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RWS, Rider-Waite or Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot

Yes, they are essentially the same.

• Rider-Waite Tarot is the more common term for the deck.
• Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot is a more specific name that acknowledges the contributions of both Arthur Edward Waite (who conceptualized the deck) and Pamela Colman Smith (who illustrated it)
• RWS Tarot is the common abbreviation for the deck, and much easier to write.

So, while there’s a slight difference in naming, they all refer to the same iconic tarot deck that has been a foundation for countless tarot readers and enthusiasts.

Light and Love. ❤️

Would you like to know more about the history of the deck or how to use it? For more information about the deck and it’s role in the history of tarot, you can view our previous post: The Rider-Waite Tarot.

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