Menagerie - A Children’s Tarot
Menagerie is a tarot made for everyone, but with children in mind. My 11 year old likes to do tarot with me but we hadn’t found a set of cards for them that introduced real concepts from traditional tarot, but in a simplified and accessible way.
This deck introduces a different animal for each of the Major Arcana. The cards are minimalisitic and easy to read. They contain the name, a summary word, and the image which includes traditional symbols for the card as an early introduction for those who haven’t studied Rider-Waite-Smith yet. It also includes a bit of advice or lesson at the bottom, and on the side are the traditional name and number of the card.
Features
Each card features an animal that I felt captured the spirit of the card.
The background colors indicate the element of each card (Green for Earth, Blue for Water, Yellow for Air, and Orange/Red for Fire.
Traditional name and number are listed on the side
The advice or lesson that each animal brings is at the bottom.
Coming Soon!
I’m waiting for mock-up copies from the printer before I figure out selling, but email me if you want to be on the pre-order list.
Just like the Fool, the Puppy is curious and excited about life! They are ready to start a quest, discover new things, and make mistakes along the way.
The Dragon realizes he is magic and has the power and ability to control the four elements (fire, earth, water, and air). He is excited thinking about all that he can create and do.
The Owl knows so many things, she is wise and holds the answers. She reminds us to sit, think, and remember what we know before moving forward.
Tigress is a loving mama who loves to create and make new things with her cubs. She is always ready to jump into an exciting plan.
Papa Bear reminds us that we won’t feel our best without some rules in place. He makes sure we get lots of sleep, eat good food, and put our things away so we’re ready for adventures when they come.
The Elephant is a teacher. She holds the traditions and knowledge that are important in our community.
Swans look for the one they love and then stay with them. Find what excites you in life and commit yourself to it.
A team of sled dogs can move fast if they are united and moving in the same direction, but if they’re not together the whole thing falls apart.
The Lion doesn’t go around roaring at people all day. She knowns how to be quiet, but firm and can manage his situation just by holding his head up high and doesn’t need to use force.
Hermit Crab knows when it is time to pull back into his shell for a while. Sometimes we need time alone to sort out what to do next.
Time marches on – Frog knows they have no control over the changes happening and neither do you. All we can do is learn to adapt to the changes in our lives.
Spider stays high above us, viewing from the corner in her web. From this place she is able to see everything and understands more clearly than those on the ground.
Hanging upside down lets the Bat see things a little differently. Even in the darkest times he is able to start seeing the light. Sometimes we need to look at things a different way to see the path forward.
Snake knows when it’s time for a change, she’s growing and her old skin just doesn’t fit the same. Sometimes we have to shed the old to make room for new growth in our lives
Jumping from fence to tree to pole, Cat has learned through practice that she must balance carefully to stay on top, not leaning too far one way or the other. A cautious approach can help you land on your feet.
Crow gave everything up chasing after a shiny coin and now has no room to spread her wings. Does she realize the door is open?
Phoenix probably wanted another way, but sometimes you have to lose everything to be reborn into something beautiful. Don’t be afraid of destruction, good things are on the other side.
Starfish has just been through a hard time and knows she needs to rest and find a place to heal in the water. Now is the time to heal, hope and direction are on the way.
Things look a little different by the moonlight. Wolf uses the shadows of night to see things differently, be creative, and discover mysteries
Rooster knows the sun is coming up before any of us are even awake. Sunshine brings the happiness and clarity found in the light.
Butterfly doesn’t look anything like she used to. After spending so much time in her chrysalis she has transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Just like butterfly you transform into a better version of you.
Peacock has embraced the new her and completed her transformation. She looks out ready to show herself to the world. Enjoy the success of your journey.