Inspirational tarot decks - part one

In this series of blog posts, Rex Van Ryn, creator of the English Magic Tarot, tells us about the tarot decks that have most inspired him.

This week, the so-called Rider-Waite deck, beautifully brought to life by Pamela Colman Smith.

The so-called Rider-Waite deck designed by Pamela Colman Smith

Rex says: What more is there to say about the cards that started the ball rolling? These iconic images speak for themselves. No wonder Pamela's deck is the most popular with beginners. It defined tarot for the twentieth century.