The Queen of Wands: The Story of Pamela Colman Smith, the Artist Behind the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

The Rider-Waite Tarot is one of the most popular and well-known tarot decks in the world, known for its imaginative imagery and compelling colors. However, the story of its creation is not as well-known. The deck was created by Pamela Coleman Smith, a British artist and occultist but for decades, her name was not credited with the work. The Queen of Wands tells the story of both her life and her work, and how the Rider-Waite Tarot became one of the most iconic tarot decks in the world.