Universal Waite Tarot Deck and Book Set

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However, the book did contain some very interesting interpretations. From a historical as well as from a study perspective, the PKT is invaluable.The PKT has explanations and interpretations of each card, along with both upright and reversed meanings of each card. The Majors The Majors of the Universal Waite are simply stunning! Naturally, the images are the same as the Rider-Waite, but they are clearer and stuff in the cards is easier to see. Kaplan, Stuart R. (2018). Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story. Stamford, Connecticut: U.S. Game Systems. p.371. ISBN 9781572819122. The images of the RWS revolutionized the way Tarot card imagery has been drawn — and for that I must make a special mention of Pamela Coleman Smith, the artist who actually drew these illustrations.

The Minor cards are pretty brilliant, if you ask me. The re-coloring often does a good job of it to help bring out the different elements from within these images. I did however get bothered by the way the expressions of some of the people on the Court Cards got changed – the Queen of Wands for example! She is one of my fav Courts! Today, there is currently a phenomenal interest in Tarot fortune-telling cards. The serious investigator seeks to employ the cards as a means of placing the past into more meaningful perspective, understanding the present, and revealing the alternatives that exist in the future. Those less acquainted with Tarot cards are content to use them as a game and to indulge in readings at parties or in small private groups. From the collector’s standpoint, Tarot cards are both colorful and interesting. Dean, Liz (2015). The Ultimate Guide to Tarot: A Beginner's Guide to the Cards, Spreads, and Revealing the Mystery of the Tarot. Beverly, Massachusetts: Fair Winds Press. p.9. ISBN 978-1592336579.

The Cards I Liked

Graham, Sasha (2018). Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot. Llewellyn Publications. ISBN 978-0738753195. And of course, from among the Cups suit, I love the 3 of Cups card. A celebration, a harvest and friends getting together to have fun! Who wouldn’t love this card, eh? ?

The next card is the 8 of Pentacles. The apprentice sits there, working hard at his craft, creating perfection – working towards it step-by-step. This is so a card that I can always relate with! Its combination of softer colour tones with a naturalistic approach offers a more visually soothing alternative to bring new energy, radiance and depth to your readings.I've often wished for less harsh or stark coloring. In the Universal Waite Tarot, I've found happiness. Ray, Sharmistha (23 March 2019). "Reviving a Forgotten Artist of the Occult". Hyperallergic . Retrieved 14 March 2021.