Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck
The beloved Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck is the most recognized and influential tarot deck of all time, setting the standard for countless decks that followed. Originally published in 1909, it features the iconic artwork created by Pamela Colman Smith under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite. This edition preserves Smith's vivid imagery and original hand-drawn titles, maintaining the authenticity and historic significance of the deck. U.S. Games Systems, Inc. publishes the original and only authorized edition of the famous 78-card tarot deck designed by Pamela Colman Smith®. The Rider Tarot Deck®, also known as the Waite® Tarot and Rider-Waite® Tarot are registered trademarks of U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author | Arthur Edward Waite |
| Illustrator | Pamela Colman Smith |
| Publisher | U.S. Games Systems, Inc. |
| Number of Cards | 78 cards |
| Guidebook | 56-page instruction booklet included |
| Card Dimensions | 2.75" × 4.75" |
| Box Dimensions | 4.9" × 2.9" × 1.2" |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-913866-13-9 |
| Publication Date | 1971 (originally published 1909) |
| Language | English |
| Format | Tarot card deck with instruction booklet |
The Rider-Waite® is the deck that every other tarot deck is based on. If you're learning tarot, this is where you start. If you already read tarot, this is the reference deck you keep on hand.
This deck is a good fit if:
- You're new to tarot and want a deck with fully illustrated Minor Arcana cards — every card tells a story, so you can read intuitively without memorising meanings
- You want a deck that every guidebook, course, and tutorial references
- You're an experienced reader who wants the original, authoritative version
- You're building a collection and need the foundational deck
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