Okay, so, I was messing around with this whole tarot thing the other day, you know, trying to get a handle on whether it’s like, a big “T” Tarot or just a little “t” tarot. It’s one of those things that can make your writing look all polished and pro, or just kinda meh, you know?
So, I dug into it. I went down a rabbit hole of websites and articles, just trying to figure out the deal. Turns out, it’s not as straightforward as you’d think. There’s a bit of a rule, but also a bit of a “do what feels right” vibe going on.
Here’s the gist, from what I gathered: When you’re talking about Tarot with a capital “T”, like, the whole concept of it, the practice, you know, “The Tarot” as this big, mystical thing, then yeah, you slap a capital “T” on that bad boy. It’s like giving it respect, treating it as its own special entity. You’re talking about it in a more formal, or just, a bigger-picture way, it gets capitalized.
But, and here’s where it gets a little loosey-goosey, when you’re just throwing the word around, like “I did a tarot reading,” or “those tarot cards are pretty,” then it’s all lowercase. It’s just a regular word in those cases, no need to get fancy.
Then I started looking at the names of the cards themselves, like The Magician or The Lovers. Those are always capitalized. Always. It’s like their actual names, their titles, so you gotta give them that capital letter love. It’s the rule, and it makes sense when you think about it.
Here are some examples of what I found
- “I’m learning about The Tarot.” (See? Big T because it’s the whole shebang.)
- “She reads tarot cards for her friends.” (Lowercase because it’s just something she does.)
- “The Empress is my favorite card.” (Capital because it’s the card’s name.)
And some folks even said it’s kinda like spelling “magic” with a “k” at the end. If it’s for divination, some people just like that capital “T” for Tarot. It’s their preference, and that’s cool too.
One more thing I learned is to be careful with the cards. You don’t use them when you are angry or upset. That is a no-no. You should be calm and centered when using them.
So, yeah, that’s what I found out on my little tarot capitalization adventure. It’s a mix of rules and personal style. But hey, at least now we know a little more, right? And our writing can look a little sharper because of it. Hope this helps someone else out there who’s been scratching their head over this!
