Ray, Sharmistha (23 de marzo de 2019). «Reviving a Forgotten Artist of the Occult». Hyperallergic . Consultado el 14 de marzo de 2021. The Tower: Symbolizes sudden upheaval, chaos, and revelation. It represents a transformative crisis, a “breaking down” to make way for the new.

The Magician: Represents manifestation, resourcefulness, and power. It suggests the potential to turn ideas into reality. The World: Represents completion, accomplishment, and travel. It signifies the end of a cycle or journey, heralding the beginning of a new one. The Devil: Represents bondage, addiction, and materialism. It signifies an unhealthy relationship with the material world or self-imposed limitations. Additionally, the original drawings made by Pamela Colman Smith, from which the cards were printed, are primarily held by the private collector and tarot scholar, Stuart R. Kaplan. He acquired these original drawings in 1971 and has since then included them in his extensive collection of tarot cards and related items. The Hermit: Represents introspection, solitude, and contemplation. It suggests a time for inward focus and reflection.Strength: Symbolizes courage, patience, and control. It represents inner strength and the power of the human spirit.

The Empress: Represents fertility, nature, and abundance. It suggests a nurturing spirit and the creation of life. The High Priestess: Symbolizes intuition, higher powers, and the subconscious mind. It calls for trust in one’s inner voice.

Rider-Waite Tarot Review by Christopher Butler

Si bien las imágenes son sencillas, los detalles y fondos ocultan un simbolismo considerable. Algunos elementos se mantienen similares a los que se pueden encontrar en las barajas más antiguas, como el Tarot de Marsella, pero por lo general los diseños de Waite y Smith muestran diferencias bastante notables respecto de sus predecesores. Destaca la eliminación de los elementos cristianos como, por ejemplo, los Arcanos Mayores del Papa, que se convierte en « El Hierofante» y la Papesa, que se convierte en « La Sacerdotisa». Los Arcanos Menores, que en sus primeros diseños ofrecían dibujos más sencillos, fueron convertidos por Smith en escenas alegóricas. [9 ]​ Giles, Cynthia (1994). «The Tarot: History, Mystery, and Lore». Simon & Schuster (Nueva York). p. 46. ISBN 0671891014. Dean, Liz (2015). «The Ultimate Guide to Tarot: A Beginner's Guide to the Cards, Spreads, and Revealing the Mystery of the Tarot». Fair Winds Press (Beverly, Massachusetts). p. 9. ISBN 1592336574. Death: Represents endings, change, and transformation. It does not typically denote physical death but rather an end to a situation or phase.