Join me for a two-part webinar with Global Spiritual Studies
Live: January 24 and 31, 2013 or available to view later or purchase as a DVD – info here.
Who actually designed the Rider-Waite Tarot cards? Did A. E. Waite unfairly take too much credit for the deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith? In this two-part webinar we’ll examine the evidence. It seems pretty clear that Waite had something very specific in mind for the Major Arcana, so are the Minors exclusively Smith’s?
It turns out there may have been a specific purpose behind the illustrations to the Minor cards. We’ll closely explore a couple of stories that show an uncanny resemblance to Smith’s Minor Arcana and determine where the Minor Arcana images and meanings came from. But mostly we’ll see how the stories behind the Waite-Smith Minor Arcana can inform your own readings and card interpretations.
Join me for a bit of historical detective work as we seek to make the cards richer and deeper. This pictorial journey through the cards and peek into the lives of Waite and Smith will increase your own appreciation of the deck and enhance your work as a tarot reader.




Mary K. Greer has made tarot her life work. Check here for reports of goings-on in the tarot world, articles on the history and practice of tarot, and reviews. Contact me
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January 2, 2013 at 9:44 pm
varychka
I recently received a Radiant Rider Waite deck. Beautiful artwork.
January 3, 2013 at 12:30 am
Robert Cohen
Will most definitely tune in cheers Robert looking forward to it
January 4, 2013 at 7:19 am
Peter
I’m really looking forward to these webinars. I signed up as soon as I saw the announcement.
It will be good to “see” you again, Mary.
January 4, 2013 at 11:45 am
mkg
Peter –
I’m glad you’re coming!
Mary __________ Mary K. Greer http://marygreer.wordpress.com/
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January 5, 2013 at 9:18 am
Kayla Garnet Rose
Looking forward to checking out your webinar, Mary!
January 22, 2013 at 6:16 pm
JanLouise
I have signed up for the Webinar and very much looking forward to it Mary. I love your dedication and the wonderful work you produce.
January 22, 2013 at 7:46 pm
mkg
I’m so excited to hear that several of you will be at the live webinar. You can also watch it later online or order a DVD. I’m really excited about the material I am presenting.
Mary
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April 30, 2013 at 6:52 am
Christine Houser
This is a fascinating story. Will be checking into the DVD of the webinar. This seems like it could be made into a movie with stories and legends making a case for both Waite and Smith to be the rightful owner and creators
P.S. New reader of your blog, I will be coming back.