The Pictorial Key to the Tarot

<b>A new edition of A.E. Waite's classic <i>The Pictorial Key to the Tarot </i>that explores tarot's radical political potential and its usefulness for the left.</b><br><br>A.E. Waite’s <i>The Pictoral Key to the Tarot</i> has been a mainstay among tarot reference guides for more than a century.<br><br>As an acclaimed occultist and scholar of the Kabbalah, Waite collaborated with artist Pamela Colman Smith to create what has become possibly the world’s most famous tarot deck. The pictoral key offers a rich introduction to the history and symbology of the modern tarot in addition to providing a detailed explanation of the 78 cards found in the original Smith-Waite deck. Readers will enjoy an in-depth exploration of the tarot’s secrets while gaining insight to the conventional meanings and reversed readings associated with each card.<br><br>Repeater’s re-release of this classic text contains a forward by Sereptie (Craig Laubach), creator of <i>The Philosopher’s Taro</i>t, celebrating the importance of the tarot to artists, activists, and others seeking to transform a world fraught with material and psychic oppressions. This expanded edition also includes an appendix featuring a quick reference guide to common keywords and interpretations.