The Classic Rider Waite Smith Tarot Book & Card Deck

This delightful tarot kit contains the classic Rider Waite Smith tarot deck and accompanying full-color guidebook, presented in a beautiful lidded box.

The Rider Waite Smith tarot (1909) is the iconic deck for those interested in the occult and mysticism. With rich imagery and spiritually elevated guidance on meaning, the collaboration between occult writer Arthur Edward Waite and illustrator Pamela Colman Smith unlocked a world of symbolism that has helped readers divine hidden truths about themselves and others for more than a century.

The deck and accompanying guide will appeal to deck collectors and tarot beginners alike. It 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. Discover what the universal symbols on tarot cards mean and how to use them to have clear insight into your everyday questions.

Contains:
• 78-card deck
• 128-page guidebook

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Oracle Kits contain everything you need to get started in a spiritual practice. Each kit includes practical guidebook alongside the equipment you need, from tarot cards to pendulums and I Ching coins, presented in a sleek lidded box.

Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942) was a mystic whose writings focused on the occult. He was co-creator of the world's most popular tarot deck - the Rider Waite Smith. His accompanying book to Pamela Colman Smith's famous paintings gave spiritual guidance and insight into esoteric ideas as well as outlining how to use tarot cards.

Pamela Colman Smith (1878-1951) was a British artist, illustrator, writer and occultist. She is best-known for illustrating the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck in collaboration with Arthur Waite. She received little recognition for her contributions to the deck and her name was left off most editions. Today her talent is becoming more recognized and efforts are being made to restore her name to the project.

Alice Ekrek is the secretary of the Sophia Committee, a body that supports the study of astrology in higher education. She is heavily involved in the astrological and tarot community and has studied these subjects for over fifteen years. She has served on the Astrological Association Council for seven years, and guest edited a number of academic texts and publications about astrology and tarot. She lives in Somerset, England.

Tania Ahsan has written for a variety of publications on occult subjects, as well as giving talks at events such as The Pagan Federation conference and Pendle Witch Camp. She is the former editor of astrology and occult magazine Prediction and also edited Kindred Spirit magazine. She has a lifelong interest in spiritual topics. She is author of Protection Charms, Everyday Calming Rituals and The Astrological Tarot. She has previously ghostwritten, edited and consulted on many famous tarot decks. She can be found online at taniaahsan.co.uk.