{"product_id":"rider-waite-tarot-deck","title":"The Rider Waite Tarot Deck | Tarot Cards | Arthur Edward Waite","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Rider Tarot Deck – The Original 1909 Classic That Shaped Modern Tarot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Edward Waite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pamela Colman Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1909, this is the deck that changed tarot forever. Created through the collaboration of occult scholar Arthur Edward Waite and artist Pamela Colman Smith, it broke from centuries of tradition by giving every card in the deck — Major and Minor Arcana alike — a fully illustrated scene, rather than the plain repeating symbols found on earlier decks. That single shift made tarot far more intuitive to read, and \u003cstrong\u003eit's the reason nearly every modern deck since has followed the same visual language\u003c\/strong\u003e. This edition preserves Smith's original hand-drawn titles and comes with an instruction booklet, keeping the deck as close as possible to its historic 1909 form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true cornerstone deck, equally at home with someone picking up tarot for the very first time and with a seasoned reader who wants the authentic original in their collection. Its imagery is the foundation most tarot teaching still refers back to, making it a natural choice for students, teachers, and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 tarot cards in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 Major Arcana cards depicting archetypal energies and life's spiritual journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56 fully illustrated Minor Arcana cards — a first for tarot at the time, and still what makes this deck so easy to read intuitively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal hand-drawn card titles, preserved from the 1909 artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction booklet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArthur Edward Waite\u003c\/strong\u003e (1857–1942) was a genuine scholar of occultism, writing extensively on mysticism, ceremonial magic, and the Western esoteric tradition throughout his life. As a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, he commissioned Pamela Colman Smith to create this deck under his direction, drawing on his deep knowledge of symbolism to shape its imagery. Waite went on to detail the deck's meanings in his companion volume, \u003cem\u003eThe Key to the Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePamela Colman Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e was an artist and fellow member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, whose varied mystical influences flow through every card she created. It was her decision to fully illustrate the Minor Arcana — rather than leaving them as simple repeated suit symbols — that set this deck apart from everything that came before it, and her artwork has gone on to shape the visual language of tarot for generations of readers and deck creators since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. Games Systems, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information provided at inspiremeonline.co.nz, including AI-assisted product descriptions, is for educational and informational purposes only. Metaphysical properties reflect traditional folklore and widely-shared belief rather than scientific or medical claims and are complementary practices and not a replacement for medical treatment or professional care. Always consult a qualified health professional for medical concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOOKREPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54450858295606,"sku":"1830","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0872\/1735\/files\/The_Rider_Waite_Tarot_Deck_Tarot_Cards_Arthur_Edward_Waite.jpg?v=1787429143","url":"https:\/\/inspiremeonline.co.nz\/products\/rider-waite-tarot-deck","provider":"Inspire Me Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}