--- product_id: 34883266 title: "Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards" brand: "rider-waite" price: "£22.28" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Rider Waite" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34883266-rider-waite-original-tarot-deck-cards store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 78 iconic cards Vibrant 1909 artwork Compact 4.75" x 2.75" size Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards **Brand:** rider-waite **Price:** £22.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Unlock timeless wisdom with the deck that started it all! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards by rider-waite - **How much does it cost?** £22.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34883266-rider-waite-original-tarot-deck-cards) ## Best For - rider-waite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rider-waite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfectly Portable:** Compact and lightweight design fits comfortably in your hands and your bag—shuffle smoothly anytime, anywhere. - • **Award-Winning Legacy:** Named a Top Ten Tarot Deck of All Time by Aeclectic Tarot, trusted by millions for spiritual insight and learning. - • **Timeless Iconic Deck:** The world’s most popular tarot deck since 1909, setting the gold standard for tarot enthusiasts everywhere. - • **Vibrant Symbolic Art:** Pamela Colman Smith’s vivid illustrations bring every card to life, making interpretations intuitive and visually engaging. - • **Innovative Minor Arcana:** Unique pictorial Minor Arcana cards that eliminate the need for constant reference, perfect for both beginners and pros. ## Overview The Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck, created in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith under Arthur Edward Waite’s guidance, revolutionized tarot with its vibrant, symbolic artwork and innovative pictorial Minor Arcana. This compact, 78-card deck remains the most popular and influential tarot deck worldwide, ideal for beginners and seasoned readers alike, and is celebrated as one of the top tarot decks ever made. ## Description desertcart.com: Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards : Toys & Games Review: Great for beginners - Shuffles so smoothly. Perfect size deck for hands. Not to thick! They feel amazing in your hands. Great learning deck for beginners with the classic artwork. Great value, would definitely recommend. Review: The Rider Waite Deck is awesome for starting out - The basic tarot cards for starting out. Major Arcana (22 cards) - The trump cards Minor Arcana (56 cards) - Everyday Situations * Divided into 4 Suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Penticles) * Each Suit has Numbered and Court cards. ## Features - 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. The cards were drawn in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite. - Smith's vibrant drawings transformed the standard tarot deck. - The pictorial images on all the cards allow interpretations without the need to repeatedly consult explanatory text. - The innovative Minor Arcana, and Pamela Colman Smith's ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and experience have made the Rider-Waite Tarot a model for the designs of many tarot packs. - Rider-Waite Tarot was named one of the Top Ten Tarot Decks of All Time by Aeclectic Tarot. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B019T8F116 | | Age Range Description | Children | | Best Sellers Rank | #179,227 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #345 in Fortune Telling Toys | | Brand Name | Rider-Waite | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 236 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Learning about symbolism, history, and spiritual practices through divination and fortune telling. | | Included Components | Card | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Type Name | Tarot Deck | | Item Weight | 8 Ounces | | Manufacturer | China | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 156 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 156.00 | | Material Type | Cardboard plastic | | Model Year | 1909 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | Rider-Waite | | Size | 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1" | | Theme | History | | UPC | 711830347790 791385144907 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fBEsQtkvL.jpg) ![Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aJdEQgZML.jpg) ![Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713v98EGrHL.jpg) ![Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71f8fZaw+wL.jpg) ![Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qzCa5u7jL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are this the small size of the big size ?** A: They are a nice size not very small bigger then a deck of playing cards...my hands are small so they are a good size ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginners *by A***R on June 12, 2025* Shuffles so smoothly. Perfect size deck for hands. Not to thick! They feel amazing in your hands. Great learning deck for beginners with the classic artwork. Great value, would definitely recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Rider Waite Deck is awesome for starting out *by G***F on June 17, 2025* The basic tarot cards for starting out. Major Arcana (22 cards) - The trump cards Minor Arcana (56 cards) - Everyday Situations * Divided into 4 Suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Penticles) * Each Suit has Numbered and Court cards. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So good *by C***A on June 13, 2026* Love that it come so with a manual great for beginners ## Frequently Bought Together - Rider-Waite Original Tarot Deck Cards - Guided Tarot: A Beginner's Guide to Card Meanings, Spreads, and Intuitive Exercises for Seamless Readings (Guided Metaphysical Readings) - The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot (Ultimate Guide to the Tarot, 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34883266-rider-waite-original-tarot-deck-cards](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/34883266-rider-waite-original-tarot-deck-cards) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*