Giant Rider-Waite Tarot Deck-Giant

The Giant Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is an oversized edition of the classic 78-card tarot deck, featuring Pamela Colman Smith's full pictorial artwork on every card. The larger card size makes the imagery easier to study in detail, which is why many teachers and beginners reach for this edition over a standard-size deck. Each card follows the same symbolism as the original 1909 Rider-Waite deck, just enlarged.

Quick facts

About

The original Rider-Waite deck, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under Arthur Edward Waite's direction, is the most widely recognized tarot deck in print — nearly every modern tarot deck borrows some of its visual language. This giant edition keeps all 78 cards and their traditional imagery but enlarges them, which makes fine details in the artwork much easier to see. It's a favorite for tarot teachers demonstrating a reading to a group, for beginners still learning to recognize each card, and for anyone who simply prefers working with a larger deck. You'll find it alongside our full range of tarot and oracle decks, and it pairs naturally with other divination tools if you're building out a reading practice. Many customers keep a standard-size deck for personal readings and a giant deck like this one for teaching or display.

How to use it

Shuffle as you would any tarot deck, adjusting your grip for the larger card size, then lay out your chosen spread. The bigger format is especially useful for study — laying a card face-up on a table makes it easy to walk through the symbolism piece by piece. It also works well as a teaching tool when reading for a group, since everyone can see the card clearly from a distance.

Care

Keep the deck dry and out of direct sunlight, which can fade the printed colors over time. Because the cards are larger, they can bend more easily than a standard deck, so store them flat in a box or a larger tarot pouch rather than a small case. Handle the cards by their edges to keep the printed surface free of fingerprints and oils.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a standard Rider-Waite deck?
Yes — it uses the same 78 cards and traditional imagery, just printed at a larger size for easier viewing.

Is this deck good for beginners?
Yes, many beginners find the enlarged artwork easier to study, since fine details in each card are simpler to see.

Does it come with a guidebook?
The deck features the classic Rider-Waite artwork on all 78 cards; check the product photos and listing details for what's included with this specific edition.

Can this deck predict the future?
It's a tool for reflection and study, not a way to guarantee outcomes — many readers use tarot to prompt insight and self-reflection rather than to forecast fixed events.

How should I store a larger deck like this?
Store it flat, away from moisture and direct sunlight, ideally in a box or pouch sized for the larger cards so they don't bend.

Is this a good gift for a tarot teacher?
Yes — its size makes it especially useful for demonstrating readings to a group or classroom.