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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 - Paperback | Diverse Reads

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Discover the Fascinating History and Divinatory Power of the 20th 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.

ISBN-13: 9780738753195

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide - LTD.

Publication Date: 09-08-2018

Pages: 504

Product Dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.30(d)

Series: Llewellyn's Complete Book #12

Sasha Graham is the bestselling author of over ten books and tarot kits, including 365 Tarot Spreads, Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and Dark Wood Tarot. She teaches tarot classes and produces tarot events at New York City's premier cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sasha has appeared on film, television, radio, and in the New York Times.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword by Stuart R. Kaplan xiii

Timeline xv

Introduction 1

1: Kether (Crown): The Big Picture Show......................................... 5

2: Chokmah (Wisdom): A Deeper Look..................................................19

3: Binah (Understanding): The Golden Dawn............................................39

4: Chesed (Mercy): Kabbalistic Tree of Life......................................49

5: Geburah (Strength): Astrology.........................................................65

6: Tiphareth (Beauty): The Major Arcana............................................89

7: Netzach (Victory): The Minor Arcana.......................................... 185

8: Hod (Splendor): The Court Cards............................................. 311

9: Yesod (Foundation): How to Read the Cards.................................... 361

10: Malkuth (Kingdom): 78 Spreads..................................................... 375

Appendix: Symbol Dictionary 455

Glossary 465

Thank You 473

Image Credits 475

Bibliography 479

Index 481