacent columns (from the 1st to the 12th) must not coincide in denomination. Otherwise, they will refuse to combine properly with each other. Adjacent columns should be combined in a uniform fashion exclusively by suit—and by suit alone. Therefore, cards in adjacent columns may coincide by suit, and only by suit.

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If these rules are ignored, the PM spread becomes ‘crumpled,’ its structure and resonance with the surrounding world disrupted. When ‘crumpled,’ its practical value tends toward zero. When ‘crumpled,’ the PM spread degenerates into a mere sequence of unstructured events.

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Step №3 in constructing the PM: a set of ‘target’ cards is laid out in column №16.

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That is, cards symbolizing the events you intend to ‘receive’ or to ‘provoke’ into ultimately ‘manifesting’ in reality. More about them somewhat later.

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Any of the 52 cards in the deck may find their place here, with the exception of Riders, Aces, and Jacks.

That is—2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Queen, King, or Ace of any suit.

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Important!

It is strongly advised against designating Zeroes as 'target' cards!

Since this may well lead to a deterioration of the Stalker's health during the PM.

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At the same time, one must remember that all suits should be represented among the set of 'target' cards.

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The role of the “target” cards will be explored in greater detail later, in a special chapter.

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Any card except “zeroes,” ones, Raiders, and Jacks may serve as a “target” card. The Denomination of the “Ones” cards is reserved for “trigger” cards. The Denomination of the “Jacks” cards is reserved for “flag” cards. The Denomination of the “Raiders” cards is reserved for trend cards.29

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The spread typically begins with the rightmost column of the table.

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All enumerations of cards proceed from top to bottom and from left to right. Starting from the top left corner of the table.

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Below are examples of target card spreads:

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Fig. An example of a proper target card spread. The target cards differ by denomination.

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A correct spread: Five of Clubs, Seven of Spades, Eight of Hearts, Ten of Diamonds. The PM spread rule is observed.

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Fig. An example of an ill-advised target card spread. The target cards repeat in denomination.

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Five of Clubs, Eight of Spades, Eight of Hearts, Five of Diamonds. The illustration presents a layout not recommended for beginners. The Denomination of the Clubs and Diamonds, Hearts and Spades cards in the column matches.

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Step № 4 of constructing the PM. Cards are laid out—Raiders (Knights).

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Alternatively, the card may be called Rider or Knight.

While many modern playing decks lack them, they do appear in Tarot decks. And in the PM spread, they are essential for synchronizing the traffic.

This card plays a special role and might be referred to as the ‘trend card’ or, if one prefers, the ‘tailwind card’, ‘mounting the saddle’, ‘loosened reins’, or ‘wind at your back’ card.

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In essence, it is the card of 'synchronizing' the magical strike of the PM with the world's current state.

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It plays a special part, and the role of the Raider cards will be examined more thoroughly later, in a dedicated chapter.

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Raiders are placed in the 15th column, in cells adjacent to the 'target' cards. The suit of the Raider, in any given cell, is determined by the suit of the row indicated on the left side of the table.

When laid out, the Raiders follow the same PM spread rules (1–4) as the other cards in the spread.

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Fig. Correct spread.

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The correct arrangement of the Raiders for this example:

Raider of Clubs, Raider of Spades, Raider of Hearts, Raider of Diamonds.

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Fig. Incorrect arrangement of the Raiders.

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Raider of Clubs, Raider of Spades, Raider of Diamonds, Raider of Hearts. Incorrect arrangement. The Diamond and Heart Raiders are in rows that do not correspond to their suit.

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Step № 5 of constructing the PM. The “trigger” cards—that is, the suit aces—are laid out.

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The “trigger” cards are placed in the 14th column, in the cells adjacent to the Raiders, according to the suit of the row.

'Aces' are absent both in the modern playing deck and in the modern Tarot deck. However, in this algorithm, their presence is mandatory.

The author's musings on this topic can be found in Chapter 13 of this book.

The role of the 'trigger' cards will be explored in greater detail later, in a dedicated chapter.

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Fig. Adding the 'trigger' cards.

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In the next Step, the 'ones' are added to the 14th column.

Ace of Clubs. Ace of Spades, Ace of Hearts, Ace of Diamonds.

Do not forget to place the cards by suit in their designated rows. The suit of the cards for each row is determined in advance, when selecting the spread type, and is shown on the left side of the table.

