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 (Llewellyn's Complete Book Series, 12)

by Sasha Graham

Paperback, 2018

Status

Available

Call number

133.3

Collection

Publication

Llewellyn Publications (2018), 504 pages

Description

"Discover the fascinating history and divinatory power of the twentieth 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."-- back cover.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

504 p.; 9.94 inches

ISBN

073875319X / 9780738753195

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