Rider-Waite Tarot has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks, which follow the archetypal images created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite. This edition includes Smith's original hand drawn titles.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 Smith's ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and experience have made the Rider-Waite Tarot a model for the designs of many tarot packs. -- (from The Encyclopedia of Tarot, Volume III)Rider-Waite Tarot was named one of the Top Ten Tarot Decks of All Time by Aeclectic Tarot.Pamela Colman SmithBorn February 16, 1878, in Middlesex, England to American parents, Smith's childhood years were spent between London, New York, and Kingston, Jamaica. During her teens, she traveled throughout England with the theatre company of Ellen Terry and Henry Irving. Thereafter, she began formal art training at Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, graduating in 1897.Smith returned to England, where she became a theatrical designer for miniature theatre, and an illustrator -- mainly of books, pamphlets and posters. Around 1903, she joined the Order of the Golden Dawn. In 1909, under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite, she undertook a series of seventy-eight allegorical paintings described by Waite as a rectified tarot pack. The designs, published in the same year by William Rider and Son, exemplify the mysticism, ritual, imagination, fantasy, and deep emotions of the artist.Arthur Edward WaiteBorn in America in 1857, Waite was raised and educated as a Catholic in England. Beginning at the age of 21, Waite pursued research and writing on psychical and esoteric matters. Soon after joining the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, he became the Grand Master, and redirected the focus of the order from magic to mysticism. The Golden Order, whose structural hierarchy was based on the Kabbalah, is considered the single greatest 20th century influence on the occult. Waite was a prolific author of occult texts, works on the Holy Grail, and the body of mystical knowledge, which comprises the basis of modern Tarot. He is best known as the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck and author of its companion volume The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, first published in 1910.

• Format Cards | 56 pages
• Dimensions 73.66 x 124.46 x 30.48mm | 244.94g
• Publication date 01 Mar 2003
• Publisher U.S. Games
• Publication City/Country CT, United States
• Language English

Youthful, contemporary, fashionable and fun, Modern Witch Tarot is THE deck of 2019Modern Witch Tarot is a stylish, fashion-forward interpretation of traditional Rider-Waite-Smith tarot by acclaimed Long Lost and Submerged illustrator Lisa Sterle.
Marrying classic symbolism to a modern, diverse and all-female setting this vibrant, highly anticipated deck breathes fresh life to the tarot!

• Format Cards | 78 pages
• Dimensions 70 x 121 x 51mm | 28g
• Publication date 19 Nov 2019
• Publisher Liminal 11
• Publication City/Country United Kingdom
• Language English

Ever feel as if you don't know which path to take, which decision to make, or what you really want in life? This beginner's guide to using tarot is specifically geared for personal guidance and self development to help you understand your motivations, strengths, talents and inner wisdom on your journey through life. Whether you are looking for a simple yes or no answer, or want a more in-depth analysis of where you are right now or what lies ahead, this tarot will guide you in your decision-making process.

The pack includes 78 major and minor arcana cards and an accompanying 144-page book explaining the meanings of each card, plus a section on different ways to lay them out in spreads.

• Format Cards | 78 Cards 144 pages
• Dimensions 145 x 205 x 35.56mm | 612.35g
• Publication date 06 Apr 2021
• Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English

Tarot For All Ages is one of the first tarot decks aimed at a younger audience.
Tarot for all Ages contains 78 cards that work as a fully functional tarot deck, plus a booklet which explains the spiritual and intuitive power of the cards to help you conduct your own readings.
Tarot is not just for grown-ups!

Tarot cards have had a number of uses historically, including for card games, but today they are primarily used for seeking answers to questions, often as a quest for divine guidance or inspiration. Readers of all experience levels can experience the cards' answer being given in an uncanny way, revealing something hidden but recognisable in a situation or thought process. Therein lies the significance of the Major (22) and Minor (56) Arcana cards, unearthing "secrets" buried in the deeper realms of consciousness and experience.

UNIQUE: This tarot card deck is perfect for a younger or beginner audience to tarot readings. (Ages 11+)

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: 78 inspiringly illustrated cards and a spined summary booklet.

FUN & COLOURFUL: Feast your eyes on the intricate details and design of each card. The child-friendly illustrations by the creative director of Illustoria magazine, Elizabeth Haidle.

HIGHEST QUALITY: Includes a full colour booklet (with spine) explaining the cards and simple instructions for beginners on creating your own readings

GIFTS: If you're looking for the perfect gift for a beginner or inquisitive younger audience, the Tarot For All Ages is the ultimate gift for birthdays, Christmas and tarot lovers!

• Format Cards | 78 pages
• Dimensions 110 x 162 x 52mm | 477g
• Publication date 20 Apr 2021
• Publisher Orion Publishing Co
• Imprint Laurence King Publishing
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Illustrations note 78 Illustrations, unspecified