Status Updates From The Original Rider Waite: T...

For reasons which satisfy myself, this card has been interchanged with that of Justice, which is usually numbered eight. As the variation carries nothing with it which will signify to the reader, there is no cause for explanation.

Why are your lips tight, Arthur?? Keep your secrets 😒

Also Waite’s Christian faith comes through in nearly every card where there is a symbolic reference, although there are Kabbalah symbols too.

He is the ruling power of external religion, as the High Priestess is the prevailing genius of the esoteric, withdrawn power.

^The Hierophant

The chapter where he’s really annoyed about all the falsehoods spread about tarot is the best part. He is a hater but the charlatanry is enough to do anyone’s head in! This chapter should be read for an old-timey explanation of why tarot comes from Egypt is wrong. First time I’ve read Gebelin’s reasons listed for his Egyptian hypothesis

The time has come to say what it is possible to say, so that the effect of current charlatanism and unintelligence may be reduced to a minimum.

“I wish to therefore say, within the reserves of courtesy, that I care nothing at all for any view that may find expression.”
Translation: Think what you want about my take on Tarot, I don’t give a f*** 😂

Far out, Arthur is SAVAGE in his criticism of prior Tarot connoisseurs!