Halloween Black Cat
©Joanne Matthew
This is a magical time of year, as we approach Samhain, also known today as Halloween. Although I use it several times throughout the year, my favorite tarot deck to use between September 1 and some time into November is the Halloween deck by Kipling West.
This deck is traditional Rider Waite based, with a Halloween twist. Hearts are Pumpkins, Bats are Swords, Imps are Wands, and Ghosts are Cups. Every card has a little black cat incorporated into the image.
On the Four of Imps, the cat is walking among the Imps, in danger of tripping them. My little cat is always under foot, in danger of tripping me, or being stepped on by accident.
On the Six of Bats, the cat is front and center on the boat. My little black kitty also wants to be front and center in my home. Just as the boat is moving into smoother waters, my kitty has led me to happier days after a rough time in my life.