It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. Cats Rule the Earth Tarot goes deeper than simply presenting the meaning of each card-it equips the reader with a historical understanding of tarot, how to interpret and apply each card drawn and methods of conducting readings for yourself, friends, or family. 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? Tarot might help you see a certain situation in your life a little differently; it's not too different from meditation.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. There are ones themed around movies, decks with modern art, and even a Victorian-themed flora and animal deck. I've also spent nearly all of my years obsessed with witches in pop culture— Practical Magic and The Craft were on constant replay in my house. You'll find explanations of all 78 cards that are brief enough to understand quickly with enough room for your own interpretations. The drawings are so good I've considered getting a second deck so I can frame a few in my cat corner—the part of my living room where the litter box sits is adorned in cat-related art.

The Pages court card, for example, represents a young person with childlike qualities, such as curiosity and joy. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Offering a fun clever take on the usual tarot deck, Cats Rule the Earth Tarot creatively reinvents the traditional cards with modern, quirky cat illustrations.

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's Paw five-card spread. Even if you don't know the first thing about tarot, you can still appreciate the stunning feline illustrations in this deck, all done by Thiago Corrêa.Death is represented by a cat skull; the Chariot is a cat in a wheelchair; and the Devil is a sphynx in a chain collar.

WIRED may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. There's also advice on how to interpret the spread—not just the individual cards themselves but how they work as a group, the qualities they share, and their differences. 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. Experienced tarot readers likely have a deeper understanding than this book offers, but for those of us who need a little guidance, it's excellent.

Prior to WIRED, she was an assistant editor at Wirecutter and an assistant in the newsroom of The New York Times. This 78-card tarot deck and guidebook is cat themed, combining ancient mysticism with feline illustrationsThis tarot deck and guidebook set is ideal for anyone seeking the knowledge and skills needed to learn the ancient art of tarot. This tarot deck and guidebook set is ideal for anyone seeking the knowledge and skills needed to learn the ancient art of tarot.

The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. The cards are the draw here, but I was pleasantly surprised with the included guidebook written by Catherine Davidson. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. Whether you're a complete tarot newbie or are looking for a new deck, this one is a must-get for any cat lovers.The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries. Cats Rule the Earth Tarot goes deeper than simply presenting the meaning of each card―it equips the reader with a historical understanding of tarot, how to interpret and apply each card drawn and methods of conducting readings for yourself, friends, or family.