Series Volume Number12
Table Of ContentContents Foreword by Stuart R. Kaplan xiii Timeline xv Introduction 1 1: Kether (Crown): The Big Picture Show......................................... 5 2: Chokmah (Wisdom): A Deeper Look..................................................19 3: Binah (Understanding): The Golden Dawn............................................39 4: Chesed (Mercy): Kabbalistic Tree of Life......................................49 5: Geburah (Strength): Astrology.........................................................65 6: Tiphareth (Beauty): The Major Arcana............................................89 7: Netzach (Victory): The Minor Arcana.......................................... 185 8: Hod (Splendor): The Court Cards............................................. 311 9: Yesod (Foundation): How to Read the Cards.................................... 361 10: Malkuth (Kingdom): 78 Spreads..................................................... 375 Appendix: Symbol Dictionary 455 Glossary 465 Thank You 473 Image Credits 475 Bibliography 479 Index 481
SynopsisDiscover 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., 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 Tarotdelves 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.
LC Classification NumberBF1879.T2G6567 2018