Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot
A Journey Through the History, Meaning, and Use of the World's Most Famous Deck
by Sasha Graham
Paperback, 504 pages
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Discover the Fascinating History and Divinatory Power of the 20th Century's Most Popular Tarot Deck
Originally published in 1909 to little fanfare, the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot went on to become the bestselling tarot deck of all time. This complete guide shares the compelling story of the deck's creation, a complete analysis of what each card means, and 78 spreads to help you integrate each card's unique spiritual energy.
Discover how artist Pamela Colman Smith and occultist Arthur Waite combined their knowledge of astrology, Kabbalah, metaphysics, mythology, and theater to realize their profound vision. Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot delves deeply into the roots of these influential cards, exploring how Waite and Smith brought together an enchanting set of esoteric symbols and formed a magical deck that has guided, inspired, validated, and challenged the countless readers and seekers who have sought its wisdom.
Llewellyn Publications (September 8, 2018)
8 x 1.13 x 10 inches
Sasha Graham
Sasha Graham teaches and lectures around the world and close to home including the Omega Institute and Kripalu. Her work has been translated into Chinese, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese. She is the author of Tarot Diva, 365 Tarot Spreads, 365 Tarot Spells, Llewellyn’s Complete Book of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot, and the forthcoming Magic of Tarot. She served as editor and writer of Lo Scarabeo’s Tarot Fundamentals, Tarot Experience, and Tarot Compendium. Sasha is a contributing author of Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac, 2020, 2022, Witches’ Datebook 2022, and Llewellyn’s Witches’ Calendar, 2021. Her tarot decks include Tarot of Haunted House, Dark Wood Tarot, and the forthcoming Tarot of the Witch's Garden.
Sasha’s evolving story (you might call it a fairy tale) just goes to show you what happens when you push forward, follow your instincts, and believe in magic.
