Fortune telling card is a term used to describe cards used for divination, such as tarot cards. Tarot is a five letter word that is used to refer to a specific type of fortune telling card. Tarot cards are believed to have originated in the 15th century and are still used today for divination. They are typically composed of 78 cards divided into two sections, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards that represent major life events, while the Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards that represent everyday events.