Cat's Eye Tarot - Page 2

allibee · 08-01-2004

Beautiful and very recognisable ... I have a Magician and a Wheel of Fortune.

Your love for cats and knowledge of their wonderful behavior is absolutely fantastic .... another buyer here!

baba-prague · 09-01-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by shamaness
The world cannot have too many cat decks

I've been dithering about whether to say anything on this thread, but in the spirit of the comment above, I think I probably should come clean and say that we are also working on a cat deck.

BUT it is VERY different from this deck - which I agree is SO sweet and has a real personality and knowledge of cats - like others I look forward to seeing it available. And well, a world with TWO more cats decks can't be bad can it?

I'll upload one or two of ours as soon as I can - but on another thread for fear of butting into this one. I suspect that our deck is a bit of an open secret now anyway.

Catdoc, please do take part in threads when you can. It would be good to hear more from you, and more about your deck as it progresses.

Demonesse · 09-01-2004

The watercolours give this deck a very lovely, natural feel - you're very talented, catdoc! I can't believe I actually like a ...cat...deck - nooo!

baba-prague · 09-01-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Demonesse
I can't believe I actually like a ...cat...deck - nooo!

Ah HAH! You see Demonesse, you've been influenced by the secret telepathic power of some cats around you. When a cat stares hard at you, it is secretly transmitting. Next thing you know you will be designing your own cat deck. There is no escape! :-)

Le_Corsair · 09-01-2004

Catdoc, don't run down your writing ability. You write beautifully and intelligently, and the forums are the poorer for lack of your commentary. Don't be a (groan alert) scaredy-cat! (ok, collective groan, everyone!)

Bob

**catdoc** · 10-01-2004

baba prague,
Three cheers for another cat deck! For me, cats and the tarot are a natural. I am always on the look out for decks to add to my collection and those which utilize cat images effectively will catch my eye every time. I love the cats with each of the Queens in the Legend deck. The Halloween Tarot is rife with cats. The Queen of Wands is frequently accompanied by a cat in decks old and new. I don't think it is a passing fad, many who enjoy the tarot also have a temperament which allows them to appreciate cats as well. Beautiful, intriquing, mysterious, comforting, instuctive, maybe even a little frightening at times. Adjectives one might apply to either his favorite tarot deck or favorite cat?

Actually I do not find that there are not that many decks which use cats exclusively and several of those available are major arcana only decks. It was Kipling West's Tarot for Cats, given to me by a client/friend as a christmas gift, which brought me to the study of the tarot in the first place. Intriqued, I was fortunate to find Joan Bunning's on line course. At that point I needed a full 78 card deck with fairly 'traditional' meanings. Following Joan's advice I searched for a deck whose images appealed to me. Tarot of The Cat People was the deck I chose to learn with and it has remained one of my favorite decks, but it was not exactly what I was looking for. It is my goal to create the deck that I would have liked to have found when I made that initial search.

My journey into the world of the tarot is unique only in that we are each individuals with a story to tell, but in many ways we who have come to the tarot in recent years share a common experience. It does not surprise me that others find the cat an apt substitute for the human form when seeking a way to express the wisdom they have found within the tarot. In a thread about the Cat People Tarot, someone commented that the expressions on the cat's faces often provided a clearer sense of the card's meaning than those of the people. Cats can sometimes seem like patient teachers sharing our lives waiting for us to gain the wisdom to preceive their subtle messages. (You may be correct, baba, a cat has probably reached out to Demoneese :o).

Speaking of cat decks, does anyone have the Tarot Du Chat? Thoughts?
Deb

**HudsonGray** · 10-01-2004

There are still less than 10 cat decks out there, so I think there's plenty of room for more, in any style. I too like the Tarot for Cats quite a bit, but haven't found a deck/book set that was under $50 (I keep watching ebay sporatically for a few things like this).

Considering the number of cat owners looking for something new, you'd do fine with a deck sweet as this one is.

Funny, the number of DOG decks is remarkably lower than what you can find with cats. But overall, I think animal decks are generally very popular.

Jet Aluna · 13-01-2004

respectfully snipped <Funny, the number of DOG decks is remarkably lower than what you can find with cats.>

There is something definitely wrong with that picture... unfortunately, I've tried to get my dogs to sit upright and pose for pictures and it just never works...

http://www.tarotforlife.com/files/ricki.JPG

Greyhound... ducking and running

**EarthAngel2911** · 13-01-2004

Oh, Deb! I've loved watching each of your cards evolve over the past year, and I'm so excited that you've completed the Majors! As a complete cat person, I love each and every one of them! And I was just going over them at TFL, and it seems I missed a couple!! I just saw Death, Devil, Star, Moon, and Judgement (where have I been??), and the detail you've included is so incredible. Wow

I know I've already said this before, but you know I'd buy your deck in a heartbeat.

And it seems that there's definite interest everywhere you look.

I know you're going to start on the minors soon, but I sure do hope you think about self-publishing your Majors. What a great addition to Tarot your deck will be!!

Blessings,
Karen

**Tarot Sparrow** · 13-01-2004

Those are beautiful! Finally a cat deck that I love! That's going on my list.

