Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot: The True Story of the World's Most Popular Tarot

by Marcus Katz, Tali Goodwin

Overview

Discover newly revealed secrets, hidden for a century, about the fascinating origins of the most widely used tarot system in the world. With never-before-seen material from Arthur Edward Waite's own secret order, an exploration of the world that inspired Pamela Colman Smith, and a practical guide to interpreting the cards, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot will breathe new life into your readings.

Drawing on Waite's unpublished writings, historic photographs of Smith, and much more, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot unlocks the symbols and correspondences of the cards. Explore the comparisons between the court cards and the stage characters that influenced Smith; learn about her intuitive understanding of the Tree of Life and how that wisdom is reflected in her minor arcana. From stunning artwork and sample spreads to influential colors and music, this groundbreaking book draws back the curtain to reveal the true legacies of Waite and Smith.

Praise:
"Astonishing revelations of Pixie Smith's contributions to the Tarot! Masterful, and not to be missed."—Mary K. Greer, author of The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738744360
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	04/08/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	877,653
File size:	34 MB
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About the Author

Marcus Katz (England) is a tarot teacher and co-director of the Tarosophy Tarot Association. He has studied and taught tarot for thirty-five years and has delivered more than ten thousand face-to-face readings. Marcus has coauthored several books, including Around the Tarot in 78 Days and Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot. Find him on Instagram at @tarotassociation.

Tali Goodwin (England) is a tarot researcher and co-director of the Tarosophy Tarot Association. She is responsible for the Cards of Antiquity campaign which set the ground for the return of Lenormand, Kipper, and other antique decks in the mass market. Tali is the coauthor of several books, including Around the World in 78 Days and Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTERS

Acknowledgments, Dedications & Permissions           

Foreword      

Prologue       

1. How to Read the Tarot
2. The Pixie - Pamela Colman Smith
3. The Scholar - A. E. Waite
4. The Waite-Smith Tarot Deck
5. The Major Arcana Unpacked
6. The Minors & Courts Unpacked

Intermission: Q&A

1. The Kabbalah of the Minors
2. The Colour of the Cards
3. Pamela’s Music
4. Spreads & Reading Methods
5. Arthur Reads the Tarot

Conclusion   

Bibliography

Q&A Answers

Notes

Appendices

Editorial Reviews

"Astonishing revelations of Pixie Smith's contributions to the Tarot! Masterful, and not to be missed."—Mary K. Greer, author of The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals

"This book is perfect for learning how the world's most popular tarot deck was created and its many secrets! Authors Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin will take you from tarot beginner to expert."—Cosmopolitan

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