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Step № 6 of constructing the PM. At this point, the “flag” cards—the Jacks—are laid out.

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This card serves as a “flag” card—a kind of indicator on the PM panel, signaling, on the one hand, that the Solitaire is charged. And on the other, it is a declaration to the world that the Stalker is prepared to ‘discharge’ the Solitaire.

The “flag” cards are laid out in the 13th column, in the spaces adjacent to the “trigger” cards, according to the suit of the row.

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We’ll discuss them in more detail a bit later, in a special chapter.

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Fig. “Flag” cards: the correct spread.

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It is worth noting an important point. At this stage, the peculiar “framework” of the future Medici Solitaire spread has already taken shape. Given the set pattern of suit alternation and the “target” cards, it remains unchanged.

The remaining cards in the spread may be assigned by the Stalker in any arbitrary or random order.

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Important!!!

When arranging the remaining cards in the deck, it is ESSENTIAL to observe all four PM spread rules outlined in this chapter. Only then is the Medici Solitaire considered 'convergent,' and its use in Stalking becomes meaningful.

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'Non-convergent' PM spreads possess a 'crumpling' structure, making their enactment in real life rather pointless. After all, they are poorly synchronized with the flow of events.

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Step № 7 in constructing the PM. The top row of the PM spread is being filled in.

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Cards are laid out in an arbitrary or random fashion.

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It is recommended to draw cards by shuffling the remainder of the deck and randomly selecting a card of the required suit. If the card being laid out violates the PM spread rules, you must choose an alternative arrangement.

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Fig. Filling the first row: an example of an incorrect spread.

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An example of an incorrect spread is shown above. The 7 of Clubs, dealt into the 11th column, has been placed in a row that does not correspond to its suit.

Evidently, at this stage, the arrangement of cards in the other columns of the first row may be quite arbitrary. Naturally, this holds true if the suit of the card being placed matches the suit of the row.

It is recommended to take cards by shuffling the remainder of the deck and randomly selecting a card of the desired suit.

For example, as follows:

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Fig. Filling the first row: an example of a proper spread.

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The Clubs suit symbol from the first column has been removed, lest it be confused with the Ace.

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Примечания

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The author has repeatedly noted—and would like to stress once more—that his own authorship is highly conditional. He is, in essence, merely a somewhat eccentric typewriter that happened to compose these books. The true author of these volumes is the author's invisible Muse.

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Henceforth, where convenient, Medici Solitaire will be abbreviated as PM.

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'Uncle Borya' is a widely celebrated Personality—albeit only in rather narrow esoteric circles.

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Typically, the Tarot practitioner engaging with the public is a woman. They more easily find common ground with clients—who, incidentally, are usually women. Male Tarot readers, as a rule, tend not to declare their occupation openly. And male clients approach Tarot readers, typically, only when it’s already ‘too late for Borjomi’ and the situation has slipped beyond their control.

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In the Tibetan tradition, enlightened monks usually bestow upon the layperson some specific vow or limitation. For instance, never eat fried chicken. Or never ride horseback. Or, say, to forgo wearing clothes of a particular color, and so on.

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https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Точка_сборки or https://cyclowiki.org/wiki/Точка_сборки

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https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Изумрудная_скрижаль

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The rules governing the Medici Solitaire spread reflect Hermetic Principles such as Valence and Sympathy.

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Such a destructive action of disharmonized Forces in magic is known as 'Magical Rebound.' Magical Rebound is, of course, a consequence of Newton's Third Law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton's_laws_of_motion

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortune_telling

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For a more detailed explanation, see Chapters 13 and 13 bis of the 'Self-Study Guide to Stalking.'

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– And frankly—it’s just so dull! (Muse)

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The assignment of suits to the Elements is borrowed from B. Monosov. In the author’s opinion, his division of the Elements is unquestionably correct, even if it departs from the conventional one.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxing

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varna

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This chapter is reproduced from chapter 14 of the book 'Stalking Self-Study Guide.'

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And he couldn’t resist, and, truth be told, did it here and there anyway. How is he any worse than all those Ancient Hermeticists?

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Well, I was bored. Booуууууууred.

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Special applications – available on Play Market for Android, developer Assurrussa’s 'Secrets of Tarot – Medici Solitaire,' in the 'Card Games' section (as of 15.02.2021).

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Reserved – a reserved card may be used only in a specifically designated spot, for its intended purpose. And in no other way.