Weiser Tarot

Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942), commonly known as A. E. Waite, was an American-born British poet and scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters and was the cocreator of the Rider-Waite tarot deck.Pamela Colman Smith (1878–1951), nicknamed Pixie, was a British artist, illustrator, writer, publisher, and occultist. She is best known for illustrating the Rider-Waite tarot deck in collaboration with Arthur Edward Waite. This tarot deck became the standard among tarot-card readers and remains the most widely used today. Colman also illustrated over twenty books, wrote two collections of Jamaican folklore, edited two magazines, and ran the Green Sheaf Press, a small press focused on women writers.

“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 moves the deck firmly into the new century.”—Rachel Pollack, author of 78 Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to Self-Awareness“Congratulations to Weiser Books for breathing new life into Pamela Colman Smith's vision with this thoughtful and extremely well-researched offering. The Weiser Tarot would be a welcome addition to any tarot lover's collection.”—Rashunda Tramble, tarot reader and coauthor of The Numinous Tarot Guide"A beautiful addition to anyone's tarot library, The Weiser Tarot stays true to the most crucial components of Pamela Colman Smith's illustrations while simultaneously creating room for a more diverse array of readers to find resonance with the cards.”—Diana Rose Harper, co-creator of The Rosebud Tarot