Black Cats Tarot

Black Cats Tarot - tarot with black cats as archetypal guides

The black cat carries symbolism that ranges from luck to witchcraft, from mystery to independence. In the Black Cats Tarot, it is the cats themselves who move through the tarot archetypes, not as decoration but as protagonists.

The deck is based on the Rider-Waite system, so the structure is familiar. What is different is how the scenes are translated. Where you would see human figures in a classic deck, here you find cats with their own body language: the position of the ears, the posture of the tail, the gaze. These details add an extra layer to interpretation.

What you see on the cards

Illustrator Maria Kurara works in a magical realist style. The cards are colourful, full of detail, and have an almost fairy-tale atmosphere. No dark or heavy feeling, despite the black of the cats.

Each card shows a situation in which the cat takes centre stage. Sometimes playful, sometimes mysterious, sometimes humorous. The scenes invite you to look beyond what you see at first glance. The body language of the cat often gives a hint that is not immediately present in the classic meaning of the card.

How you work with it

Because the deck follows the Rider-Waite system, you can start working with it directly if you are familiar with tarot. The meanings are recognisable. What the deck adds is room for intuitive interpretation through the details in the illustrations.

It works equally well for a quick daily card or for extended spreads. The guidebook is multilingual and includes Dutch, so you can begin immediately.

When you draw a card, pay attention to the posture of the cat. The position of the ears or tail often gives an extra direction to the meaning that does not come forward directly in the classic interpretation.

About Maria Kurara

Maria Kurara is an illustrator with a love for animals and fantasy. Her style is refined and layered, with attention to details that only emerge on a second or third look. In the Black Cats Tarot she combines the classic tarot structure with an independent visual language that leaves room for interpretation.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78 (Major and Minor Arcana)
• Card size: 66 x 120 mm
• Material: sturdy cardstock with smooth finish
• Language: multilingual guidebook, including Dutch
• Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
• Illustrator: Maria Kurara

Questions we often get

Are the cards not too dark because they feature black cats?
No. The cards are colourful and have a fairy-tale atmosphere. The black cats are central, but the illustrations are vibrant and full of detail.

Is this deck suitable if you have not worked with tarot before?
Yes. The deck follows the traditional tarot structure, so the meanings are familiar. The guidebook contains explanations in multiple languages, and the illustrations support the classic interpretations.