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

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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. 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. Whether you're a complete tarot newbie or are looking for a new deck, this one is a must-get for any cat lovers. Cats are, naturally, the next logical step for my collection, and none have quite caught my eye like this one. 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.

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. There are ones themed around movies, decks with modern art, and even a Victorian-themed flora and animal deck. 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. 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.

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. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The Pages court card, for example, represents a young person with childlike qualities, such as curiosity and joy. 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.

Sometimes I find modern interpretations of tarot cards to stray too far from the original and, as someone still trying to learn what the cards mean, it can get confusing. 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.You'll find explanations of all 78 cards that are brief enough to understand quickly with enough room for your own interpretations. Prior to WIRED, she was an assistant editor at Wirecutter and an assistant in the newsroom of The New York Times. 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. 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.