Pamela Colman Smith

Pamela Colman Smith

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In 1909 artist Pamela Colman Smith’s involvement with the Order of the Golden Dawn led to a commission from Arthur Edward Waite to create a 78-card tarot deck. Originally known as the Rider deck, it was the first to include full pictorial scenes for the Minor Arcana pips. Pamela’s varied mystical influences are evident throughout the deck. Once considered revolutionary, The Rider-Waite® deck has set the standard for hundreds of other decks and has inspired a myriad of different versions available here. 

Learn more about Pamela Colman Smith. Explore the variations of the Rider-Waite® and Smith-Waite Tarot below.


  • The 100% Plastic Rider Tarot Deck®
    100% plastic tarot cards are durable, resistant to bending, easy to shuffle and can last up to 50 times longer than paper cards.
    Score: 3.81 (votes: 16)
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    • $26.95
  • 6-unit Rider-Waite® Gravity Feed Display
    Once considered revolutionary, the Rider-Waite deck has become the most popular tarot deck in the world, and has set the standard for hundreds of other tarot decks.
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    • $131.70
  • Albano-Waite® Tarot Deck
    Albano-Waite Tarot is one of several re-colorized versions of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck.
    Score: 3.83 (votes: 12)
    Reviews: 3
    • $21.95
  • Apprentice Tarot Deck
    Apprentice Tarot, based on the popular Universal Waite® deck, offers an engaging and enjoyable introduction to tarot. Relying on memorization can limit readers’ understanding of a card. Keywords are printed right on the cards, making it easier for the apprentice to focus on the meaning in the visual clues.
    Score: 4.50 (votes: 8)
    Reviews: 1
    • $22.95
  • Black & White Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck
    The Black & White Rider-Waite® Tarot features the line artwork and hand-drawn titles created in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith. The 78-card borderless, linen finish deck has special black foil gilded edges.
    Score: 5.00 (votes: 2)
    Reviews: 2
    • $24.95
  • The Complete Tarot Kit
    The Complete Tarot Kit includes everything needed for beginner to intermediate students.
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 8)
    Reviews: 1
    • $51.95
  • Exploring Tarot Using Radiant Rider-Waite® Book
    Written with thoroughness and clarity, this insightful guide walks you through the meanings of each of the 78 cards and explains how to interpret them in a spread.
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 8)
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    • $16.95
  • Exploring Tarot Using Radiant Rider-Waite® Tarot Deck and Book Set
    This deck/book set provides everything you need to understand tarot.
    Score: 4.25 (votes: 4)
    Reviews: 1
    • $34.95
  • Giant Rider-Waite® Tarot
    The most popular tarot deck in the world is available as a super-sized pack.
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 7)
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    • $26.95
  • The Gift of Tarot 50-piece Display
    The Counter Display contains 50 Gift of Tarot envelopes, with a random mix of five differently colored envelopes. 
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 25)
    Reviews: 1
    • $197.50
  • The Gift of Tarot Pack of Three Envelopes
    Each three-pack has a random combination of colored envelopes.
    Score: 5.00 (votes: 2)
    Reviews: 1
    • $11.95
  • Glow In The Dark Tarot
    Glow in the Dark Tarot is based on Pamela Colman Smith’s beloved Rider-Waite® Tarot artwork and features her hand-drawn titles. Enjoy illuminating readings with this 78-card deck that glows after being exposed to light.
    Score: 4.43 (votes: 7)
    Reviews: 1
    • $24.95
  • Introduction to Tarot Book
    This beautiful four-color book is richly illustrated and offers detailed explanations of both the Rider-Waite(R) and Crowley Thoth decks
    Score: 4.00 (votes: 2)
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    • $18.95
  • Miniature Rider-Waite® Tarot
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    Miniature Rider-Waite® Tarot
    The miniature edition of Rider-Waite® Tarot is perfect for on-the-go readings. 78 cards measure 1.75" x 2.875".
    Score: 4.67 (votes: 3)
    Reviews: 1
    • $15.95
  • Original Rider-Waite® Tarot Set
    The Original Rider Waite Tarot Pack presents a faithful facsimile of the tarot deck painted by Pamela Colman Smith and published by Rider and Co. in 1910.
    Score: 3.77 (votes: 26)
    Reviews: 1
    • $25.95
  • The Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative Set
    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Rider-Waite Deck, the Pamela Colman Smith Commemorative set will be cherished by all tarot collectors and art lovers.
    Score: 5.00 (votes: 1)
    Reviews: 1
    • $39.95
  • Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story
    Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story brings together the work of four distinguished scholars who have devoted years of research to uncover the life and artistic accomplishments of Pamela Colman Smith.
    Score: 4.25 (votes: 4)
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    • $45.00
  • Pixie's Astounding Lenormand in a Tin
    Lovingly created with artwork from the Smith-Waite® Tarot deck and “The Golden Vanity”, this charming 36-card petit Lenormand deck pays tribute to Pamela Colman Smith.
    Score: 3.67 (votes: 9)
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    • $19.95
  • Pocket Rider-Waite® Tarot
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    Pocket Rider-Waite® Tarot
    The world's most popular tarot deck is available in a convenient, pocket-sized deck. 78 cards, 2.25” x 3.5”
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    • $19.95
  • Practical Tarot Wisdom
    • 40% off
    Practical Tarot Wisdom
    Miniature versions of the 78 Radiant Rider-Waite® cards are paired with simple, down-to-earth tarot guidance. 
    Score: 4.50 (votes: 2)
    Reviews: 1
    • $11.97
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