Classic Rider Waite Smith Tarot by A E Waite

This beautiful lidded box contains the influential and popular Rider Waite Smith tarot deck along with an introductory 48-page book to tarot readings. The iconic Waite Smith deck was illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith on the instructions of academic and mystic A E Waite in 1909. It has since become one of most celebrated and popular Tarot decks of all time and has inspired a variety of later designs. Unlike other Tarot decks of the time, The Rider Waite Smith deck fully illustrated not only the Major Arcana and Court Cards but also the Minor Arcana. Their bold and romantic designs are rich in symbolism, and many layers of meaning can be discovered within them.

The accompanying guide contains advice on how to look after your cards and how to use them in readings for both yourself and others and will be a perfect introduction to the magical world of tarot.