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The cats behind the cards

Feline Familiar Tarot

Seventy-eight cats, seventy-eight original paintings. Explore the real pet portraits behind Feline Familiar Tarot, a complete Rider-Waite inspired deck by Sara Gilbreath.

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A tarot card numbered six, a winged tabby cat above two faces, an apple and a snake
Card six
A tarot card numbered two, a calico cat in a white robe with a gold cross and a pomegranate
Card two
A tarot card showing a haloed cat yowling in a jester collar, beside a white rose
The cat in the jester collar

Real cats. Original paintings.

A collection with 78 little lives behind it

Every card in the deck is a completely unique commissioned pet portrait. Once each painting was finished, the original was mailed to the commissioner, and a quality scan was taken of the artwork. Seventy-eight cats, seventy-eight owners, one full Rider-Waite deck.

The original artworks and the printed deck are different objects. Each commission began with a pet; a scan of the painting became part of the collection. A deck brings those images together, while the original paintings belong to their individual commissioners.

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Inside the collection

  • Major Arcana22
  • Wands14
  • Cups14
  • Swords14
  • Pentacles14
Tarot Deck
A 78-card Rider-Waite themed cat Tarot. Each card was carefully picked to align with the pet's personality.
Structure
22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor, in four suits of 14
Card size
2.75" x 4.75" (Standard Tarot size)
Paper Weight
350GSM
Box
Simple tuck box with a hand painted design and gold foil detail
Status
Fully funded and pending a print date

Following the project

From painted cards to a printed deck

The Kickstarter campaign ended in September 2026. For current printing progress, availability, packaging and ordering details, contact Sara or follow her latest updates. The campaign is part of the project's history, rather than a live stock listing.

There is no promise of a printing or shipping date here. Check with Sara before planning a gift around the deck.

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A separate original

Your cat, as a tarot character

A standalone tarot-themed portrait is a separate commission from the completed 78-card collection. Explore the available options in Sara's current listing.

$15

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