Who owns the rights to the Rider Waite Tarot deck?

U.S. Games has been producing the RWS Tarot deck at a consistent rate for years and the deck has never gone out of print since the company acquired the rights. The deck has undergone only very minor changes, such as enhancements of the colors used. The artwork has remained the same. Judgment (XX), Rider Waite deck.

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Can I use Rider Waite images?

There is an argument that Rider Waite images are now in the public domain and can be used freely by anyone. US Games has a copyright, but arguably only to the images/patterns on the BACK of the cards. Of course, US Games might sue you if you use the front images. So consider your options and seek professional advice. Accordingly, does it matter what tarot deck you use? If you want to use your tarot cards for your own personal readings, then you can pretty much choose any deck you like the look of, just as long as it comes with a guidebook to help you understand the meanings of each card.

What is Oracle card reading?

Oracle decks are a tool of self-reflection to add to your magical and spiritual practice, or just to use for fun. And while oracle cards can offer insight similar to tarot cards, there are some major differences. They likely have 78 cards, each of which provides detailed insight into a specific situation. Accordingly, what does death mean in tarot cards? Death (XIII) is the 13th trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in Tarot card games as well as in divination. The card typically depicts the Grim Reaper, and when used for divination is often interpreted as signifying major changes in a person's life.

Regarding this, is tarot or oracle better for beginners?

As much as I love tarot decks, I have to agree that oracle cards are easier to read for the beginner. Unlike tarot, oracle decks generally have less cards. I say generally because oracle cards don't have to stick to a set number like tarot does, the decks can contain however many cards the creator wants. And another question, what is jack card? A jack or knave, in some games referred to as a bower, is a playing card which, in traditional French and English decks, pictures a man in the traditional or historic aristocratic or courtier dress, generally associated with Europe of the 16th or 17th century. The usual rank of a jack is between the ten and the queen.

What are Diamond cards?

The four French-suited playing cards suits used primarily in the English-speaking world: diamonds (?), clubs (?), hearts (?) and spades (?)