Cats Rule the Earth Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Guidebook for the Feline-Obsessed

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By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Tarot doesn't predict the future, and if you get a reading by someone who tells you otherwise, they're just in it for the con. It’s one of the best books I’ve 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. WIRED may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.

The death card, for example, rarely refers to physical death, but you can take it to mean the end of a certain something—a job or a relationship. 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.There are ones themed around movies, decks with modern art, and even a Victorian-themed flora and animal deck. 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 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. 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. 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. You'll find explanations of all 78 cards that are brief enough to understand quickly with enough room for your own interpretations.

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.

Prior to WIRED, she was an assistant editor at Wirecutter and an assistant in the newsroom of The New York Times. 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. 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? 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. 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.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. Cats are, naturally, the next logical step for my collection, and none have quite caught my eye like this one. 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.