Tarot Fellow
The Complete Tarot Kit — Rider-Waite & Thoth Pocket Decks with Guidebook
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The Complete Tarot Kit by U.S. Games Systems bundles both pocket-sized decks — the 1909 Rider-Waite-Smith and the 1943 Crowley Thoth — with Susan Levitt’s 246-page Introduction to Tarot, a full-color spread sheet, and a double-sided quick reference chart covering both systems. Perfect for tarot students who want to compare the two most influential traditions side by side from the start.
Description:Quick Specs
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
- Guidebook author: Susan Levitt
- Contents: 2 pocket decks (Rider-Waite and Crowley Thoth, 78 cards each), 246-page full-color guidebook, quick reference chart, spread sheet
- Card size: 2.25" x 3.5" (pocket size)
- Best for: Tarot beginners, students comparing both major systems, intermediate readers expanding their practice
Two Systems, One Kit
The two most influential tarot systems in the world are the Rider-Waite-Smith, created in 1909 with Pamela Colman Smith's iconic illustrated pip cards, and the Crowley Thoth, completed in 1943 with Lady Frieda Harris's projective geometry artwork. Most tarot students begin with one and never seriously study the other, missing a foundational comparison that sharpens understanding of both.
The Complete Tarot Kit bundles both pocket-sized decks with Susan Levitt's 246-page Introduction to Tarot, a full-color illustrated guidebook written specifically to teach both systems in parallel. The kit also includes a double-sided stand-up quick reference chart with card meanings for both decks and a full-color spread sheet with the Woven Spread, giving you everything needed to begin reading without sourcing additional materials.
More Than a Starter Set
Levitt's guidebook covers tarot structure and symbolism, basic and advanced spreads, numerology, court card systems, and the notable differences between Rider-Waite and Thoth interpretations. The pocket-format cards are smaller than standard decks, which makes them easy to carry and handle, while remaining fully readable. The kit is housed in a durable 8.5 x 9 inch box built for long-term use.
How to Use The Complete Tarot Kit
Build a solid tarot foundation with both decks using these three steps.
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Start with the Rider-Waite Deck and Guidebook
Open Levitt's guidebook to the Rider-Waite section and work through the Major Arcana cards one at a time. The illustrated pip cards make intuitive reading accessible from your first session, even without memorizing any card meanings in advance.
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Use the Quick Reference Chart for Daily Practice
Stand the double-sided reference chart on your reading surface and use it to check keyword meanings while you learn. Drilling five cards per day with the chart alongside the deck builds a working vocabulary within a few weeks of practice.
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Compare the Two Decks Side by Side
Once comfortable with Rider-Waite, pull cards from both decks and place them side by side. Note where imagery aligns, where it differs, and what Thoth's abstract geometry adds to the more narrative scenes. This comparison builds deep understanding.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this kit because it's genuinely the most efficient way to get a solid grounding in both major tarot traditions at once. Buying the two decks and a guidebook separately would cost considerably more and leave you without the reference chart and spread sheet. For the money, it's one of the most complete starting points I carry. Browse my full tarot collection when you're ready to add more decks to your practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cards are pocket-sized at 2.25 by 3.5 inches, smaller than standard 78-card decks. They're larger than miniature decks and comfortable to shuffle and read, but compact enough to carry for on-the-go readings or use in smaller spaces.
Yes. Levitt's 246-page guidebook covers both systems, including comparisons, numerology, court card interpretation, and spread techniques beyond basic card meanings. It adds real value even if you already own a Rider-Waite or Thoth deck.
They share the 78-card structure and Major Arcana sequence but differ in imagery, symbolism, court card naming, and interpretive emphasis. Rider-Waite uses narrative illustration while Thoth uses projective geometry, making comparison instructive.
The Woven Spread is a multi-card layout on the full-color spread sheet included in the kit. It covers multiple life areas and how they interconnect, and the sheet includes setup instructions and position meanings for each card placement.
