Tarot of the Mice

The Tarot of the Mice is a 78-card tarot deck, plus two additional end cards, created by artist Amanda "Snobahr" Geyer. The deck reimagines the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system through the lens of anthropomorphic mouse characters, intended to bring a lighthearted and accessible feel to tarot readings. Geyer, a long-time tarot reader, developed the concept after being inspired by a furry convention and the idea of a "furry fortune teller" persona.

The deck was planned to include 52 Minor Arcana cards (four suits of 13 cards each) and 22 Major Arcana cards, along with a "Little White Booklet" (LWB) for interpretations. The artwork was to be hand-drawn linework, then scanned and converted into vector graphics for printing, with color added in a later stage. The campaign emphasized the goal of creating a full-color deck, despite the initial black-and-white sketches shown.

Amanda Geyer aimed to have the deck completed and ready for distribution at CaliFur 2016, a furry convention. The project, though ultimately unfunded on Kickstarter, reflects a personal journey of combining artistic passion with a love for tarot and a unique thematic vision. The deck was designed to be sized for human hands, ensuring a comfortable reading experience despite its whimsical theme.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who appreciate whimsical, animal-themed decks and those with an interest in anthropomorphic art or the furry community. It would appeal to beginners looking for a less intimidating entry into tarot, as well as experienced readers seeking a charming, lighthearted alternative to more serious decks. Collectors of unique or niche tarot decks would also find this concept appealing.

Amanda "Snobahr" Geyer, a tarot reader since 1974, was inspired to create the Tarot of the Mice after attending CaliFur 2015. Her plan to cosplay as "Madame Provalone, Teller of Fortunes!" at CaliFur 2016, centered around an anthropomorphic mouse character, sparked the idea for a mouse-themed tarot deck. Having worked with various decks over the years, including the Rider-Waite, Mary Hanson-Roberts, Robin Wood, and Universal Waite, Geyer sought to design a deck that combined her artistic skills with her passion for tarot and the furry community.