Tarot of White Cats - Rider-Waite with white cats in every scene
White cats are not an obvious choice for a tarot deck. They are both proud and playful, independent and attentive. That makes them a strong translation of archetypal figures.
Severino Baraldi draws the cats into every Rider-Waite scene without losing the underlying symbolism. The Fool steps over the edge of the cliff, the Magician stands behind his table, the Two of Swords holds two blades. The scenes are recognisable, the figures are not.
What you see on the cards
The drawing style is classically illustrative with vivid colours. Baraldi gives each cat a clear gaze and posture, making the emotional charge of a card easy to read.
Backgrounds are richly detailed with traditional Rider-Waite elements: clouds, mountains, cups, coins, stars. The colours are bright and saturated, not pastel, not dark.
The card size is 66 x 120 mm, comparable to standard Rider-Waite decks. The cardstock has a light gloss and shuffles smoothly.
Who this deck works for
This deck is built on the Rider-Waite structure, so if you already know that symbolism, you will immediately recognise what is happening. For beginners it works just as well: the images are clear enough to read without prior knowledge.
Cat lovers are drawn to the way Baraldi gives each cat its own character. This is not an illustrative trick, it strengthens the meaning of the card.
When you draw a card, pay attention to the cat's gaze. Baraldi draws eye contact, or the lack of it, as an extra hint for interpretation.
About Severino Baraldi
Severino Baraldi is an Italian illustrator with a long track record in children's books, comics and tarot decks. His style is expressive and rich in detail, without becoming superfluous.
For Lo Scarabeo he designed several decks, including this Tarot of White Cats. His strength lies in translating classic structures into new visual language without losing the essence.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
- Card size: 66 x 120 mm
- Weight: 238 g
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- ISBN: 9788883954399
- Guidebook: multilingual instruction booklet (English, Italian, French and other languages)
- Card quality: sturdy cardstock with light gloss
- Illustrator: Severino Baraldi
Questions we often get
Do the cards follow the Rider-Waite meanings exactly?
Yes. The structure, numbering and symbolism correspond to the classic Rider-Waite. The cats replace the human figures, but the scenes remain intact.
Are the card names and meanings printed on the cards?
The Major Arcana have titles. The Minor Arcana have only the number and the element. The multilingual booklet gives brief meanings for each card.
