The formula to calculate the number of possible combinations in a Tarot deck is:
\[ C = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!} \]
where \( C \) is the number of combinations, \( n \) is the total number of Tarot cards in the deck, \( r \) is the number of cards drawn, and \( ! \) denotes factorial, which is the product of all positive integers up to that number.
Tarot combinations refer to the blending of meanings of two or more tarot cards that appear together in a reading. Each card in a tarot deck has its own individual symbolism and interpretation, but when they are read together, their meanings can change or deepen, creating a more nuanced and detailed message. This combination can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the situation or question at hand. The interpretation of these combinations can vary greatly depending on the reader's intuition, the context of the question, and the specific tarot spread used.
Let's assume we have the following values:
Step 1: Calculate the factorial of the total number of Tarot cards:
\[ 78! = 78 \times 77 \times 76 \times \ldots \times 1 \]
Step 2: Calculate the factorial of the number of cards drawn:
\[ 3! = 3 \times 2 \times 1 = 6 \]
Step 3: Calculate the factorial of the difference between the total number of cards and the number of cards drawn:
\[ (78 - 3)! = 75! \]
Step 4: Divide the factorial of the total number of cards by the product of the factorial of the number of cards drawn and the factorial of the difference:
\[ C = \frac{78!}{3! \times 75!} = \frac{78 \times 77 \times 76}{6} = 76076 \]
Therefore, the number of possible combinations is \( C = 76076 \).
