Universal Tarot
This deck is a modern interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite system. It was created to preserve the familiar symbolism while making it more visually vibrant, detailed, and accessible.
Author: Roberto De Angelis
Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
Year of publication: 1990s (reprinted multiple times)
Number of cards: 78
Description: Standard 78-card deck and instructions
Subject: Classic Rider-Waite Tarot System
Tradition: Rider–Waite Tarot
Illustrations: Colorful, crisp images with slight stylistic changes from the original
Card size: about 6.6 x 12 cm
Suitable for: Beginners who want to learn the classical system, and practicing tarot readers who need a universal and understandable deck
The Universal Tarot is considered one of the best educational decks: it preserves all of Waite's key images, making the Tarot system easy to learn and apply.