Why My Cat Always Knocks Over Tarot Cards (And How to Read Their Messages)
😼 Why My Cat Always Knocks Over Tarot Cards (And How to Read Their Messages)
Some people have spirit guides. I have a mischievous black-and-white rescue cat who thinks every tarot reading is her cue to perform. If you’ve ever had your cat knock over a carefully placed spread, sit directly on The Tower, or bat a card across the floor like it’s prey… you’re not alone.
But what if it’s not just mischief? What if your cat is actually trying to tell you something?
🐾 The Feline Interference Method (yes, I made this up)
Instead of getting frustrated, I started treating these moments like part of the reading. And guess what? It works. Here’s my 4-step process for decoding your cat’s tarot messages:
🪄 1. Track the Pattern
Does your cat always knock over the same card? Or only interrupt when a certain suit appears? Start keeping a log. You might be surprised how often their “accidents” line up with big moments.
🃏 2. Respect the Choice
If they paw or bite at a particular card, pull it aside and sit with it. That’s the message. Even if it’s confusing. Even if it feels unrelated. Treat it like a card that insisted on being part of the reading.
🔁 3. Observe the Timing
Cats seem to know when energy is weird. If they interrupt just before a big realization or right after an emotional question, that’s meaningful. Their timing isn’t random — it’s intuitive.
🧶 4. Lighten Up
Sometimes your cat is just saying: relax. Stop overthinking. Remember to laugh. Tarot is serious soul work, but it’s also a dance with mystery — and your cat might be your unexpected dance partner.
✨ A Cheat Sheet Helps Too
If you’re trying to make sense of what your cat just kicked off the table, a quick guide can help. Try these:
They won’t explain your cat’s behavior, but they will help you interpret the card they just launched under the couch.
📚 Want Deeper Insight?
You can also book a reading with me — cat involvement not required. But if your cat has something to say, I’m listening.
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How a Tarot Reading Can Help You Make Decisions
Can Tarot Really Help Me Make a Decision?
Yes — but not by telling you what to do.
A tarot reading won’t say “Take the job” or “Leave the relationship.” Instead, it shows you:
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What’s influencing you
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What fears or desires are present
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What energy surrounds each option
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What you’re not seeing clearly
The goal isn’t control — it’s clarity.
Why Is It So Hard to Decide?
Because decisions are rarely just logical.
They’re emotional. Energetic. Tied to identity and fear. Sometimes you're not choosing between Option A and B — you're choosing between comfort and growth, fear and freedom.
Tarot helps you name the real decision behind the surface one.
What Kinds of Questions Can I Ask?
Instead of asking:
Should I do this or not?
Try:
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What is the energy surrounding this opportunity?
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What lesson is present in this decision?
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What will I learn if I choose this path?
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What am I avoiding in making this choice?
These open questions give the cards space to speak honestly.
What Will the Cards Show?
The cards reflect what’s already happening inside you — your resistance, your longing, your truth. A good reading won’t push you. It will help you recognize the path you already feel but haven’t fully claimed.
Sometimes, you’ll hear what you already knew. That’s confirmation. And that’s powerful.
Want Help Seeing Clearly?
✨ I offer intuitive, honest tarot readings designed to help you cut through confusion, reconnect to your intuition, and make decisions with confidence.
📘 Want to start decoding the cards yourself?
Explore the Tarot Cheat Sheet and Reversals Guide
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