I admiringly refer<\/span> to myself as a cat lady. I\u2019ve also spent nearly all of my years obsessed with witches in pop culture\u2014Practical Magic<\/em> and The Craft<\/em> were on constant replay in my house. If you\u2019ve ever lived with cats, you\u2019ll know there\u2019s a bit of a crossover. Cats feel like magical creatures in tiny, furry bodies. They are weird and funny, sweet, and protective.\u00a0<\/p>\n So consider my amazement when I stumbled upon this Cats Rule the Earth Tarot Deck and guidebook. Tarot decks come in nearly any theme. There are ones themed around movies, decks with modern art, and even a Victorian-themed flora and animal deck. I have the traditional Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, but I also have a Barbie deck I cherish. Cats are, naturally, the next logical step for my collection, and none have quite caught my eye like this one.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tarot traditions say you should spend a lot of time with your deck for it to work well for you, so it makes sense to invest in decks that tickle your fancy, right? Whether you\u2019re a complete tarot newbie or are looking for a new deck, this one is a must-get for any cat lovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick a Card<\/p>\n Courtesy of Abrams Image<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Photograph: Amazon<\/p>\n Sometimes I find modern interpretations of tarot cards to stray too far from the original and, as someone still trying to learn what the cards mean, it can get confusing. Here, that\u2019s not the case. The drawings are so good I\u2019ve considered getting a second deck so I can frame a few in my cat corner\u2014the part of my living room where the litter box sits is adorned in cat-related art.<\/p>\n Magic Flight<\/p>\n The cards are the draw here, but I was pleasantly surprised with the included guidebook written by Catherine Davidson. It\u2019s one of the best books I\u2019ve read that comes with a deck; often these included books leave me more confused about how to read the cards than I was when I started. This one is packed with information in small tidbits that are easy to digest.\u00a0<\/p>\n Experienced tarot readers likely have a deeper understanding than this book offers, but for those of us who need a little guidance, it\u2019s excellent. You\u2019ll find explanations of all 78 cards that are brief enough to understand quickly with enough room for your own interpretations. You can consult it while you read a spread without feeling like you\u2019ve lost your groove.\u00a0<\/p>\n The guidebook also includes helpful pages on getting to know tarot, and Davidson breaks down the Major and Minor Arcana (what makes up any tarot deck) and what the numbers and court cards might signify. The Pages court card, for example, represents a young person with childlike qualities, such as curiosity and joy.<\/p>\n I like that the guidebook touches on the best practices for preparing to read and reading tarot, and also includes four examples of spreads to try, such as the Cat\u2019s Paw five-card spread. There\u2019s also advice on how to interpret the spread\u2014not just the individual cards themselves but how they work as a group, the qualities they share, and their differences.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know if I\u2019ll ever be a master tarot reader, but I already feel more equipped with this set. Whether you\u2019ve never tried tarot before or you want to buy a gift for a friend who likes witchy things, consider this deck. The whole thing comes in a nice keepsake box. I already knew my cats were far superior beings to me, but this deck confirms it.<\/p>\n If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism.<\/em> Learn more<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I admiringly refer to myself as a cat lady. I\u2019ve also spent nearly all of my years obsessed with witches in pop culture\u2014Practical Magic and The Craft were on constant replay in my house. If you\u2019ve ever lived with cats, you\u2019ll know there\u2019s a bit of a crossover. 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<\/picture><\/span><\/p>\nCats Rule the Earth Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Guidebook for the Feline-Obsessed<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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