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"Behind the man is the Tree of Life, bearing twelve fruits, and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil is behind the woman; the serpent is twining round it."

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About A. E. Waite

A. E. Waite was a British scholar of mysticism and an author on esoteric traditions. He is best known for co-creating the Rider-Waite tarot deck with artist Pamela Colman Smith. He also wrote extensively on ceremonial magic and Christian mysticism.

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