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The Original Tarot Cards Deck with Guide Book for Beginners, Improved Alternative to Rider Waite Tarot Deck

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  • original tarot deck created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909, this is a higher quality alternative to the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck
  • includes 86-page guidebook with pictures, upright and reversed card meanings, 3 card spread explained, to help you learn RWS tarot system
  • "linen" finish card stock for luxury feel in your hands and reduced glare
  • crisp vectorized graphics and improved colors, no hatching lines, only solid colors
  • printed on thick 350 gsm art paper and laminated for durability

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Remastered traditional artwork by Pamela Colman Smith
We have remastered the colors to honor the author's original intent
Rustic "linen" finish on the card stock gives the deck a luxurious feel
Guide book with pictures included in the box (86 pages)

Our advantages

Narrow 5/32 inch borders to give more space to the artwork

No branding in the corner of each card

Thick laminated 350 gsm card stock for greater durability

Narrow borders

Narrow 5/32 in borders to give more space to the artwork

No branding

No branding in the corner of each card

Durable paper

Thick laminated 350 gsm card stock for greater durability

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    6,979 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, readability, value, thickness and comfort of the tarot deck. For example, they mention the art work and card stock are beautiful, the instructions are great and it's easy to understand. They appreciate the thickness and feel of the cards, saying they're not too thin or too thick.

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    300 customers mention278 positive22 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tabletop game. They mention that the art work and card stock are beautiful, well made, and of exceptional quality. They also like the look and feel of the deck, saying that the size is great.

    "Easy to shuffle, and the classic art with the overall card looks so great. This is a great deck for beginners." Read more

    "...Some of the negative reviews are likely outdated. The deck doesn't feel like a knockoff at all and the quality is better than some other decks I've..." Read more

    "I love how smooth it is when shuffling and spreading. Also the illustration are great...." Read more

    "...The colors of the Radiant and Universal are beautiful, and I often refer to those cards when I want to make out small details, but... while calling..." Read more

    107 customers mention93 positive14 negative

    Customers find the tarot deck easy to understand. They also appreciate the simple, calming design and great directions. Readers say the deck is perfect for beginners and provides easy access to additional descriptions on the internet.

    "...This is a great deck for beginners." Read more

    "...The enclosed guidebook is well made and well written, with color images of every card...." Read more

    "...I'm cool with the backs. Nice and simple...." Read more

    "Easy to use, made well" Read more

    61 customers mention50 positive11 negative

    Customers like the value of the tabletop game. They say it's worth the money, has high quality for the price, and is a great buy. Some customers also say the deck is useful and valuable for beginners.

    "...In that sense, I find the Original Tarot Deck useful and valuable for me." Read more

    "...They are thicker than most cheap decks. They are even better quality than most expensive decks.They follow the original Waite cards...." Read more

    "This is a good deck for the price. I like the card quality for being so thin...." Read more

    "...such high quality for the price. ORDER IT!!!" Read more

    42 customers mention30 positive12 negative

    Customers like the thickness of the cards. They say they are very thick, durable, and not too thin or heavy. Some customers also mention that the colors are crisp and the cards are smooth.

    "...The finish also diffuses a bit of glare.- The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy...." Read more

    "...I only use actual card stock.These are nice! They are thicker than most cheap decks...." Read more

    "...I'm cool with the backs. Nice and simple. The booklet is thick and it will have to go along in with the cards so not to make extra room but hey, I..." Read more

    "The cards are thick and the print is clean and visible, its a very durable material. This is the best deck I have purchased or received...." Read more

    33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

    Customers find the comfort of the deck of cards wonderful, pleasant to touch, and hardback. They also say the linen finish is smooth and nice on the hands. Customers also mention that the cards are lightly textured for good grip.

    "...I LOVE the linen finish. It's really nice on the hands, but may or may not be a dealbreaker for you because it is visually noticeable..." Read more

    "...The card stock is terrific. The cards have a very tactile linen finish and essentially no glare...." Read more

    "...The detail is nice and they have a great feel to them...." Read more

    "...They follow the original Waite cards. They look great. Feel great...." Read more

    30 customers mention23 positive7 negative

    Customers like the ease of shuffling. They mention that the deck shuffles well, smoothly, and fits well in their hands. The cards are well made and glide smoothly.

    "Easy to shuffle, and the classic art with the overall card looks so great. This is a great deck for beginners." Read more

    "I love how smooth it is when shuffling and spreading. Also the illustration are great...." Read more

    "...is of excellent quality, having a linen textured finish... the cards glide smoothly & Im very happy with my purchase...." Read more

    "...The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy. It's hard to riffle shuffle with a full deck and you'll likely have to split the deck for any type of..." Read more

    30 customers mention24 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the tabletop game. They mention that the cards are nice, medium sized, and not overly large. Some say that the deck fits the bill perfectly.

