Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck

Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck – A tribute to the origins of modern tarot

About this deck

The Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck is a meticulously crafted reproduction of the original tarot deck that Pamela Colman Smith illustrated in 1909 under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite. This deck is a true tribute to the founders of modern tarot and authentically brings the original atmosphere and style to life. The soft, muted colors chosen by “Pixie” himself give the deck a rustic, historic look with a timeless power.

Background and imagery

Pamela Colman Smith's pictorial style – with scenes full of symbolism and human expression – makes this deck not only visually appealing, but also very accessible for intuitive readings. This special edition also includes four additional cards with reproductions of Pixie's other artistic works: Much Ado About Nothing, The Gates of Dreamland, Christmas Carol and Once in a Dream. These additions make this deck not only a spiritual instrument, but also a beautiful collector's item.

how the deck comes to life in readings

Anyone who works with this deck will immediately feel the classic energy of tarot as it was once intended. The symbolism is clear, layered, and familiar to those who have worked with Rider-Waite decks before. The softer color tone makes the deck pleasant for longer readings, and invites calm, in-depth interpretations. It feels like a bridge between past and present - a deck that invites you to deepen and intuitive reading again and again.

Is this deck welcoming to those just starting out?

For those who are just starting out, this deck is a wonderful starting point. The images are full of meaning without being overwhelming, and the classic structure provides a solid foundation for learning to understand and apply tarot. The style invites you to feel and think - exactly what you need when you take your first steps on the tarot path.

Material and design

The cards are printed on sturdy, smooth cardboard with rounded corners. The color scheme is authentically muted, as Pamela Colman Smith originally envisioned. The set consists of 84 cards: the 78 classic tarot cards and four additional art cards. The size of the cards is 70 x 120 mm and the total weight is 360 g. The deck comes in a compact box without a guidebooklet.

Authors

Pamela Colman Smith & Arthur Edward Waite

Pamela Colman Smith, affectionately known as “Pixie”, was a British-Jamaican artist and storyteller with a deep sense of mysticism and imagery. In collaboration with the esotericist Arthur Edward Waite, she created the most famous tarot deck in the world. To this day, their work forms the basis for thousands of other decks worldwide.

Key features

• Number of cards: 84 (including 4 art cards)
• Format: 70 x 120 mm
• Weight: 360 g
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781572817629

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Do you want to experience tarot in its most authentic form? Order the Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot Deck now and work with a piece of tarot history that is still alive in every card reading.