Arthur Edward Waite

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot is a 1911 book by Arthur Edward Waite. The book covers the significance and deeper implications of each card, and gives practical instructions as to how to conduct a reading. The symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck is based on profound occult studies by Waite, and his exposition in this book of its use and meaning is unexcelled. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Tarot.