    "...I like the look and feel of the deck. The size of the deck is great. I like the mini booklet that comes along with the deck...." Read more

    "...What's not to like? Full size, narrow borders without trademark, brilliant high contrast solid colors which are outstanding in low light; and the..." Read more

    "...The coloring is decent and the size fits right in my small hand and makes them easy to carry in a bag or purse as well...." Read more

    "...It's also not for small hands like mine, but that applies to all full-size tarot decks, haha.- The booklet is pretty hefty for a LWB...." Read more

    27 customers mention12 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the appearance of the game. Some mention that the images are clear, crisp, and easy to read. However, some customers say the images and graphics are crude and do not match the aesthetic of the artwork.

    "I purchased these a week ago. The back has a mottled parchment image...." Read more

    "...I personally very much prefer the tactile feeling. The finish also diffuses a bit of glare.- The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy...." Read more

    "...HOWEVER, the backs are atrocious. They are very dated and do not match the aesthetic of the artwork." Read more

    "...The original images have also been vectorized for greater clarity, which means they are less pixelated...." Read more

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    5 Stars
    Great deck
    L - US Games Centennial, R - Da Brigh OriginalI own the pocket centennial deck but wanted a full size version of the RWS deck. Decided to purchase this one because it has no copyright on the cards and has a linen finish. The colors are more muted than the standard US Games version, but more vibrant than the centennial (which is still my favorite coloring).- The vector art does take away some of the original linework, but not to a degree that I'd say detracts from the art. I also prefer the texture of the solid colors from the centennial edition, but untextured backgrounds are pretty common in most versions of the deck so it's not a big deal.- The lack of copyright on the cards is a HUGE plus and was the only reason why I didn't buy the full size centennial edition.- I LOVE the linen finish. It's really nice on the hands, but may or may not be a dealbreaker for you because it is visually noticeable (especially in the light). I personally very much prefer the tactile feeling. The finish also diffuses a bit of glare.- The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy. It's hard to riffle shuffle with a full deck and you'll likely have to split the deck for any type of shuffling that requires flexibility. It's also not for small hands like mine, but that applies to all full-size tarot decks, haha.- The booklet is pretty hefty for a LWB. Bonus points for the full color print.Some of the negative reviews are likely outdated. The deck doesn't feel like a knockoff at all and the quality is better than some other decks I've owned.
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    anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic art and sturdy build
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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    Easy to shuffle, and the classic art with the overall card looks so great. This is a great deck for beginners.
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    bas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great deck
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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    L - US Games Centennial, R - Da Brigh Original

    I own the pocket centennial deck but wanted a full size version of the RWS deck. Decided to purchase this one because it has no copyright on the cards and has a linen finish. The colors are more muted than the standard US Games version, but more vibrant than the centennial (which is still my favorite coloring).

    - The vector art does take away some of the original linework, but not to a degree that I'd say detracts from the art. I also prefer the texture of the solid colors from the centennial edition, but untextured backgrounds are pretty common in most versions of the deck so it's not a big deal.
    - The lack of copyright on the cards is a HUGE plus and was the only reason why I didn't buy the full size centennial edition.
    - I LOVE the linen finish. It's really nice on the hands, but may or may not be a dealbreaker for you because it is visually noticeable (especially in the light). I personally very much prefer the tactile feeling. The finish also diffuses a bit of glare.
    - The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy. It's hard to riffle shuffle with a full deck and you'll likely have to split the deck for any type of shuffling that requires flexibility. It's also not for small hands like mine, but that applies to all full-size tarot decks, haha.
    - The booklet is pretty hefty for a LWB. Bonus points for the full color print.

    Some of the negative reviews are likely outdated. The deck doesn't feel like a knockoff at all and the quality is better than some other decks I've owned.
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    bas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great deck
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
    L - US Games Centennial, R - Da Brigh Original

    I own the pocket centennial deck but wanted a full size version of the RWS deck. Decided to purchase this one because it has no copyright on the cards and has a linen finish. The colors are more muted than the standard US Games version, but more vibrant than the centennial (which is still my favorite coloring).

    - The vector art does take away some of the original linework, but not to a degree that I'd say detracts from the art. I also prefer the texture of the solid colors from the centennial edition, but untextured backgrounds are pretty common in most versions of the deck so it's not a big deal.
    - The lack of copyright on the cards is a HUGE plus and was the only reason why I didn't buy the full size centennial edition.
    - I LOVE the linen finish. It's really nice on the hands, but may or may not be a dealbreaker for you because it is visually noticeable (especially in the light). I personally very much prefer the tactile feeling. The finish also diffuses a bit of glare.
    - The cardstock is fairly thick and sturdy. It's hard to riffle shuffle with a full deck and you'll likely have to split the deck for any type of shuffling that requires flexibility. It's also not for small hands like mine, but that applies to all full-size tarot decks, haha.
    - The booklet is pretty hefty for a LWB. Bonus points for the full color print.

