The 22 major arcana in Rider Waite cards 3D print model

Lithophanes of all the major arcana in Rider Waite cards.

Originally, tarot cards were used for playing games. The major arcana were created for recreational purposes. These cards represent abstract concepts and ideas, which would later be used as a divinatory tool.

The question is... Do we always use these cards for tarot readings? Generally, the major arcana are used on three occasions:

General readings: During a general reading, the major arcana provide a broad and in-depth view of the situation. They represent powerful archetypes and fundamental aspects of life.Specific readings: When we do a reading on a specific area of ​​life, the major arcana offer us a deeper perspective on the matter. They reveal essential information that can guide us on the most relevant aspects to consider.Key moments: These cards are also used at crucial moments in life, to make important decisions, overcome profound transitions, or undertake significant changes. They help us illuminate all possible paths, analyze external influences, and learn key lessons.

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The Rider–Waite Tarot is a widely popular deck for tarot card reading, first published by William Rider & Son in 1909, based on the instructions of academic and mystic A. E. Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, both members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Also known as the Waite–Smith,[3] Rider–Waite–Smith, or Rider Tarot, the deck has been published in numerous editions and inspired a wide array of variants and imitations. Estimates suggest over 100 million copies of the deck circulate across over 20 countries.

OverviewThe Rider–Waite tarot deck has 78 cards: 56 Minor Arcana, and 22 Major Arcana. The Minor Arcana generally correspond to the suits of Spanish or Italian playing cards. The Major Arcana, corresponding to the trump cards of gaming tarot, have unique designs numbered from 0 (The Fool) to 21 (The World).

While the images are simple, the details and backgrounds feature abundant symbolism. Some imagery remains similar to that found in earlier decks, but overall the Waite–Smith card designs are substantially different from their predecessors. Christian imagery was removed from some cards, and added to others. For example, the Papess became the High Priestess and no longer features a Papal tiara. The Lovers card, previously depicting a medieval scene of a clothed man and woman receiving a blessing from a noble or cleric was changed to a depiction of the naked Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and the ace of cups featuring a dove carrying Sacramental bread. The Minor Arcana are illustrated with allegorical scenes by Smith, where earlier decks, with a few rare exceptions, had simple designs for the Minor Arcana.

The symbols and imagery used in the deck were influenced by the 19th-century magician and occultist Eliphas Levi, as well as by the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. In order to accommodate the astrological correspondences taught by the Golden Dawn, Waite introduced several innovations to the deck. He switched the order of the Strength and Justice cards so that Strength corresponded with Leo and Justice corresponded with Libra. He based the Lovers card on Italian tarot decks, which have two persons and an angel, to reinforce its correspondence with Gemini.