Hey guys!
I'm currently doing a Cat Tarot set, which I'm uploading as NFT on NFT Showroom. The whole set is still in progress, but I wanted to make a post of the current cards and their respective meaning. I hope you like my work!
The Fool
The Fool is numbered 0 – the number of unlimited potential – and so does not have a specific place in the sequence of the Tarot cards. The Fool can be placed either at the beginning of the Major Arcana or at the end.
The Major Arcana is often considered the Fool’s journey through life and as such, she is ever present and therefore needs no number. On The Fool Tarot card, a young calico kitty stands on the edge of a cliff, without a care in the world, as she sets out on a new adventure.
She is gazing upwards toward the sky and is seemingly unaware that she is about to skip off a precipice into the unknown. She has a modest knapsack containing everything she needs. The white rose represents her purity and innocence. And at her feet is her childhood favorite plushie, representing loyalty and protection, that encourages her to charge forward and learn the lessons she came to learn.
The mountains behind The Fool symbolise the challenges yet to come. They are forever present, but The Fool doesn’t care about them right now; she’s more focused on starting her expedition.
The Magician
The Magician card is numbered One, the number of new beginnings and opportunities. It associates with the planet of Mercury. He stands with one arm stretched upwards towards the Universe, and the other pointing down to the earth. His positioning represents his connection between the spiritual realms and the material realms.
The Magician uses this relationship to create and manifest his goals in the physical realm. He is the conduit that converts energy into matter. The Magician is a white cat, symbolising purity, and his cloak is red, representing worldly experience and knowledge. On the rock in front of him are the four symbols of the Tarot suits – a cup, sword, wand and pentacle – each symbolising one of the four elements – water, earth, air and fire.
It is also a sign that he has all the tools (and elements) he needs to manifest his intentions into being. Above his head is the infinity symbol – which signal that he has access to unlimited potential -. And in the foreground is an array of foliage and flowers, symbolising the blossoming and fruition of his ideas and aspirations.
The Empress
The Empress is a beautiful, full-figured kitty with white fur and a peaceful aura about her. On her head, she wears a crown of twelve stars, showing her connection with the mystical realm and the cycles of the natural world (the twelve months of the year and the twelve planets).
She is surrounded by pomegranates, symbolic of fertility, and sits upon a luxurious throne and flowing red velvet. A beautiful, lush forest surround the Empress, signifying her connection with Mother Earth and life itself.
She draws her sense of peace from the trees and is rejuvenated by the energy of nature. In the foreground, golden wheat springs from the soil, reflecting abundance.
The Hierophant
The Hierophant is sitting between two pillars of a sacred temple. He wears a three-tiered crown, representing the three worlds over which he rules (the conscious, sub-conscious and super-conscious). He raises his right hand in a religious blessing, with two fingers pointing towards Heaven and two towards Earth.
Before him kneel two followers. The Hierophant’s task is to pass down his spiritual wisdom and initiate the two, so they can take up their appointed roles. This imagery speaks to a shared group identity and a rite of passage to enter the next level.
The crossed keys at the Hierophant’s feet represent the balance between the conscious and subconscious minds and the unlocking of mysteries, which only he can teach.
The Lovers
The Lovers card shows two kitties standing beneath the angel, Raphael, who represents both physical and emotional healing. The angel blesses the kitties and reminds them of their union with the Divine.
The couple stands in a beautiful landscape, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. Over the white cat stands golden apples, which represent the temptations that may take one’s focus away from the Divine. Over the brown cat stands golden stars, which represent passion.
The brown cat looks to the white one, who watches the angel, showing the path of the conscious to the subconscious to the super-conscious, or from physical desire to emotional needs to spiritual concerns.
The Chariot
The Chariot card shows a brave warrior standing inside a chariot. She uses clothing decorated with crescent moons (representing what is coming into being), a tunic (the strength of will) and other alchemical symbols (spiritual transformation).
Although she appears to be driving the chariot, the charioteer holds no reins – just a wand like the Magician’s – symbolising that she controls through the strength of her will and mind. The charioteer stands tall – there’s no sitting down for this kitty, as she’s all about taking action and moving forward.
Note how the kitties are pulling in opposite directions, but the charioteer uses her willpower and sheer resolve to steer the chariot forward in the direction she wants.
The Hermit
The Hermit stands alone in a snowy place, which symbolises his spiritual mastery, growth and accomplishment. He has chosen this path of self-discovery and, as a result, has reached a heightened state of awareness.
In one hand, he holds a lantern with a star inside; it is the Seal of Solomon, a symbol of wisdom. As the Hermit walks his path, the lamp lights his way – but it only illuminates his next few steps rather than the full journey.
He must step forward to see where to go next, knowing that not everything will be revealed at once. In his other hand, the Hermit holds a long staff (a sign of his power and authority), which he uses to guide and balance him.
Justice
The figure of Justice stands between two pillars, which symbolise balance, law and structure. She holds a sword in her right hand, showing the logical, well-ordered mindset necessary to dispense fair justice. The sword points upwards – expressing a firm and final decision.
The scales in her left hand, show intuition must balance that logic and are a symbol of her impartiality. Justice wears a crown with a small square on it representing well-ordered thoughts, and a green robe with a red mantle. A little white paw pops out from beneath her clothing as a reminder of the spiritual consequences of your actions.
Death
The Death card shows the Messenger of Death, who represents the part of the body which survives long after life has left it; his dark colour is that of mourning and the mysterious. Death carries a black flag decorated with a white, five-petal flower, reflecting beauty, purification and immortality, and the number five representing change.
Together, these symbols reveal that death isn’t just about life ending. Death is about endings and beginnings, birth and rebirth, change and transformation. There is beauty in death, and it is an inherent part of being alive.
The Devil
The Devil card shows Baphomet, who represents the balance between good and evil, male and female, and human and animal. The Devil has the wings of a vampire bat, an animal that sucks the lifeblood out of its prey, symbolic of what happens when you give in to your raw desires.
He has a hypnotic stare which ‘magnetises’ and entrances those who come near him, bringing them under his power. On his neck is an inverted pentagram – a sign of the darker side of magic and occultism.
The Tower
The Tower shows a tall tower perched on the top of a rocky mountain. Two kitties falls after attempting to climb. It is a scene of chaos. The Tower itself is a solid structure, but because it has been built on shaky foundations, it only takes one bolt of lightning to bring it down. It represents ambitions and goals made on false premises.
The Moon
The Moon is a symbol of intuition, dreams, and the unconscious. Its light is dim compared to the sun. We can see the Cancer constellation, symbolising the early stages of consciousness unfolding. A cat and a tiger stand in the moon, representing both the tamed and the wild aspects of our minds.
The Sun
The Sun Tarot card radiates with optimism and positivity. A large, bright sun shines in the sky, representing the source of all life on Earth. Underneath, four sunflowers, representing the four elements.
In the foreground, a young, naked kitten is sitting on top of a calm white horse. The kitten represents the joy of being connected with your inner spirit, and his nakedness is a sign he has nothing to hide and has all the innocence and purity of childhood. The white horse is also a sign of purity and strength.
These are the cards for now! Once the set is complete I will make a new post with all the cards and meanings!
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