€ 21,50
A book about the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, written by Sasha Graham. All 78 cards are shown in their original 1909 version, each with meanings, reflection questions and context.
A reference work that also functions as a workbook.
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Most tarot books tell you what the cards mean. This one asks questions. Sasha Graham covers all 78 cards from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck and uses the original 1909 illustrations as a starting point for meaning, reflection and practical use.
This is a book, not a card set. The cards are not included. What you do get is a full-colour image of each card, accompanied by descriptions that show how you can use them for self-insight.
Each card gets its own page. Image on the left, text on the right. Graham describes what you see on the card, what the symbolism historically means, and what questions you can ask yourself when this card appears.
The questions are concrete. Not 'what does this card say about your journey', but 'where do you feel resistance' or 'which part of yourself do you deny'. You can use them as journaling prompts or simply to sharpen your reading.
Both the Major and Minor Arcana are covered. The structure is clear and the tone is accessible without becoming superficial.
This book is written for someone working with the Rider-Waite-Smith deck or planning to. The focus is entirely on that symbolism. If you use a different deck based on the same tradition, you can use the text as well.
Graham assumes you have little to no prior knowledge. She explains what you need to know without becoming didactic. That makes it suitable for beginners, but also useful for experienced readers who want to deepen or refresh their interpretation.
Use the reflection questions as a daily practice. Pull one card, read the question, write your answer. Repeat for a week and see what shifts.
Sasha Graham writes tarot books and gives talks on tarot and intuition. She is known for her clear language and her ability to translate symbolism into concrete questions.
Her approach is practical. No esoteric detours, just explaining how the cards work and what you can do with them.
Are the cards included?
No. This is a book only. It is designed as a companion to the Tarot Original 1909 deck, but you can also use it with any other Rider-Waite-Smith deck.
Can I use this book if I am just starting with tarot?
Yes. Graham explains the basic principles without assuming prior knowledge. The structure is logical and the text is clear.
| Uitgeverij | Lo Scarabeo |
| SKU | 1370-KIT44UKB |
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