Authentic answers to the best questions about this purr-vocative project! FAQs.
We hope that gathering all of the most frequently asked questions that we get about The Bohemian Cats Theatre Tarot into one blog post will be helpful. But if you have other queries, do please feel free to get in touch. Is this a new…
Our unusual, authoritative Hierophant has strict rules – and splendid whiskers!
“I am Cat, Therefore I rule”. Our Hierophant card leaves no doubt about who sets the rules and requirements. The Hierophant is a card with which many readers have an awkward relationship. Traditionally, this card depicted the Pope and signified established religion and institutions. Arthur…
Bright, brilliant and gleaming. The Sun dances into the spotlight.
We based The Sun card on a theatrical costume worn by the Sun King himself. As all the scenes in our deck take place in a theatrical setting there is a lot of scope for imagination and in The Sun card for our deck, we…
A hero makes a bold entrance in a hiss-torical Chariot.
What could be better for displaying cat-itude than arriving in style? Roger Purrington loved making a grand entrance. Even as a kitten, he would sit by a doorway to make everyone wonder whether he would elegantly saunter all the way in or make an agile…
Overwhelmed? The Ten of Wands shows intense struggle under pressure.
Our Ten of Wands card shows a tired ginger cat carrying a very large bundle of sticks. The Ten of Wands in tarot signifies being burdened and pressurised to what can be an overwhelming degree. We want our Ten of Wands image to immediately convey…
Krazy Kat: the oddest love story in comics, part 2
Krazy Kat was off and running, and it began to be noticed by reviewers and other artists. The public remained lukewarm, preferring more conventional strips and animation. Magazine editor and cultural critic Gilbert Seldes was among the first to call Krazy Kat art. In his…
Hey diddle diddle, a cat and a (stupendously rare) fiddle.
A rare fiddle was at the heart of Fritz Purrski’s performances A hush always descends over the house for the third act in “Smitten by the Kitten”. The slightly trite love story of a noble indoor cat falling for a feral street urchin comes to…
The Maestro! Our Three of Pentacles violinist plays beautiful music.
The Three of Pentacles shows the Paganini of cats playing in a dramatic performance! The Three of Pentacles card signifies attainment, accomplishment and mastery of a skill or an art. It can cover a whole range of possibilities, from a manual or craft skill such…
Krazy Kat: the oddest love story in comics, part 1
One of the oddest relationships in comics has to be Krazy Kat and Ignatz. Illustrator George Herriman’s tragic and long-running tale of unrequited love between a black cat and a white mouse began in 1910 and lasted for almost three and a half decades, not…
And now… a new Chariot descends from on high, with striped cat, leopards and a starry sky.
Our lavish new Chariot card has an operatic drama – and leopards! The new Chariot card for The Bohemian Cats Theatre Tarot came about because of inspiration from a film. When we saw the Aria of Dario scene from “Farinelli” (the link is below), we…
In urgent need of love and assistance – the Five of Pentacles and cat rescue.
Our Five of Pentacles is a reminder of cats in need, and why cat rescue makes a huge difference. The Five of Pentacles is one of those cards that many people dread coming up in a reading. It speaks of deprivation, hardship, poverty and need.…
Cat People: the feline answer to the werewolf genre
In the various cinematic monster universes, cats are a bit of a footnote, barely scratching their way onto the list. Werewolves, vampire bats, mummies, dinosaurs and various sorts of ghosts get all the love, going way back into the silent era. Cats didn’t saunter onto…
The Two of Wands: happy dreams of a wider world
The traditional Rider Waite Smith Tarot (RWS) Two and Three of Wands are somewhat odd cards. In our new cat tarot, we have given the imagery a romantic, and dreamy atmosphere. This is a cat who longs for something larger in her life.
A surprising Seven of Swords: furtive feline felony unmasked!
The crafty bulldog in the Seven of Swords hopes his disguise will go unnoticed. The curtain rises on the Seven of Swords scene in our Bohemian Cats’ Theatre Tarot and, my goodness, surely this is not actually a cat? In fact, our image features a deceitful…
A feline journey: From little gods to “evil” cats
Cats initially were regarded as little household gods and goddesses, something to be revered and respected. Ancient Egypt had feline gods, while in Ancient Rome, cats were sacred to Diana and highly regarded for keeping pests at bay. But by the Middle Ages the idea…
The Knight of Cups seeks destiny in a mysterious quest
Our Knight of Cups rides out on a quest for inspiration and creativity The Knight of Cups is one our our favourite tarot cards to design – he (or she) is such a romantic, creative and fanciful character. So envisioning the Knight of Cups card…
A picture of Justice provokes new thoughts
A collaged “klosterarbeit” picture of Justice leads a serious character to contemplative thoughts. We based our Justice picture (scroll down to see the final card) on a wonderful handmade vintage piece of “klosterarbeit” (churchwork or monastery or convent work) that we sourced from Vienna. It…
Felix The Cat: The first cartoon And TV Star
Felix was not only the first animated cat, but also the first to be broadcast on TV. Animated cats became popular on the big screen with Felix the Cat, the back-and-white feline who to this day can be found on clocks and all sorts of…
Our new Strength card – drama, conflict and confidence
The design of our Strength card was quite a challenge. Appropriately enough, fortitude and patience were needed. Embarking on the design for the Strength card for The Bohemian Cats’ Theatre Tarot was no small challenge. The quest for the perfect solution led us through trials…
Japan’s supernatural cats: watch out for the evil bakeneko
The land of Hello Kitty is home to a bevy of cats that can transform into human shape. Do you know about Japan’s supernatural cats? Everyone is aware of werewolves and vampire bats, but evil supernatural cats seem rare. Except in Japan. That island nation has two…
The snarling Knight of Swords makes a scary attack!
The Knight of Swords is the most aggressive of the Tarot Courts. All the Knights of Tarot are, in their own way, dramatic figures. But only the Knight of Swords also has the power to scare. Traditionally, this card is about someone who is clever…
Classic flip book Millions of Cats is now public domain
One of the most influential kids’ books has been in print for almost a century. While headlines worldwide have proclaimed that the early version of Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain, another work has sailed a bit under the radar. The 1928 illustrated children’s…
Iceland’s Yule Cat pounces on people who lack a new scarf
The legend of a cat who enforces the winter dress code has leapt beyond Iceland’s borders. A lot of people are now familiar with Krampus, a goat-like demon that comes around during the holiday season to punish bad children in Central Europe. But in Iceland, the Yule…
Our Knight of Wands seizes the spotlight in a diorama.
Lights, theatre, action! A diorama brings our dashing Knight of Wands to life. We’re working on the Knight of Wands, the Knight of Cups and the Knight of Swords now. As you may remember, the much more cautious Knight of Pentacles is already completed. As…
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain: a film review
A film shines light on the life of an overlooked and troubled artist. In the modern era, amusing pictures of dressed up cats engaging in typical human activities had their start with Victorian artist Louis Wain. His rather troubled life is outlined in The Electrical…
A sparkling Queen of Wands goes to the ball
The Queen of Wands is arguably the most seductive and immediately attractive of the Tarot Queens. She represents a mature female who is energetic, warm, quick to throw herself into new activities – and sometimes new relationships – and who radiates an irresistible charm. She…
The magic and enchantment of cold stamped cards
As you may know if you are familiar with our work, in recent years we have been applying the technique of “cold stamping” within our imagery and so we’d like to show you some Bohemian Cats Theatre Tarot cold stamped cards so that you can…
