Zener Cards
Zener cards are a classic tool for testing psychic abilities, especially telepathy and clairvoyance. The deck consists of 5 simple symbols, each of which is repeated several times. Originally developed for scientific experiments in the 1930s, the cards remain popular among paranormal researchers and psychology enthusiasts.
Author: Karl Zener
Publisher: Various (the most famous publications are US Games Systems, ESP Research Association)
Year of creation: around 1930
Number of cards: 25 cards (5 repetitions of each of the 5 symbols: circle, cross, waves, square, star)
Description: Cards can be either plastic or cardboard; without instructions or with a booklet on working with extrasensory perception
Subject: Psychology of perception, telepathy, intuition, scientific experiments
Tradition: Not related to the Tarot or Oracle system - this is a tool for developing intuition and testing ESP
Illustrations: Minimalistic, black and white geometric symbols
Card size: Standard playing size (approx. 6 x 9 cm), may vary
Suitable for: Those interested in parapsychology, intuitive practices, and a scientific approach to extrasensory perception
This deck is not about fortune telling, but about the practice of perception: simple in form, but deep in the possibilities for self-development and exploration of the boundaries of consciousness.