Tarot has its own rich vocabulary, filled with terms that describe card meanings, spreads, and interpretative techniques. At TarotPet, we've playfully adapted these classic terms to create a unique, pet-focused tarot experience.

Our glossary is designed for entertainment and reflection, offering animal lovers a fun way to explore tarot concepts through the lens of pet companionship. We take traditional tarot terminology and give it a whimsical, pet-centric twist.

A

Ace: The first card of each suit in the Minor Arcana, representing new beginnings or opportunities in pet tarot readings.

Adoption: The act of bringing a pet into your home and family, often associated with The Star card in tarot, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.

Agility Training: Physical and mental exercise for dogs, involving navigating an obstacle course. In pet tarot, it's often linked to the energy of the Eight of Wands, representing quick action and progress.

Animal Communication: The practice of intuitively connecting with animals to understand their thoughts, feelings, and needs. This skill is often associated with The High Priestess card in tarot.

Animal Reiki: An energy healing technique adapted for pets, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Pentacles in tarot.

Anxiety in Pets: Stress or fear responses in animals, often explored through cards like The Moon or Nine of Swords in pet tarot readings.

Arcana: The two main categories of a tarot deck - Major Arcana (22 cards representing life's karmic and spiritual lessons) and Minor Arcana (56 cards reflecting day-to-day events and experiences).

Aura: The energy field surrounding a person or animal, often interpreted in tarot readings. In pet tarot, it can provide insights into a pet's emotional and physical state.

B

Behavior Modification: Techniques used to change pet behavior, often explored through the Temperance card in tarot, representing balance and moderation.

Bond: The deep, often spiritual connection between a pet and their human companion, frequently represented by The Lovers card in pet tarot.

Bonding Spread: A tarot spread designed to strengthen the connection between a pet and their owner.

Breed-Specific Traits: Characteristics common to particular dog or cat breeds, often associated with different Court Cards in tarot based on their qualities.

C

Cat Breeds: Popular breeds like Siamese, Maine Coon, Persian, each resonating with different tarot energies. For example, the independent Siamese might be associated with The Hermit, while the regal Persian could embody The Emperor.

Catnip: An herb known for its euphoric effect on cats, often used in pet-friendly magical practices. In pet tarot, it might be associated with The Magician card, representing transformation and altered states.

Celtic Cross: A classic 10-card tarot spread that can be adapted for pet readings to gain comprehensive insight into your furry friend's life.

Chakras for Pets: The seven main energy centers in the body, applied to pets in holistic care. Each chakra can be associated with different tarot cards in pet readings.

Clicker Training: A positive reinforcement training method using a clicking sound, symbolizing clear communication in pet tarot readings. It might be represented by the Page of Swords, indicating clear thoughts and communication.

Crate Training: The process of teaching a pet to accept a crate as a safe space. In tarot, this might be represented by the Four of Swords, indicating rest and retreat.

Crystals for Pets: The use of crystal energy to support pet wellbeing, linking to the earthy energy of the Pentacles suit in tarot.

D

Death Card: In tarot, representing transformation and endings. In pet tarot, it might signify a major change in a pet's life, like moving homes or the arrival of a new family member.

Deck Interview: A spread used to connect with a new tarot deck, which can be adapted for pet-themed decks to understand their unique energy.

Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means, often applied to understanding pet behavior or health in pet tarot.

Dog Breeds: Common breeds like Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, each resonating with different tarot energies. For instance, the loyal Labrador might be associated with The Hierophant, while the protective German Shepherd could embody The Chariot.

Dog Whistle: A high-pitched whistle used in dog training, symbolizing clear communication in pet tarot readings. It might be represented by the Ace of Swords, indicating clarity and new ideas.

E

Elemental Correspondences: The association of tarot suits with natural elements (Wands-Fire, Cups-Water, Swords-Air, Pentacles-Earth), often related to pet temperaments and health in pet tarot.

Emotional Support Animal: A pet that provides comfort and support to their owner, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Cups in tarot.

Enrichment: Activities and toys that stimulate a pet's mind and body, correlating to the creative energy of the Wands suit in tarot.

Exotic Pets: Unusual animal companions like reptiles or birds, often explored through the unique energy of The Fool or The Magician in tarot.

F

Familiar: In magical traditions, an animal companion believed to assist in magical practices, often represented by The Magician card in pet tarot.

Feline Acupuncture: A traditional Chinese medicine technique adapted for cats, often associated with the healing energy of The Star card in tarot.

Feline Finesse: A term used in TarotPet™ readings to describe the cat-like qualities of grace, independence, and mystery, often associated with cards like The High Priestess or The Moon.

