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Ricardo Casais
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Discover the Mystical World of Tarot with Python

Introduction: Why I Built This

Have you ever been curious about tarot readings but felt overwhelmed by the decks and interpretations? I wanted to create a simple, interactive way to explore tarot using Python. This project was born out of a desire to combine coding with the mystical world of tarot cards—making the experience accessible for beginners, while also being fun for enthusiasts.

See It in Action

Tarot Reading

About the Code

My Python program simulates a tarot reading by shuffling a deck of tarot cards, drawing a few, and displaying their meanings in a clear, user-friendly format. It uses object-oriented programming to manage the deck and cards, making the code modular and easy to extend.

Key features include:

  • A complete tarot deck with both Major and Minor Arcana.
  • Randomized shuffling for authentic readings.
  • Clean formatting of card meanings for readability.
  • Easy-to-use functions for drawing single or multiple cards.

Check out the full code on GitHub.

Conclusion

This project has been a rewarding journey, merging logic and intuition in one interactive experience. It’s a great starting point for anyone wanting to explore tarot, or just enjoy a little mystical fun. Future updates might include adding card reversals, interactive GUI, or integrating with web applications—but for now, it’s a solid foundation to explore the magical world of tarot through code.

Try it out yourself and see what the cards reveal!

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