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A variety of styles of tarot decks and designs exist and a number of typical regional patterns have emerged.

Historically, one of the most important designs is the one usually known as the Tarot de Marseilles.

This standard pattern was the one studied by Court de Gébelin, and cards based on this style illustrate his Le Monde primitif.

The Tarot de Marseilles was also popularized in the 20th century by Paul Marteau.

Some current editions of cards based on the Marseilles design go back to a deck of a particular Marseilles design that was printed by Nicolas Conver in 1760.

Other regional styles include the " Swiss " Tarot.

This one substitutes Juno and Jupiter for the Papess, or High Priestess and the Pope, or Hierophant.

In Florence an expanded deck called Minchiate was used.

This deck of 96 cards includes astrological symbols including the four elements, as well as traditional tarot motifs.