Although originally used for playing simple games when introduced many centuries ago, Tarot cards became associated with mysticism and magic in the 18th and 19th centuries and that association remains today. Enrique Enriquez, a poet based in New York City, has been called the future of tarot. He does not believe in spirits, fate or any occult symbolism normally associated with the tarot. He uses the tarot to craft moving and unforgettable stories.