Feral Cats: Wild or semi-wild domestic cats, often associated with the independent energy of The Hermit card in tarot.

Fish Keeping: The art of maintaining aquariums, symbolizing emotional depths explored in the Cups suit of tarot.

Five of Wands: In pet tarot, this card often represents playful competition or minor conflicts between pets.

Flower Essences for Pets: Subtle remedies used to address emotional imbalances in animals, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Cups in tarot.

Four of Cups: In pet tarot, this card might represent a pet's boredom or dissatisfaction, indicating a need for new stimulation or experiences.

G

Grooming Ritual: Regular pet care that can be infused with intention and mindfulness, similar to the cleansing practices before a tarot reading. Often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Pentacles.

Guardian: A term used to describe a pet owner who sees their role as a protector and guide, often represented by The Emperor or Empress cards in pet tarot.

H

Healing Paws: The innate ability of pets to provide comfort and emotional support, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Cups suit in tarot.

Herbal Remedies for Pets: Natural treatments using plants, often associated with the earthy energy of the Pentacles suit in tarot.

Holistic Pet Care: An approach to pet health that considers the whole animal - body, mind, and spirit - aligning with the holistic nature of tarot readings.

Hound's Wisdom: Insights gained from observing and interpreting a dog's behavior, often represented by The Hermit card in pet tarot.

I

Imprinting: The rapid learning process by which a newborn animal establishes a behavior pattern of recognition and attraction to another animal or person, often symbolized by The Fool card in pet tarot.

Intuition: The ability to understand something instinctively, a key skill in both tarot reading and understanding pet needs. Often associated with The High Priestess card.

Inverted Card: See "Reversed Card."

J

Journey: The life path of a pet and their human companion, often explored through the Major Arcana in tarot readings.

Jingling Collar: A symbol of identity and protection for pets, often associated with The World card in pet tarot, representing completion and wholeness.

Justice Card: In pet tarot, this card might represent the need for fair treatment and balance in a pet's life, or the karmic lessons learned through pet ownership.

K

Kibble Divination: A playful form of divination using pet food shapes or patterns, similar to tea leaf reading.

Kennel: A safe space for pets, often symbolizing the need for rest and recuperation in pet tarot readings, similar to the energy of the Four of Swords.

King of Cups: In pet tarot, this card might represent a deeply empathetic and emotionally mature pet or owner, often associated with water-loving breeds like Retrievers or Maine Coons.

L

Leash: A symbol of the connection between pet and owner, often represented by The Lovers card in pet tarot.

Lunar Influence: The effect of moon phases on pet behavior, often explored in relation to The Moon card in tarot.

Litter Box Issues: In cat-focused readings, problems with litter box use might be explored through cards like the Five of Pentacles (feeling unwelcome) or the Eight of Cups (emotional dissatisfaction).

M

Mystic Meow: A term used in TarotPet™ readings to describe moments of feline intuition or mysterious behavior.

Mutt Magic: The unique energy and unpredictability of mixed-breed dogs, often associated with The Fool or Wheel of Fortune cards in pet tarot.

Major Arcana: The 22 trump cards in a tarot deck, representing significant life events and spiritual lessons in pet tarot readings.

N

Nine Lives: A cat's proverbial ability to survive perilous situations, often associated with The Death card in tarot, representing transformation and resilience.

Nuzzle: A sign of affection from a pet, often interpreted as a message of love and comfort in pet tarot readings.

Numerology in Pet Tarot: The study of the mystical significance of numbers, applied to understanding pet behavior and life paths in tarot readings.

O

Oracle: A person (or animal) considered to be a source of wisdom or prophecy. In pet tarot, your animal companion can be seen as a personal oracle.

Obedience: The willingness of a pet to follow commands, often associated with The Hierophant card in tarot, representing tradition and conformity.

Outdoor Cats: Cats that spend significant time outside, often associated with the adventurous energy of the Knight of Wands in tarot readings.

P

Paw Reading: A playful adaptation of palm reading for pets, focusing on the unique patterns in a pet's paw pads.

Purr Vibrations: The healing frequencies of a cat's purr, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Cups in tarot.

Pet Astrology: The application of astrological principles to understand pet personalities and life paths, complementing tarot insights.

Pet Insurance: Financial protection for pet health care, often represented by the security of the Four of Pentacles in tarot readings.

Pet Loss: The grieving process after losing a pet, often explored through cards like The Tower (sudden change) or The Star (hope and healing) in pet tarot.

Q

Questing Beast: A legendary creature in Arthurian legend, symbolizing the pursuit of the impossible. In pet tarot, it represents the sometimes mysterious nature of our animal companions.

