Tarot of A.E. Waite - Blue edition

The A.E. Waite Tarot Cards in Blue Edition is a reprint of the classic deck originally published in 1909. This edition features a distinctive blue reverse decorated with the Rosary Cross.

Features of the set

Card size: Standard size 70 x 120 mm
Packaging: Complex box with lid containing a 32-page handy booklet
Print quality: Exceptional reproduction of the colors originally used in the 1909 historical maps

This blue edition, published by Koenigsfurt-Urania and AGM-Urania of Germany and Switzerland, has been on the market for more than 20 years and is highly prized for its fidelity to the original colours and symbolism.

History and significance

The original charts were drawn in 1909, which places them in a historical context imbued with spiritual quests and artistic innovation. A.E. Waite, an academic and mystic, chose the artist and illustrator P. Colman Smith for her artistic talent and her ability to capture higher mystical truths.

A.E. Waite's rich symbolism and distinctive imagery, often referencing various mystical traditions, have made the cards the foundation for many modern tarot cards. Their popularity has increased in recent decades as people have rediscovered tarot practices as a tool for personal growth and understanding.