The Mystical Cats Tarot, created by Lunaea Weatherstone and illustrated by Mickie Mueller, stands out as a delightful feline-themed tarot deck. Its charm lies in its ability to capture the expressiveness of cats through soft, children’s book-style art.
Whether you're an experienced reader or a newcomer to tarot cards, the Mystic Cats Tarot's playful animal imagery provides an engaging new lens for spiritual exploration. Perfect for fans of the Kawaii Tarot and other cute modern tarot decks, these animal tarot cards for kids and adults alike will bring joy and whimsy to your divination.
The Deck and Its Features
The cards are 2.75″ x 4.60″ in dimension, borderless, with rounded corners and a matte finish. The cardstock, however, is somewhat flimsy.
It’s not exactly a clone of any of the traditional tarot systems, but it’s also very easy to read for anyone with tarot reading background. The Minors are divided into four “cat clans”: the Fire Cats, Sea Cats, Sky Cats, and Earth Cats.
The Fool is just The Cat. The Magician is Cat Magic. The Hanged Man is The Floating Cat. The Devil is Demon Cat. Judgment is Good Kitty. The courts? Kitten, Tom, Queen, and King!
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The Cards
- The Fool: The Cat
- The Magician: Cat Magic
- The Hanged Man: The Floating Cat
- The Devil: Demon Cat
- Judgment: Good Kitty
- Courts: Kitten, Tom, Queen, King
I love how they structured the book. “The Cat’s Advice.” In a deck review by Barbara Moore published in The Llewellyn Journal, it’s mentioned that Mueller, the artist, used “special herbal infusions in all her watercolors . . .
Packaging and Guidebook
Initially, the box packaging may seem lacking. The cards don’t quite fit as expected, and some might slip down where the book is supposed to be.
The deck doesn’t come with a little white booklet, but rather, a very nice 5.20″ x 8.00″ perfect bound book that I enjoyed reading cover to cover. There’s a ton of information in there, though nothing new for the seasoned tarot reader. Still, it’s definitely nice to have. Oh, and shouldn’t that title be Tails of the Mystical Cats instead of Tales?
The Artist
Michelle Romo is an illustrator, product designer, and maker of fun things from Los Angeles who has designed under the name "Crowded Teeth" for the past 18 years. She has illustrated and written several books, including Frankie’s Magical Day (Abrams Appleseed), and the Spencer the Cat series (Workman).
Personal Experience and Readings
While I am not likely to pull out this deck for professional readings, I might be inclined to use it when I do fundraising events for animal shelters, animal non-profits, etc.
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Overall, I adore this deck, but I also know I’m biased- I love cats. Now, of all the kitty-themed tarot decks out there to date, this one is by far the best.
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Add a touch of playfulness to your practice with the adorable cat tarot cards of Mystic Cats Tarot. From illustrator and designer Michelle Romo, this cat tarot deck is the purr-fect addition to any tarot toolkit. For divining the future, kawaii cats can’t be beat. The Mystic Cats Tarot deck is full of adorable kitties, frogs, rainbows, and more for exuberant tarot readings that will bring excitement and laughter to anyone looking to add some cuteness overload into their mystical practice.
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