Originally published in 1909 to little fanfare, the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot went on to become the bestselling tarot deck of all time. This thorough guide shares the fascinating history of this important deck, a complete analysis of what each card means, and 78 spreads to help you integrate each card s unique spiritual energy. Explore Waite and Smith s involvement in the magical order known as the Golden Dawn and discover how they combined their knowledge of astrology, Kabbalah, metaphysics, mythology, and theatre to realize their profound vision. This book delves deeply into the roots of these influential cards, exploring how artist Pamela Colman Smith and occultist Arthur Waite brought together an enchanting and beguiling set of esoteric symbols and formed a magical deck that continues to influence the field of divination today.
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An extensive guide to the the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot - the bestselling tarot deck of all time

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

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780738753195
Publisert
2018-10-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Llewellyn Publications,u.s.
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
203 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
480

Forfatter

Biographical note

SASHA GRAHAM (New York, NY) teaches tarot classes and produces tarot events at New York City s premier cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has appeared on film, television, radio, and in the Wall Street Journal. www.SashaGraham.com