Description
The Rider-Waite Tarot Cards, also known as the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, were first published in 1909. Created by Arthur Edward Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, this deck revolutionized tarot reading with its rich symbolism and detailed imagery. Waite, a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, collaborated with Smith, whose unique artistic style brought the cards to life.
The deck was published by the Rider Company, hence the name Rider-Waite. It departed from earlier tarot designs by emphasizing fully illustrated Minor Arcana cards, making it easier for readers to interpret the cards intuitively. The Rider-Waite deck has become one of the most popular and influential tarot decks in the world, setting the standard for many modern decks and continuing to inspire tarot enthusiasts to this day.
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