Review by Katrina Black for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set Rating:
I think that anyone who’s interested in modern, intuitive tarot (as opposed to traditional, historical tarot buffs who follow the Marseilles path) MUST own a copy of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, as it’s the wellspring from which all the other modern decks have come.This is my preferred version of the deck, too. The soft, subtle colouring appeals to me much more than some of the almost-flourescent newer versions. The colours in particular remind me that this was, graphically at least, a product of it’s time – the Art Nouveau period.It’s taken a long time for Pamela Colman Smith to get the recognition she deserves. She might not have been the most skilled draftsperson there ever was, and this deck was made in a very brief period of time – but in my opinion, her power was in her subtlety. Slight nuances of expression, muted tones and patterns in the fabrics and fills. In this version of the RWS deck, I can almost feel the lightness of her touch as she painted these images.I agree with others that if you’re a beginner, Waite’s original booklet isn’t a great deal of use – get yourself a good, thorough book like Rachel Pollack’s ’78 Degrees of Wisdom’ in addition.I own a couple of RWS versions and I think that in this case it’s true that “the Original is still the best”. I’m so glad this ‘Original’ reproduction set is available again.
Review by janomalee for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set Rating:
This is my favorite of the Rider Waite Smith decks. The lines and detail are very clear and crisp. That makes a difference. Look at the Knight of Swords. In other RWS decks, the corner of the horse’s mouth is going down and it looks like the horse is looking backwards. The horse looks apprehensive. In this deck, the lines for the horse’s mouth and eyes are cleaner. The horse looks like he is grinning and happy to be charging ahead.I like the colors used, but they may not appeal to everybody. The colors are beige, light green, red and yellow. No blue. The green makes the reds pop. I also like the thick lines and the bold, flat shapes. The backs are a pretty light blue and white design with roses. I know this deck might not appeal to everyone. This is why there are so many versions of the RWS deck out there. For me, the original is the best.
Review by for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set Rating:
I have had several different versions of the Rider-Waite tarot deck. I have to say that I was somewhat disappointed with the “original” deck. The colors of the cards are dull, and the cards themselves are large and awkward to handle. The accompanying book is smaller than a man’s wallet, with small print. The author tends to rattle on about “secret doctrines” and really offers very little information for beginners. I wouldn’t recommend this set for anyone serious about learning the Tarot. The other resources available today are much more easy to learn. I’m purchasing the CD-Rom set “Tarot Magic”, and maybe with both I can refresh my skills as a reader.
Review by H. B. Malallah for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set Rating:
this is the best deck i’ve dealt with, of the ones i have. as someone before said, it’s really easy to do it without the book, but there is a little one with the deck for guidance. it is a great deck for beginners and up, so no one will have a problem with it. its illustrations are fine and don’t deflect attention like some others do.
Review by for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set Rating:
How can I give this more than 5 ?????Great – my first and best deck.Don’t throw away tradition without replacing it with something better. And don’t base your deck on it and then say it’s obsolete, archaic or things like that. WHEN REVIEWING: review the item based on the item and all it’s worth (Objectively) and not the other items outside it (Subjectively).The Rider-Waite-Smith deck is the best for the beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, master, adept and whatever or whichever term you use. It’s your deck.But that’s my opinion.
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Review by Katrina Black for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set
Rating:
I think that anyone who’s interested in modern, intuitive tarot (as opposed to traditional, historical tarot buffs who follow the Marseilles path) MUST own a copy of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, as it’s the wellspring from which all the other modern decks have come.This is my preferred version of the deck, too. The soft, subtle colouring appeals to me much more than some of the almost-flourescent newer versions. The colours in particular remind me that this was, graphically at least, a product of it’s time – the Art Nouveau period.It’s taken a long time for Pamela Colman Smith to get the recognition she deserves. She might not have been the most skilled draftsperson there ever was, and this deck was made in a very brief period of time – but in my opinion, her power was in her subtlety. Slight nuances of expression, muted tones and patterns in the fabrics and fills. In this version of the RWS deck, I can almost feel the lightness of her touch as she painted these images.I agree with others that if you’re a beginner, Waite’s original booklet isn’t a great deal of use – get yourself a good, thorough book like Rachel Pollack’s ’78 Degrees of Wisdom’ in addition.I own a couple of RWS versions and I think that in this case it’s true that “the Original is still the best”. I’m so glad this ‘Original’ reproduction set is available again.
Review by janomalee for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set
Rating:
This is my favorite of the Rider Waite Smith decks. The lines and detail are very clear and crisp. That makes a difference. Look at the Knight of Swords. In other RWS decks, the corner of the horse’s mouth is going down and it looks like the horse is looking backwards. The horse looks apprehensive. In this deck, the lines for the horse’s mouth and eyes are cleaner. The horse looks like he is grinning and happy to be charging ahead.I like the colors used, but they may not appeal to everybody. The colors are beige, light green, red and yellow. No blue. The green makes the reds pop. I also like the thick lines and the bold, flat shapes. The backs are a pretty light blue and white design with roses. I know this deck might not appeal to everyone. This is why there are so many versions of the RWS deck out there. For me, the original is the best.
Review by for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set
Rating:
I have had several different versions of the Rider-Waite tarot deck. I have to say that I was somewhat disappointed with the “original” deck. The colors of the cards are dull, and the cards themselves are large and awkward to handle. The accompanying book is smaller than a man’s wallet, with small print. The author tends to rattle on about “secret doctrines” and really offers very little information for beginners. I wouldn’t recommend this set for anyone serious about learning the Tarot. The other resources available today are much more easy to learn. I’m purchasing the CD-Rom set “Tarot Magic”, and maybe with both I can refresh my skills as a reader.
Review by H. B. Malallah for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set
Rating:
this is the best deck i’ve dealt with, of the ones i have. as someone before said, it’s really easy to do it without the book, but there is a little one with the deck for guidance. it is a great deck for beginners and up, so no one will have a problem with it. its illustrations are fine and don’t deflect attention like some others do.
Review by for The Original Rider Waite Tarot Set
Rating:
How can I give this more than 5 ?????Great – my first and best deck.Don’t throw away tradition without replacing it with something better. And don’t base your deck on it and then say it’s obsolete, archaic or things like that. WHEN REVIEWING: review the item based on the item and all it’s worth (Objectively) and not the other items outside it (Subjectively).The Rider-Waite-Smith deck is the best for the beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, master, adept and whatever or whichever term you use. It’s your deck.But that’s my opinion.