{"product_id":"tarot-original-1909-deck","title":"Tarot Original 1909 Deck","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarot Original 1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Arthur Edward Waite • Illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the hundreds of modern tarot decks, reinterpretations, and beautifully illustrated variations, there was this icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarot Original 1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRider-Waite-Smith Tarot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e back to its roots with a beautifully recreated edition of the original deck first published in 1909. Designed by artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Colman Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the guidance of occultist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthur Edward Waite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its imagery established a visual language that would influence generations of tarot decks and become one of the most recognizable systems in modern divination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition faithfully restores Smith's iconic illustrations with exceptional detail, crispness, and bold color while preserving the character of the original artwork. From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fool's first step into the unknown to The World's moment of completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the deck is filled with layered symbolism that has inspired more than a century of readings, study, and interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts familiar imagery and rich symbolic structure make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarot Original 1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginners learning tarot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its historical significance makes it equally appealing to experienced readers and collectors. Because so many contemporary decks draw from the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, learning with the original system also creates a strong foundation for exploring countless other decks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Deck Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78 classic tarot cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Colman Smith's iconic Rider-Waite-Smith imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaithfully recreated artwork based on the original 1909 deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Major and Minor Arcana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich symbolism for intuitive and traditional readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential foundation for studying modern tarot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78 Cards • Published by Lo Scarabeo • June 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for first-time tarot readers, seasoned practitioners, collectors, history lovers, and anyone who wants to experience the deck that helped define tarot as we know it today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn the symbols. Read the cards. Trust your intuition. Sometimes the original really does know what it's doing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Worldwide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53031667597593,"sku":"9780738769578","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/4873\/6537\/files\/398f6ca9236a9a81959ec2edca8b6ab8f4c8f7326926d2b558c11fd8a1d4fbba.jpg?v=1787249034","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrescentcurioandco.com\/products\/tarot-original-1909-deck","provider":"The Crescent Curio \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}