The Original Rider-Waite Tarot Set *EPUB
This edition, distinguished by its subtle, muted color tones, is an indispensable addition to any tarot collection. The bright, primary colors seen in the familiar 1909 version of Rider-Waite(R) Tarot deck published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. have been returned to their original palette exemplified in the Arts and Crafts style of the early 20th century. For example, the pale blue backgrounds seen in The Star and the Wheel of Fortune cards are presented here as minty green. Tarot aficionados will be pleased to see that the card backs have been restored to their original design of Tudor roses and lilies in pale blue. The Original Rider-Waite(R) Tarot Pack includes a Celtic Cross card-spread guide and an updated version of The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, written by Arthur Edward Waite. This new edition includes a thoughtful foreword by Liz Greene, who not only places tarot in a historical context, but also situates it in a broader context. She describes tarot as "a series of pictorial portrayals of the archetypal human life-journey." Read more
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Why Must Read The Original Rider-Waite Tarot Set?
After a spot-on tarot reading (by Madame Claudia in San Antonio) I became intrigued by Tarot in my senior years. I bought a set of cards and instruction book at Barnes and Noble. This was fine for a beginner and very informative, but the book kept referencing the Waite cards’ illustrations. The Original Waite Tarot Pack cards are (to me) a very high quality and the pictures are beautiful and full of symbolism which I think is the point that sets Waite above his peers. I disagree with those that say the little book included in this pack is worthless - - for me it was a wealth of information, and Waite references several tarot scholars’ opinions that I think should be considered if you really want to learn the cards. The book, as small as it is, kept me enthralled the entire flight from San Antonio to Charlotte, because I found myself re-reading Waite’s advice and “getting” the meaning of his words which I believe may be misunderstood if you just glance and dismiss. I’m happy I finally broke down and got the best.
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