Arcana Major

Arcana Major

In this gallery are nine images of the Arcana Major cards from the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. This tarot deck is considered to be one of the most popular and influential tarot decks. It was originally published in 1909. Created by mystic A.E. Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, the deck consists of 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards representing significant life themes and 56 Minor Arcana cards reflecting everyday situations. The Rider-Waite Tarot set the template for modern tarot. Many contemporary decks are based on or inspired by its structure and symbolism—making it a foundational tool for readers and creators alike. The illustrations here represent the first nine cards of the Arcana Major. Check out his page to find the remaining thirteen Major Arcana Cards.

In addition, you can click here to download a free PDF file of all the Arcana Major cards shown on this page to print, cut out, and enjoy. If you’re finding these Tarot Cards useful, be sure to visit the galleries with more of the Rider and Waite Tarot and some of the Minor Arcana. Have fun!



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