Mini Cat Tarot Cards
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Mini Cat Tarot review
I went into the Mini Cat Tarot expecting something cute and simple. It is cute, definitely, but it is not as throwaway as the name might make it sound. This is a full 78-card tarot deck by illustrator Rachel Logan, also known as Rachillu, and it follows the Rider-Waite-Smith system closely enough that you can actually read with it instead of only admiring the cats.
The thing I like most is that it does not try to make every card soft. Some cat decks turn the whole tarot into one long cozy joke. This one keeps the playfulness, but the cards still have moods. The Fool feels curious. The Tower still feels chaotic. Death still has that clean little pause of, okay, something is ending here. The cats make the deck feel approachable, not shallow.
What the deck feels like in a reading
This is the kind of deck I would reach for when I want a reading to feel gentle but not vague. The square cards and bright illustrations give it a friendly feeling right away. If a heavier deck makes a question feel too dramatic, Mini Cat Tarot takes the edge off without turning everything into fluff.
I can imagine this being especially nice for daily pulls. One card in the morning, coffee nearby, maybe a cat judging you from across the room. It has that quick, honest energy. You do not need to sit down and prepare for a huge ritual. You can just pull a card and get a clear little nudge.
The artwork and symbolism
The artwork is colorful, simple, and easy to read at a glance. Because the deck leans on traditional Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism, the cards feel familiar even when the humans have been replaced by cats. That matters. A beginner can still recognize the bones of the tarot, and someone who already reads tarot will not have to relearn the whole system.
The cat personalities are the fun part. A lounging cat can make a card feel lazy, regal, suspicious, brave, or completely unbothered depending on the scene. That is very cat, and honestly, very tarot. Cats are good at looking like they know something you do not.
Card size, cardstock, and guidebook
The cards are miniature and square, about 76mm by 76mm. They are printed on 310gsm smooth playing card stock, so they should feel sturdy but still flexible enough to shuffle. The deck comes in a custom printed box with a 40-page full-color companion guidebook, and each deck includes a signed and numbered certificate.
I like that the guidebook is included. With a deck this illustrated, you can read a lot from the images, but beginners still need a little help. A small guidebook also fits the whole personality of the deck. It feels like something you could keep on a desk, in a bag, or beside a journal without it taking over the room.
Who I think will love it
This deck makes the most sense for cat lovers, beginners, and readers who want a lighter deck for everyday questions. It is also a good choice if you collect indie decks with a strong personal art style. The deck is small, charming, and easy to warm up to.
If you want a dark, serious, ceremonial tarot deck, this is probably not that deck. And that is fine. Mini Cat Tarot has its own lane. It is for readings that need honesty with a softer face.
My honest take
I would not call this a novelty deck. A novelty deck is cute for five minutes and then sits on a shelf. Mini Cat Tarot feels more usable than that. It has enough traditional structure to be practical, enough personality to be memorable, and enough sweetness to make a reading feel less intimidating.
My favorite thing about it is the balance. It is playful, but it still respects the tarot. That is harder to do than it looks.
Real deck photos
Mini Cat Tarot in real life
A closer look at the deck box, guidebook, card size, and tabletop spreads before you decide if this tiny cat deck belongs on your reading table.
Photos sourced from the official Rachillu Mini Cat Tarot product page.
