Why My Cat Always Knocks Over Tarot Cards (And How to Read Their Messages)
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It always starts the same way. I sit down to draw a peaceful, intuitive tarot spread, light a candle, center myself... and BAM—my cat pounces onto the table, scattering my cards like leaves in the wind.
If you’ve ever wondered why your pet insists on becoming part of your spiritual practice, you’re not alone. I used to think it was just coincidence or mischief—until I realized their behavior during tarot readings was trying to tell me something.
Let’s explore what it means when pets interfere with your tarot practice—and how you can actually interpret their actions as divine messengers in their own right.
Humorous (but Telling) Examples of Tarot-Pet Interference
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My cat only knocks over cards when I pull The Moon. Coincidence? Or feline attunement to mystery and illusion?
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My dog barks mid-reading if I pull The Tower. He once knocked a Tower card clear off the table and then growled at it. You can’t make this up.
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One rabbit owner I spoke to said her bunny only nudges the deck when the Fool card is near. Hop into new beginnings, anyone?
These moments aren’t just funny—they can hold deep spiritual symbolism if you know how to interpret them.
Interpreting Your Pet’s Behavior: It’s Not Random
When animals show interest or disruption during readings, they’re often reacting to energy shifts. Here are some general meanings behind common behaviors:
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Knocks over the deck – Disruption; pay closer attention to that energy.
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Focuses on a specific card – That card may carry the core message.
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Leaves the room suddenly – Avoidance or disapproval of energy present.
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Paws at you while reading – Request to ground or redirect your focus.
Cats in particular are highly sensitive to spiritual energy. Their interruptions might be urging you to slow down, reconsider a message, or trust your instincts.
Incorporating Animal Messages into Your Tarot Spreads
Want to go a step deeper? You can actually invite your pet’s energy into your practice. Here's how:
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Pull a “Pet Message” Card
After your main reading, draw a single card asking, “What is my pet trying to tell me spiritually?” You’ll be surprised how often the message aligns with their behavior. -
Use an “Animal Energy Spread”
Try this 3-card spread:-
Card 1: What energy my pet brings into my life
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Card 2: What they sense right now
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Card 3: What they want me to release
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Channel Their Traits
Use your pet as a symbol:-
Cat = independence, intuition
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Dog = loyalty, protection
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Rabbit = abundance, fertility
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Bird = higher perspective, voice
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Your Pet = Your Familiar?
In many traditions, pets are seen as familiars—spiritual companions that help guide or protect us through intuitive realms. If your pet insists on being part of your readings, maybe it’s time to invite them in rather than push them away.
Conclusion
Instead of seeing your furry friend as a disruption, see them as an intuitive partner—sometimes their messages are even clearer than ours.
Struggling with furry divination partners? Book a Pet-Tarot Guidance Session and learn how to work with your animal’s energy to enhance your intuition.
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