1 Cat (Fire)

As the only domesticated member of the feline family, anyone who has ever shared their home with a cat will tell you it's hard to be sure who is really in charge. Cats are fiercely independent but may also be affectionate and comforting. Skilled hunters who can see well in the dark and have unusually acute hearing, they communicate with everything from a purr to a growl. The black cat has most often been associated with witches, but no matter what their coloring, cats symbolize independence, magic, and the mystical world. They are the epitome of the witch's familiar.

This card may be telling you it is time to dive deeper into your magical work, with or without a feline familiar. Practice your Craft in whichever way works best for you, whether that is casting a spell, seeking knowledge from books or teachers, or simply connecting with the magic of the natural world. Don't let anyone tell you there is only one right way to do it. Like the cat, you are independent, magical, and only as tame as you choose to be.

Magic lies within us all. Are you making the most of yours? Explore your mystical side and embrace your independence and power. Spend time with the night and the darkness, using all your senses to feel what lies around you. If you identify as a witch, find ways to manifest that in the world, even if you don't want others to know. Live the magic every day.