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Drawing on Waite's unpublished writings, historic photographs of Smith, and much more, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot unlocks the symbols and correspondences of the cards.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:	9785906791498
Publisher:	Sophia Media
Publication date:	09/12/2019
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	18 MB
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Language:	Russian

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.

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Dedications xi

Foreword xiii

Prologue 1

1 How to Read the Tarot 7

2 The Pixie-Pamela Col man Smith 21

3 The Scholar-A. E. Wake 65

4 The Waite-Smith Tarot Deck 89

5 The Major Arcana Unpacked 111

6 The Minors and Courts Unpacked 203

Intermission: Q&A 319

7 The Kabbalah of the Minors 321

8 The Colour of the Cards 349

9 Pamela's Music 355

10 Spreads & Reading Methods 367

11 Waite Reads the Tarot 393

Conclusion 413

Afterword 417

Q & A Key 419

Bibliography 423

Glossary 429

Appendix: Members of the Waite-Smith Birdwatching Society 431

Endnotes 433

Art Credit List 449

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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