The Classic Rider Waite Smith Tarot | Tarot Cards | A. E. Waite & Pamela Colman Smith
- Original Deck By: A. E. Waite & Pamela Colman Smith (1909)
- Modern Guidebook By: Tania Ahsan & Alice Ekrek About the Deck
This delightful tarot kit contains the classic Rider Waite Smith tarot deck and an accompanying full-colour guidebook, presented in a beautiful lidded box. First published in 1909, the Rider Waite Smith tarot is the iconic deck for those interested in the occult and mysticism. With rich imagery and spiritually elevated guidance on meaning, the collaboration between occult writer Arthur Edward Waite and illustrator Pamela Colman Smith unlocked a world of symbolism that has helped readers divine hidden truths about themselves and others for more than a century. This classic deck is paired with a modern, practical guidebook offering advice on how to look after your cards and use them in readings for yourself and others — together offering a perfect entryway into the magical world of tarot for beginners and deck collectors alike. Who It's For
Ideal for tarot beginners wanting an authentic entry point into the tradition, and for deck collectors wanting a beautifully packaged edition of the original, most influential tarot deck ever published. What's Inside
- The original 78-card Rider Waite Smith deck
- A 128-page full-colour guidebook, with modern, practical guidance on card meanings and how to read for yourself and others
- Presented in a sleek, lidded box About the Original Creators
Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942) was a British mystic and scholar of occultism, and a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. In 1909, he commissioned fellow Golden Dawn member Pamela Colman Smith (1878–1951) to design a fully illustrated 78-card tarot deck — the first of its kind to give every card, including the Minor Arcana, its own complete narrative scene. Published by the Rider Company of London, the resulting deck transformed tarot from a card game into the rich symbolic language of modern cartomancy, and remains the most widely used and recognised tarot deck in the world. About the Modern Contributors
Alice Ekrek is a British writer, astrologer, and tarot reader based in England, with more than fifteen years of experience across both fields. She serves as secretary of the Sophia Committee, which supports the study of astrology in higher education, and has spent seven years on the Astrological Association Council.
Tania Ahsan is a British author, editor, and journalist focused on mind, body, and spirit topics, having written for publications including The Guardian and Metro, and previously edited Prediction and Kindred Spirit magazines. She currently works as a senior editor at Arcturus Books. Publisher
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