Llewellyn's Complete Book of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot

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.

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.

• An enormous compendium of information on the history and use of the most popular tarot deck of all time; a must-have book for tarot lovers, collectors, and professionals

• Provides a detailed analysis of each card as well as 78 separate spreads

• Includes a convenient symbol dictionary, a complete timeline of the RWS, and a foreword by Stuart Kaplan, the publisher who popularized the RWS in the US