There are many theories what the term Tarot defines, yet none of them trace it back to the most obvious source, Sanskrit language. Tarot derived from Sanskrit taras; i.e. voyage, referring to life as a voyage, a guide, how to continue on your journey in life. The other word is Tara, which is translating to asterism, passage, knowledge, communication between man and the universe, the sacred text and science of the ancient Phoenicians known today as the Romani people or Gypsies.
The Origin of Tarot