Marseille Tarot

Current historical research shows that Tarot cards originated in the 14th century with elaborate and ornate art depicted on some of these most earliest decks, that would have been reserved for the wealthy only. However it was not until the 17-18th centuries that a common structure of the Tarot was developed into what we know call the "Tarot de Marseille". One of these first Marseille Tarot decks to be printed with a set form and structure for Tarot was in 1701 and featured images printed from wood block prints. Though it had its start in Italy and Spain, the Marseille Tarot is named for the French city, and can be commonly found with either French, Italian or Spanish card titles. Below I have the French titles followed by the English translation in brackets.
(links to each card will appear below as I post about each card)

The Major Arcana

0 Le Mat (Fool)

I Le Bateleur (Magician)

II La Papesse (Popess)

III L'Imperatrice (Empress)

IV L'Empereur (Emperor)

V Le Pape (Pope)

VI L'Amoureux (Lover)

VII Le Chariot (Chariot)

VIII La Justice (Justice)

IX L'Hermite (Hermit)

X La Roue De Fortune (Wheel of Fortune)

XI La Force (Strength)

XII Le Pendu (Hanged Man)

XIII untitled (Death)

XIV Temperance (Temperance)

XV Le Diable (Devil)

XVI La Maison Dieu (Tower)

XVII L'Etoile (Star)

XVIII La Lune (Moon)

XIX Le Soleil (Sun)

XX Le Jugement (Judgement)

XXI Le Monde (World)

The Minor Arcana

Batons (Clubs)

Ace Batons (Ace of Wands)

Two Batons (Two of Wands)

Three Batons (Three of Wands)

Four Batons (Four of Wands)

Five Batons (Five of Wands)

Six Batons (Six of Wands)

Seven Batons (Seven of Wands)

Eight Batons (Eight of Wands)

Nine Batons (Nine of Wands)

Ten Batons (Ten of Wands)

Valet De Batons (Page of Wands)

Cavalier De Batons (Knight of Wands)

Reyne De Batons (Queen of Wands)

Roy De Batons (King of Wands)

Coupes (Cups)

Ace Coupe (Ace of Cups)

Two Coupe (Two of Cups)

Three Coupe (Three of Cups)

Four Coupe (Four of Cups)

Five Coupe (Five of Cups)

Six Coupe (Six of Cups)

Seven Coupe (Seven of Cups)

Eight Coupe (Eight of Cups)

Nine Coupe (Nine of Cups)

Ten Coupe (Ten of Cups)

Valet De Coupe (Page of Cups)

Cavalier De Coupe (Knight of Cups)

Reyne De Coupe (Queen of Cups)

Roy De Coupe (King of Cups)

 

D'Epees (Swords)

Ace D'Epee (Ace of Swords)

Two D'Epee (Two of Swords)

Three D'Epee (Three of Swords)

Four D'Epee (Four of Swords)

Five D'Epee (Five of Swords)

Six D'Epee (Six of Swords)

Seven D'Epee (Seven of Swords)

Eight D'Epee (Eight of Swords)

Nine D'Epee (Nine of Swords)

Ten D'Epee (Ten of Swords)

Valet D'Epee (Page of Swords)

Cavalier D'Epee (Knight of Swords)

Reyne D'Epee (Queen of Swords)

Roy D'Epee (King of Swords)

 

Deniers (Coins)

Ace Deniers (Ace of Coins)

Two Deniers (Two of Coins)

Three Deniers (Three of Coins)

Four Deniers (Four of Coins)

Five Deniers (Five of Coins)

Six Deniers (Six of Pentacles)

Seven Deniers (Seven of Coins)

Eight Deniers (Eight of Coins)

Nine Deniers (Nine of Coins)

Ten Deniers (Ten of Coins)

Valet De Deniers (Page of Coins)

Cavalier De Deniers (Knight of Coins)

Reyne De Deniers (Queen of Coins)

Roy De Deniers (King of Coins)

 

The card meanings and associations found here are my own and make sense to me. While being heavily influenced from the accompanying guidebook, they have been further developed through research and study, as well as personal experiences and workings with the cards. Your own associations and opinions about these card meanings may differ.