Queen of Wands: In pet tarot, this card might represent a charismatic and energetic pet or owner, often associated with confident, outgoing breeds like Siamese cats or Jack Russell Terriers.

Quirks: The unique personality traits of individual pets, often revealed through specific tarot cards in a reading.

R

Rescue: The act of adopting a pet in need, often associated with The Star card in tarot, representing hope and renewal.

Rainbow Bridge: A term used to refer to an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, before they reunite with their owners, often explored through The World card in pet tarot.

Raw Diet: A feeding approach based on uncooked meats and bones, symbolizing a return to natural instincts, often explored through The Emperor card in pet tarot.

Reincarnation: The belief that souls (including those of pets) are reborn into new bodies, often explored through The Wheel of Fortune or Death cards in pet tarot.

Reversed Card: A tarot card that appears upside down in a reading, often interpreted as a blocked or internal expression of the card's energy in pet tarot.

Rider-Waite-Smith Deck: One of the most popular and influential tarot decks, often used as a basis for pet-themed adaptations in TarotPet™ readings.

Hound's Wisdom: Insights gained from observing and interpreting a dog's behavior, often represented by The Hermit card in pet tarot.

I

Imprinting: The rapid learning process by which a newborn animal establishes a behavior pattern of recognition and attraction to another animal or person, often symbolized by The Fool card in pet tarot.

Intuition: The ability to understand something instinctively, a key skill in both tarot reading and understanding pet needs. Often associated with The High Priestess card.

Inverted Card: See "Reversed Card."

J

Journey: The life path of a pet and their human companion, often explored through the Major Arcana in tarot readings.

Jingling Collar: A symbol of identity and protection for pets, often associated with The World card in pet tarot, representing completion and wholeness.

Justice Card: In pet tarot, this card might represent the need for fair treatment and balance in a pet's life, or the karmic lessons learned through pet ownership.

K

Kibble Divination: A playful form of divination using pet food shapes or patterns, similar to tea leaf reading.

Kennel: A safe space for pets, often symbolizing the need for rest and recuperation in pet tarot readings, similar to the energy of the Four of Swords.

King of Cups: In pet tarot, this card might represent a deeply empathetic and emotionally mature pet or owner, often associated with water-loving breeds like Retrievers or Maine Coons.

L

Leash: A symbol of the connection between pet and owner, often represented by The Lovers card in pet tarot.

Lunar Influence: The effect of moon phases on pet behavior, often explored in relation to The Moon card in tarot.

Litter Box Issues: In cat-focused readings, problems with litter box use might be explored through cards like the Five of Pentacles (feeling unwelcome) or the Eight of Cups (emotional dissatisfaction).

M

Mystic Meow: A term used in TarotPet™ readings to describe moments of feline intuition or mysterious behavior.

Mutt Magic: The unique energy and unpredictability of mixed-breed dogs, often associated with The Fool or Wheel of Fortune cards in pet tarot.

Major Arcana: The 22 trump cards in a tarot deck, representing significant life events and spiritual lessons in pet tarot readings.

N

Nine Lives: A cat's proverbial ability to survive perilous situations, often associated with The Death card in tarot, representing transformation and resilience.

Nuzzle: A sign of affection from a pet, often interpreted as a message of love and comfort in pet tarot readings.

Numerology in Pet Tarot: The study of the mystical significance of numbers, applied to understanding pet behavior and life paths in tarot readings.

O

Oracle: A person (or animal) considered to be a source of wisdom or prophecy. In pet tarot, your animal companion can be seen as a personal oracle.

Obedience: The willingness of a pet to follow commands, often associated with The Hierophant card in tarot, representing tradition and conformity.

Outdoor Cats: Cats that spend significant time outside, often associated with the adventurous energy of the Knight of Wands in tarot readings.

P

Paw Reading: A playful adaptation of palm reading for pets, focusing on the unique patterns in a pet's paw pads.

Purr Vibrations: The healing frequencies of a cat's purr, often associated with the nurturing energy of the Queen of Cups in tarot.

Pet Astrology: The application of astrological principles to understand pet personalities and life paths, complementing tarot insights.

Pet Insurance: Financial protection for pet health care, often represented by the security of the Four of Pentacles in tarot readings.

Pet Loss: The grieving process after losing a pet, often explored through cards like The Tower (sudden change) or The Star (hope and healing) in pet tarot.

Q

Questing Beast: A legendary creature in Arthurian legend, symbolizing the pursuit of the impossible. In pet tarot, it represents the sometimes mysterious nature of our animal companions.

