Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot (PDF)

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 Drawing on Waite's unpublished writings, historic photographs of Smith, and much more, Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot unlocks the symbols and correspondences of the cards.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

 

Marcus Katz is a professional tarot teacher at the Far Away Centre, the first independent contemporary esoteric training centre in the United Kingdom.

 

As the Director of Tarot Professionals, www.tarotprofessionals.com the world's largest professional tarot organisation, he has studied and taught tarot for 30 years and has delivered more than 10,000 face-to-face readings.

 

Tali Goodwin is an author and researcher, whose work uncovered the Waite-Trinick Tarot, a set of Tarot images hidden for a century, now published as Abiding in the Sanctuary.

 

She is also responsible for the revival of the Lenormand deck and vintage cartomancy systems through the Cards of Antiquity campaign.

 

Her co-research further discovered the likely sources of the Waite-Smith Tarot designs throughout the Minor Arcana, explaining much of the intended symbolism for the first time.

 

She is also co-founder and co-director of the Tarot Association.

 

Her books, co-authored with Marcus Katz, include Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot, Tarot Time Traveller, Learning Lenormand and the website Arkartia.