Universal Waite Tarot Deck — Premier Edition by Mary Hanson-Roberts

Universal Waite Tarot Deck — Premier Edition

The Universal Waite Tarot Deck — Premier Edition pairs Pamela Colman Smith’s classic Rider-Waite-Smith drawings with Mary Hanson-Roberts’ gentle recoloring. The familiar symbolism remains intact while the softer, more nuanced palette makes the deck especially approachable for beginners, study, meditation, and everyday readings.

Why readers choose this edition

• Beginner-friendly Rider-Waite-Smith structure: traditional scenes and symbolism work well with many tarot books and courses.
• Recolored by Mary Hanson-Roberts: serene color work adds clarity and visual warmth without changing the original compositions.
• Premier Edition extras: includes a 36-page booklet and an 18" × 20" tarot spread sheet with spaces for a 10-card Celtic Cross spread.
• Full 78-card deck: standard tarot card size of approximately 2.75" × 4.75".

Product details

• Artist / recoloring: Mary Hanson-Roberts
• Original illustrations: Pamela Colman Smith
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
• Publisher item: UWBN78
• ISBN-13: 9781572815612
• Cards: 78
• Booklet: 36 pages
• Spread sheet: 18" × 20"
• Card size: approximately 2.75" × 4.75"
• Box size: approximately 4.625" × 7.25"
• Language: English

Good for: first-time tarot students, Rider-Waite-Smith learners, teachers, working readers, and anyone who prefers a softer visual treatment of the classic deck.