Queen of Wands: In pet tarot, this card might represent a charismatic and energetic pet or owner, often associated with confident, outgoing breeds like Siamese cats or Jack Russell Terriers.

Quirks: The unique personality traits of individual pets, often revealed through specific tarot cards in a reading.

R

Rescue: The act of adopting a pet in need, often associated with The Star card in tarot, representing hope and renewal.

Rainbow Bridge: A term used to refer to an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, before they reunite with their owners, often explored through The World card in pet tarot.

Raw Diet: A feeding approach based on uncooked meats and bones, symbolizing a return to natural instincts, often explored through The Emperor card in pet tarot.

Reincarnation: The belief that souls (including those of pets) are reborn into new bodies, often explored through The Wheel of Fortune or Death cards in pet tarot.

Reversed Card: A tarot card that appears upside down in a reading, often interpreted as a blocked or internal expression of the card's energy in pet tarot.

Rider-Waite-Smith Deck: One of the most popular and influential tarot decks, often used as a basis for pet-themed adaptations in TarotPet™ readings.

S

Spreads: Specific layouts of tarot cards used for readings. In pet tarot, spreads can be designed to address pet-specific concerns or explore the human-animal bond.

Spirit Animal: An animal guide that offers protection, guidance, and wisdom in many spiritual traditions, often explored through the Court Cards in pet tarot.

Scratching Post Significator: A term used in TarotPet™ readings to describe a card that represents the core issue or central theme in a cat-focused reading.

Soulmate Pets: The concept that certain pets are destined to be with specific humans, often associated with The Lovers or Two of Cups in tarot.

Socialization: The process of exposing pets to various experiences for balanced development, represented by the Three of Cups or Ten of Pentacles in tarot.

T

Tarot Deck: A pack of 78 cards used in divination, consisting of the Major and Minor Arcana. In pet tarot, these cards are often reimagined with animal themes.

Tail Wag Wisdom: Insights gained from interpreting a dog's tail movements, often associated with the intuitive messages of the Page of Cups in tarot.

Temperance: In pet tarot, this Major Arcana card often represents the need for balance in a pet's life, such as between rest and play, or discipline and freedom.

The Tower: In pet tarot, this card might indicate sudden changes in a pet's life, like moving to a new home or the arrival of a new family member.

Therapy Animals: Pets trained to provide comfort and support in various settings, often associated with the healing energy of The Star card in tarot.

U

Unconditional Love: The pure, accepting love that pets offer, often represented by The Sun card in tarot.

Unspoken Bond: The telepathic-like connection between pets and their owners, explored through cards like The High Priestess in pet tarot.

Urban Pets: Companion animals living in city environments, often associated with the adaptable energy of The Magician or Seven of Pentacles in tarot.

V

Veterinary Intuition: The combination of medical knowledge and intuitive insights used by holistic veterinarians, often associated with The Magician card in tarot.

Vibrational Healing: Alternative therapies that use energy frequencies to promote healing in pets, often explored through the suit of Wands in tarot.

Visualization: A technique used in both tarot reading and pet training, often associated with the manifestation energy of The Magician or Seven of Cups.

W

Whisker Wisdom: Insights gained from observing a cat's whisker movements, often associated with the perceptive energy of The Hermit card in tarot.

Wagging Wand: A term used in TarotPet™ readings to describe the Ace of Wands when it appears in a dog-focused reading, representing new beginnings and enthusiasm.

Water Element: In tarot, associated with emotions and intuition. In pet tarot, often linked to water-loving breeds or pets with strong emotional bonds to their owners.

X

Xenoglossy: The apparent ability to speak in a language unknown to the speaker. In pet tarot, it refers to the mysterious way pets sometimes seem to understand human language.

X-Factor: The unique, indefinable quality that makes a pet special, often explored through The Star or The Sun cards in tarot readings.

Y

Yin-Yang Balance: The concept of complementary opposites in Chinese philosophy, often used to describe the balance between different pet personalities in a household, explored through cards like Temperance in tarot.

Yappy Hour: A social gathering for dogs and their owners, symbolizing community and shared experiences, often represented by the Three of Cups in pet tarot.

Youth: In pet tarot, often associated with The Fool or Page cards, representing new beginnings, innocence, and the playful energy of young animals.

Z

Zen Zone: A calm, meditative space created for pets, associated with the peaceful energy of the Four of Swords in tarot.

Zodiac Companion: The astrological sign of a pet, often considered in pet tarot readings to provide additional insight into their personality and needs.

Zoomies: Sudden bursts of energy in pets, often associated with the Knight of Wands or Eight of Wands in tarot, representing quick movement and excitement.