The term MEDIUM can refer to two different crossword solutions: SEANCE (6 letters) and TAROT (5 letters). A SEANCE is a gathering of people who attempt to communicate with spirits of the dead. It is often associated with spiritualism, a religious movement that began in the 19th century. Tarot is a type of card game that originated in the 15th century. It is used for divination and fortune-telling, and is composed of 78 cards divided into two parts: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.