I wish I could speed time forward so that it would be finished. I want it right now!

Demonesse Citizen Join Date: 29 Sep 2002 Location: Drowned beneath the foul, foul waves... Posts: 1,156	The watercolours give this deck a very lovely, natural feel - you're very talented, catdoc! I can't believe I actually like a ...cat...deck - nooo! __________________ The voices are telling me to stab you with a spoon.

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Le_Corsair Citizen Join Date: 06 Jun 2003 Location: NC USA Posts: 1,348	Catdoc, don't run down your writing ability. You write beautifully and intelligently, and the forums are the poorer for lack of your commentary. Don't be a (groan alert) scaredy-cat! (ok, collective groan, everyone!) Bob __________________ "I suppose on some deep and profound level, the evening would seem incomplete to me without three minutes of howling." -- Warren Zevon, 1993

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catdoc Citizen Join Date: 08 Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 183	baba prague, Three cheers for another cat deck! For me, cats and the tarot are a natural. I am always on the look out for decks to add to my collection and those which utilize cat images effectively will catch my eye every time. I love the cats with each of the Queens in the Legend deck. The Halloween Tarot is rife with cats. The Queen of Wands is frequently accompanied by a cat in decks old and new. I don't think it is a passing fad, many who enjoy the tarot also have a temperament which allows them to appreciate cats as well. Beautiful, intriquing, mysterious, comforting, instuctive, maybe even a little frightening at times. Adjectives one might apply to either his favorite tarot deck or favorite cat? Actually I do not find that there are not that many decks which use cats exclusively and several of those available are major arcana only decks. It was Kipling West's Tarot for Cats, given to me by a client/friend as a christmas gift, which brought me to the study of the tarot in the first place. Intriqued, I was fortunate to find Joan Bunning's on line course. At that point I needed a full 78 card deck with fairly 'traditional' meanings. Following Joan's advice I searched for a deck whose images appealed to me. Tarot of The Cat People was the deck I chose to learn with and it has remained one of my favorite decks, but it was not exactly what I was looking for. It is my goal to create the deck that I would have liked to have found when I made that initial search. My journey into the world of the tarot is unique only in that we are each individuals with a story to tell, but in many ways we who have come to the tarot in recent years share a common experience. It does not surprise me that others find the cat an apt substitute for the human form when seeking a way to express the wisdom they have found within the tarot. In a thread about the Cat People Tarot, someone commented that the expressions on the cat's faces often provided a clearer sense of the card's meaning than those of the people. Cats can sometimes seem like patient teachers sharing our lives waiting for us to gain the wisdom to preceive their subtle messages. (You may be correct, baba, a cat has probably reached out to Demoneese :o). Speaking of cat decks, does anyone have the Tarot Du Chat? Thoughts? Deb __________________ =^..^=

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HudsonGray Citizen Join Date: 26 Apr 2002 Location: I childproofed my house but they still get in. Posts: 4,930	There are still less than 10 cat decks out there, so I think there's plenty of room for more, in any style. I too like the Tarot for Cats quite a bit, but haven't found a deck/book set that was under $50 (I keep watching ebay sporatically for a few things like this). Considering the number of cat owners looking for something new, you'd do fine with a deck sweet as this one is. Funny, the number of DOG decks is remarkably lower than what you can find with cats. But overall, I think animal decks are generally very popular. __________________ You can give a cat a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Or you can teach a cat to fish, and he'll sit in his boat pouting all day because nobody gave him another fish.

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Tarot Sparrow From the spruce trees Join Date: 20 Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,304	Those are beautiful! Finally a cat deck that I love! That's going on my list. I wish I could speed time forward so that it would be finished. I want it right now! Last edited by Tarot Sparrow; 13-01-2004 at 15:58.

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allibee Citizen Join Date: 09 Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,805	Beautiful and very recognisable ... I have a Magician and a Wheel of Fortune. Your love for cats and knowledge of their wonderful behavior is absolutely fantastic .... another buyer here!

08-01-2004	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #11

Jet Aluna Resident Join Date: 09 Dec 2001 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 46	respectfully snipped <Funny, the number of DOG decks is remarkably lower than what you can find with cats.> There is something definitely wrong with that picture... unfortunately, I've tried to get my dogs to sit upright and pose for pictures and it just never works... http://www.tarotforlife.com/files/ricki.JPG Greyhound... ducking and running

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EarthAngel2911 Life is not for Sissies Join Date: 26 May 2002 Location: In my own little world and enjoying it, thank you Posts: 525	Oh, Deb! I've loved watching each of your cards evolve over the past year, and I'm so excited that you've completed the Majors! As a complete cat person, I love each and every one of them! And I was just going over them at TFL, and it seems I missed a couple!! I just saw Death, Devil, Star, Moon, and Judgement (where have I been??), and the detail you've included is so incredible. Wow I know I've already said this before, but you know I'd buy your deck in a heartbeat. And it seems that there's definite interest everywhere you look. I know you're going to start on the minors soon, but I sure do hope you think about self-publishing your Majors. What a great addition to Tarot your deck will be!! Blessings, Karen

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