Rider Waite tarot deck

The Rider Waite Tarot is a blend of ancient beliefs and a unique way of divination, with classical and modern symbols from the fields of astrology, alchemy, religion or philosophical concepts. The Tarot cards reflect the destiny of man, from the serene days of childhood, to the will and the joyful and sad events of youth, the wisdom of maturity and the hardships of old age.

The Rider Waite deck - tarot is one of the most widely used tarot decks in the world. It could even be said that, given the size of the Anglo-Saxon world and the influence it has throughout the world, this tarot is more widely used than the Tarot of Marseilles. Several variants have been created based on this deck, such as the Radiant Rider Waite, Universal Rider Waite, etc.

Includes an instruction booklet and the complete set of 78 colored playing cards (22 of the Major Arcana and 56 of the Minor Arcana). A fascinating, complex yet simple magical set, with many esoteric and spiritual implications in its arcana intended for both beginners and connoisseurs. A famous and special tarot set, initiatory and profound. Enter now the fascinating world of tarot and find out what your future is and how you can influence it!

Based on the original (only authorized) edition of the famous 78-card Rider-Waite Tarot deck
Original illustrations by Pamela Colman Smith under the supervision of Arthur Edward Waite
Instructions taken from the book The Key to the Tarot, by Arthur Edward Waite
Dr. Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942) was a genuine follower of the occult, whose works, including The Sacred Kabbalah and The Key to the Tarot, were published in England in 1910. The key to the Tarot deck used by Waite was symbolism. He says in The Key to the Tarot: "The true Tarot is symbolism; it speaks no other language and gives no other clues."

What are the Tarot cards that Waite writes about so inspiringly?
What was the message of each of them and how did the fascinating symbols illustrated on them come about?

The precise origin of Tarot cards in antiquity remains uncertain. In his book Le monde primitif , published in 1781, Court de Gebelin hypothesized that the Tarot derived from an ancient Egyptian work: the Book of Thoth. Thoth was the Mercury of the Egyptians. He was considered one of the first kings and the inventor of the hieroglyphic system. Gebelin argues that the Tarot spread to Europe under the influence of the Egyptians and the Gypsies.

The appearance of Tarot cards in Europe predates White's book by over five centuries. A German monk, Johannes, describes a game called Ludas Cartarum , played in 1377. The 15th-century chronicler Covelluzzo describes the introduction of these playing cards to Viterbo in 1379. In 1369, playing cards are not mentioned in King Charles VI of France's decree against gambling. However, 28 years later, the mayor of Paris banned tennis, ball games, pinball, and the use of playing cards by workers by ordinance of 22 January 1397, except on holidays. It is generally accepted that card games appeared in Europe in the second half of the 14th century.

The first complete 78-card deck most likely appeared in Italy, or perhaps some innovative genius combined the 56 common cards of the Minor Arcana with the 22 esoteric and emblematic cards of the Major Arcana, thus forming the 78-card deck.

Introducing the Tarot Waite game
This game first appeared in 1909, being designed by William Rider. This card - the Rider Waiter Tarot is the result of a collaboration between artist Pamela Coleman Smith - illustrations and Arthur Edward Waite - the spiritual and mystical side of the tarot.

Tarot cards are now very famous and well known throughout the world. The Rider Waite Tarot, when it appeared, was presented as a tarot very different from the famous Tarot of Marseilles. Indeed, it was the first time that a tarot deck presented scenes and characters on the 56 Minor Arcana - a great novelty that marked a turning point in the history of the Tarot game.

Previously, the Tarot game was presented in the form of the Tarot of Marseille, with illustrated major arcana and minor arcana containing the numbers and symbols corresponding to the suits, very simply illustrated.

Ergonomics and ease of interpretation, a particularity of the Rider Waite Tarot
One of the most interesting things about the Rider Waite Tarot is the ease with which the cards can be interpreted. Even if one knows nothing about this tarot, even if one does not know the meaning of the tarot cards, one can orient oneself by looking at these cards and understand what their meaning may be. From the images, we can get an idea of ​​their message.

Each card tells a story full of action and emotion. You can identify with these cards or lose yourself in dreams trying to find out their meaning. The Rider Waite Tarot cards invite contemplation, they will stimulate your imagination.

These cards are some of the best to use in divination, greatly stimulating the creativity of the one who guesses.

The Rider Waite Tarot is, without a doubt, along with the Marseille Tarot, one of the best divination decks, even for beginners. This Rider Waite Tarot card does an excellent job of capturing a wide spectrum of human emotions, archetypes and even states... The graphics may seem a bit simplistic, but the designs have more of a practical side than a purely aesthetic or visual purpose.

The colors are a bit basic and sometimes not very expressive. But compared to the Tarot of Marseilles, the Rider Waite tarot cards are special, interesting, captivating. These tarot card designs are famous all over the world today. What is important in the author's philosophy is to offer a special and easy-to-use divination tool.

Advantages of the classic Rider Waite tarot

• The images are expressive and easy to understand.
• You can easily interpret the connections between the cards
• Each book tells a story and evokes a strong emotion.

disadvantage

• The colors are a little washed out, especially in the original version
• The design is quite simple
• Does not fully follow the spirit of the Tarot of Marseilles
• This deck of tarot cards is a classic. Most Anglo-Saxon tarot decks are based on its system. It has given rise to many, many variants that have followed its structure - the Everyday Tarot, the Fountain Tarot, the Mystic Mondays Tarot, the Druid Tarot... etc.

Peculiarities of the Raider Waite Tarot compared to the Tarot of Marseilles
The Rider Waite Tarot has differences from the Tarot of Marseille (which is the original source of inspiration). This may bother some, but the cards are certainly special,

For example, the Lovers card is completely different. Only one aspect of the card has been highlighted. The same goes for the Sun card, which features a child on a horse. Two cards have been reversed in numbering. The Justice card is number 11, and the Strength card is number 8. Of course, this is not a coincidence, but follows the logic thought out by Raider Waite.

This tarot deck is a recommendation for anyone who loves the art of divination. The tarot set is printed by the Adevărul Divin publishing house in 2020, and its presence in the Delfin bookstore facilitates readers' access to this special divination tool. Now you can order the Rider Waite Tarot online, it's just a click away, and the future is waiting to be revealed to you.