Feature
●Rider-Waite Tarot has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks, which follow the archetypal images created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite.
●A unique feature of the Rider-Waite deck, and one of the of the principal reasons for its enduring popularity, is that all of the cards, including the Minor Arcana, depict full scenes with figures and symbols.
●Prior to the Rider-Waite Tarot, the pip cards of almost all tarot decks were marked only with the arrangement of the suit signs -- swords, wands, cups, and coins, or pentacles. The pictorial images on all the cards allow interpretations without the need to repeatedly consult explanatory text.
●The innovative Minor Arcana, and Pamela Colman Smiths ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and experience have made the Rider-Waite Tarot a model for the designs of many tarot packs
●The Premiere Edition includes 78 cards, each measuring about 4.75" x 2.75". Spread sheet measures 18" x 20". Instruction booklet -36 pages- by A.E. Waite
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Description
Sets The Standard
Rider-Waite Tarot has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks, which follow the archetypal images created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite. This edition includes Smith’s original hand drawn titles.
Unique Deck
A unique feature of the Rider-Waite deck, and one of the of the principal reasons for its enduring popularity, is that all of the cards, including the Minor Arcana, depict full scenes with figures and symbols. Prior to the Rider-Waite Tarot, the pip cards of almost all tarot decks were marked only with the arrangement of the suit signs -- swords, wands, cups, and coins, or pentacles.
Easy To Use
The pictorial images on all the cards allow interpretations without the need to repeatedly consult explanatory text.
Model Design
The innovative Minor Arcana, and Pamela Colman Smiths ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and experience have made the Rider-Waite Tarot a model for the designs of many tarot packs.
Everything You Need
The Premiere Edition includes 78 cards, each measuring about 4.75" x 2.75". Spread sheet measures 18" x 20". Instruction booklet -36 pages- by A.E. Waite