{"id":10808967725366,"title":"The Classic Rider Waite Smith Tarot | Tarot Cards | A. E. Waite \u0026 Pamela Colman Smith","handle":"the-classic-rider-waite-smith-tarot-cards-a-e-waite-pamela-colman-smith","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Rider Waite Smith Tarot – The Original 1909 Deck in a Modern Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Deck By:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. E. Waite \u0026amp; Pamela Colman Smith (1909)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Guidebook By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tania Ahsan \u0026amp; Alice Ekrek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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In 1909, he commissioned fellow Golden Dawn member \u003cstrong\u003ePamela Colman Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Modern Contributors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice Ekrek\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTania Ahsan\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcturus Publishing\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"}