The Weiser Tarot

A fresh and vibrant reimagining of the classic 1909 Waite-Smith tarot.

The Weiser Tarotis a new edition of the most popular and influential Tarot art ever created, the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, first published in 1909. The cards have been newly repainted-while, of course, preserving Pamela Colman Smith's original line art-creating a fresh, flowing aesthetic. Additionally, the cards provide Hebrew and astrological correspondences to the Major Arcana-not included in the original Rider-Waite-Smith deck-for those seekers who have interest in Qabalah and astrology.

The accompanying book includes:

• A brief history of the Tarot
• A look at how the Rider-Waite-Smith deck came to be
• The story behind the creation ofThe Weiser Tarot
• Keywords for interpreting the cards
• Tarot spreads, including a new "Ankh" spread created especially forThe Weiser Tarot
• An annotated list of recommended reading for further study

The Weiser Tarotwas created to speak to your own personal Tarot needs and desires. Whether you are new to the Tarot or a seasoned card reader, you can use The Weiser Tarot for divination, fortune-telling, self-transformation, spellcasting, or any other purpose.

'There have been many re-workings of the classic Rider deck in recent years. This may be the best.' - Rachel Pollack, author of78 Degrees of Wisdom

'What a delight. What I most love about The Weiser Tarot is that it is nuanced and rich in hues.The subtle blues and purples give a deeper and more mysterious feel to the whole deck.It takes you into the realms of mystery with ease and speaks to the symbolism with more mood and immediacy. Bravo!' - Alexandra Eldridge, co-creator of The Radiant Tarot

'The Weiser Tarot is a gorgeous and much-needed update to an old classic. Vibrant watercolors add new life to the images, making it a pleasure to read. I especially love the color choices for the suits - this allows the reader to see patterns at a glance. Finally, a version of the RWS that everyone will love!' - Theresa Reed, author of Twist Your Fate: Manifest Success with Astrology and Tarot

'There have been many re-workings of the classic Rider deck in recent years. This may be the best. Keeping Pamela Smith's original line drawings but using vivid watercolors brings the cards vibrantly to life. In addition, the changing of skin tones to move beyond strictly White European...read more...