The concept of the Horny Arcana has its roots in various ancient cultures and mystical traditions. For example:

It’s funny. It’s relatable. But as a useful reader, writing it off as just a joke means missing some of the most powerful, creative, and life-affirming energy in the deck.

Blood is the classic magical link, but according to the , generative fluids (semen for projective energy, vaginal fluid for receptive/scrying energy) are superior. They are the "Prima Materia" of desire.