Deck Review: Witch's Cat Tarot by Tree Carr and Sonja Pröhl

Having purrfected the art of having nine lives, the witchy cat familiar is the perfect figure to lead us through our tarot reading, imparting wisdom and guidance. The Witch’s Cat Tarot combines the enigmatic allure of feline wisdom and the ancient symbolism of the tarot, with a twist of 21st century fun, offering a unique and powerful tool for exploring the mysteries of life.

Meet each card as you’ve never seen them before:

• The Fool becomes Bold Kitty, a young cat ready to explore the world.
• The Hierophant is now Sacred Cat, a spiritual master of the skies.
• The Magician is shown as Magic Cat, a wise old cat practicing the arts.
• The Hermit becomes Cave Cat, the feline keeper of inner wisdom.
• Death becomes Nine Lives, a brave kitty on its ninth life.

With expert guidance and fun spells from Tree Carr to encourage you to learn from the ever mysterious and enigmatic witchy cat as well as magical illustrations from Sonja Pröhl, this is the perfect deck for witches and cat lovers.

You can see the complete flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, a deck interview and the Curious Cats spread.

Wednesday Spread: Curious Cats Spread, Witch's Cat Tarot

Happy Wednesday, all! We're working with the Witch's Cat Tarot deck from Watkins, a cute and fluffy deck with surprising depth. Now, the LWB doesn't include any spreads, so I've designed one that I hope will show off the deck to its' best advantage! I've included the positions and meanings at the end if you'd like to use the spread - I'd love to know how it works for you!

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, Witch's Cat Tarot

Happy Wednesday, all! Today we're interviewing a deck that just might be my favourite of the year. The Witch's Cat Tarot from Watkins Publishing may look cute and fluffy, but there's a lot of depth in these cards.

Overview: The Witch's Cat Tarot Deck

The cutest witch deck you’ll use all year! 🐾 The Witch’s Cat Tarot from Watkins is a sweet celebration of our feline friends, with soft anime-inspired art and gentle, cheerful colours that make every card a little delight. I can’t wait to dive in and see what magic it has in store!

First Impressions: Witch's Cat Tarot

Cue the awws! I’ve just opened the Witch’s Cat Tarot from Watkins, and my first thought? Cute. The two-piece box already feels rich and inviting.

The artwork is soft and sweet - almost anime, but gentler - and the palette is gorgeous: subdued but cheerful oranges, minty greens, soft blues, and gentle purples. Each card feels like a tiny pocket of joy.

The Death card immediately caught my eye - or rather, Nine Lives, as it’s renamed here. A cat surrounded by the spirits of its past lives - whimsical and thoughtful.

The cards are standard tarot size, glossy, smooth, flexible, and sturdy, with plain edges. They shuffle easily and feel nice in the hand.

The guidebook is included (small print, but very readable) and gives lovely insights into the art, even if it doesn’t include spreads.

Overall, the deck feels friendly and maybe even sweet - a cozy little deck to reach for for everyday pulls. That said, the many renamed cards - Majors, court cards, and suits - could be tricky for beginners.

I’ll be diving a bit deeper with the spreads next - and trust me, you’ll want to stick around for the interview spread; it’s got some surprises in store!

Guest review: Amazing Women Oracle Cards by Mara Parra & Victoria Benaim & Josefina Schargorodsky

Take courage, empowerment and advice from 45 rebel muses with this inspirational deck.

Meet 45 rebel women, artists, thinkers, politicians, writers and musicians from across the globe. Their weapons: power, art, science, literature and music. Most of them were stigmatized or misunderstood, but in the end – who wants to be normal? These women broke the mould and blazed a trail, and now you can too. These stylishly illustrated cards allow you to channel Frida Kahlo, Marilyn Monroe, Nina Simone and other muses from around the world – they will give you their messages on 4 different areas: life, work, love and learning.

• Marie Curie life advice? It is time to see what happens when you stop listening to others.
• Nina Simone’s tip on work: If it doesn’t open, it wasn’t your door.
• Love according to Lady Di? Beware: the prince of your dreams can steal them.
• Frida Kahlo on learning: Don’t stumble twice over the same stone.

The accompanying booklet contains mini biographies of each woman, along with an important quote. There are also 3 different suggested card layouts to gain insight and inspiration.

Meet amazing women from across the globe in this ultimate collection of feminist inspiration.

The Moon Dust Tarot by Florance Saul

The power of the moon is at your fingertips…

Based on the online tarot deck that has uplifted and enlightened millions of people since its launch in 2017, this is the one and only official physical Moon Dust Tarot Deck. Connect with your spirit on a higher level, commune with the wisdom of the moon, stars and the universe, and find new meaning in the Tarot with this beautiful deck sumptuously presented in sparkling gold foil!

Psychic and occult expert Flo presents the 78 classic tarot cards, illustrated with stunning artworks sprinkled with moon dust that shed new light and meanings on the classic imagery with insight from dreams and lunar wisdom.

The accompanying booklet provides interpretations of all the cards, including keywords, inspiring poems intuited by Flo and readings for both upright and reversed cards. Elevate your lunar connection to the next level, find answers, hone your intuition and transform your life.

The Moon Dust Tarot is available now from Watkins Publishing. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

Deck review: Clarity Tarot by Bel Senlle

This gorgeous Tarot deck is designed for the truly modern reader. Clarity reveals the heart of the traditional imagery, stripped of monarchical hierarchy, binarism and ageism, to allow any reader, beginner or expert, to access new visions, reflections and power. The borderless design allows you to create visual landscapes and to deeply understand the elements of Tarot, and the correspondences within them.

The guidebook includes an introduction to the system of the Tarot, focusing on the rules of visual language such as symmetry, direction, repetition and connections. Learn how to read the cards for yourself and others, including four suggested spreads, as well as how to activate the deck and open space.

The Clarity Tarot publishes on the 11th of April, 2023, from Watkins Publishing. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

The Journey to Enlightenment Tarot by Selena Joy Lovett and Daniela Manutius-Forster

An innovative Tarot deck that combines striking symbolic artwork with detailed guidance in using Tarot in a journey to self-discovery and enlightenment, releasing the blocks that stand in the way of happiness and personal goals.

This extraordinary deck offers a new way of interacting with the Tarot. The cards evoke, through their strange and wondrous artwork, a sense of enlightened experience. The card images combine with the wise words of the guidebook to lead the user onto a journey of powerful self-discovery and deep alchemical transformation.

There is more detail on the Pip (numbered) cards in this deck than in any other Tarot, offering guidance in the user’s journey to enlightenment on themes such as healing, self love, emotional self-soothing, energy and motivation. As you embark on an incredible journey of self-understanding and self-fulfilment, these uplifting cards will help you connect deeply to your soul and guide you in the direction of your dreams. Whatever your question, they will bring the light you need, encouraging intuition, self-awareness and self-healing, and helping you to release your emotional blocks. Enjoy this journey to enlightenment!

 

The Journey to Enlightenment Tarot deck is published by Watkins Publishing.