    Some of the negative reviews are likely outdated. The deck doesn't feel like a knockoff at all and the quality is better than some other decks I've owned.
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    miguel Sarmiento
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality tarot !
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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    I love how smooth it is when shuffling and spreading. Also the illustration are great. I would’ve liked have some hints of gold foiled but I guess since it is the classic version they left it as the original version. Overall it is a great quality classic tarot. 👍
    5 people found this helpful
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    Brad Gadberry
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Deck I Have Been Looking For
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
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    This is the RWS deck I have been looking for.

    The colors are neither as garish as the yellow-box Rider nor as gloomy as the Centennial Rider-Waite. The colors of the Radiant and Universal are beautiful, and I often refer to those cards when I want to make out small details, but... while calling them cartoonish would be going too far, they do seem somewhat lifeless to me. The line work of this deck quite crisp, but it retains the "earthy" feel of cannonical decks like the Centennial and yellow-box Rider.

    The card backs are symmetrical and have a really nice antique look.

    The card stock is terrific. The cards have a very tactile linen finish and essentially no glare. The stock is thick and sturdy: the deck is close to a quarter inch thicker than a typical US Games deck.

    The lettering is Smith's hand-drawn characters, rather than a typeface, and... (drumroll please), no copyright symbol on the card faces!

    The enclosed guidebook is well made and well written, with color images of every card. It's a clear step up of from a typical little white book.

    I think the deck is essentially perfect. I can't think of anything to change or improve.
    19 people found this helpful
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    Irina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice look and good quality
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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    Cards look beautiful, good quality of materials and colors
    2 people found this helpful
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    Mr C
    4.0 out of 5 stars OK, I'm Impressed!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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    I have bought many RWS decks and this is one of the best I have gotten so far. Colors are nice. They've managed to throw in some interesting and different shades throughout. The detail is nice and they have a great feel to them. If you always had a hard time seeing the King of Pentacles robe because of overprinting then you will appreciate how he looks now. I'm cool with the backs. Nice and simple. The booklet is thick and it will have to go along in with the cards so not to make extra room but hey, I'm Impressed!
    10 people found this helpful
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    Peggy D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality Traditional Tarot Cards
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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    I bought this deck because I wanted a traditional Tarot deck since Tarot books usually talk about the classic deck. I am pleased with the art work and card stock. I don't actually use the deck much for readings because I find the symbolism more opaque than icn some more modern decks. Since I am fairly new to Tarot and still learning, I find it useful to study the same card from several decks: this traditional deck and two modern decks. Light Seers Tarot and Angel Wisdom Tarot. I find the symbolism much easier to grasp in the more modern decks, but I do find that by comparing the same card from all three decks and reading the booklets from all three as well as the Tarot books I am learning from that I get a deeper understanding of the card regardless of the deck it is from. In that sense, I find the Original Tarot Deck useful and valuable for me.
    9 people found this helpful
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    E Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great deck and mini booklet
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    This is my first deck so I didn't know what to expect. I like the look and feel of the deck. The size of the deck is great. I like the mini booklet that comes along with the deck. I'm still exploring and learning tarot.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Top reviews from other countries

    David W. Griffith
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best R-WCS Decks for the Money
    Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2024
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    I had the Rider Waite many years ago as a kid, and decided I needed a Tarot deck again, so found this one for a crazy low price. The cards are way better than the 14$ price suggests, made with a nice stock, a non-distracting and sharp linen finish. The colours are rich but not garish, and there are no copyright marks etc. on the pristine cards. Comes with a nice little 90-page mini guide that neatly fits in the deck box with the cards. The corner of 1 card seems to have begun to peel a tiny bit. hence 1 less star. A great refresher or beginner guide to interpreting the cards. Highly recommend.
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    Leah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Version of the RWS
    Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2023
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    I love the linen cardstock and the colouring on this deck. It’s a beautiful version of the RWS. Shuffles amazingly.
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    Pixie
    5.0 out of 5 stars .
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2023
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    This Original Smith-Waite has a bolder and cleaner line work. The colors are not modern but they have that fresh from the print feel to it. Colors look sort of creamy and they are bright without being garish. The thick cardstock has a textured, linen finish that is wonderful to work with. After the Centennial, this is my 2nd favorite.
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    Yichen Liu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2024
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    Good
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    TERESA ARNOTT
    5.0 out of 5 stars The material is very vibrant
    Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024
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    i liked all
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