{"product_id":"fortune-cats-playing-oracle-cards-maneki-neko-deck","title":"Fortune Cats Playing \u0026 Oracle Cards- Maneki Neko Deck","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft pastel cats, small gates and a folklore-inspired mood give this Maneki Neko oracle card deck a playful, reflective character. It is made for shuffling into a light daily ritual, using as a card game, or drawing a single card when you want a small prompt to think with.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBeckoning cats, soft colour and a gentle oracle mood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe artwork centres on Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat of Japanese folklore, with each card carrying its own character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePastel tones keep the deck sweet rather than heavy, suited to quiet reflection or relaxed play.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTorii gate imagery gives the cards a ritual feeling, without making the deck feel formal or austere.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt works as both a playful card deck and a simple oracle deck for journalling, intention-setting or conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe cat theme makes it approachable for people who like symbolic objects with a warm, charming visual language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePET and paper for regular handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards are made from Plastic (PET) and paper. The format is designed for a deck that will be handled, shuffled, drawn and returned to often, rather than left untouched as decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to use it for play or reflection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a card game, or draw a card when you want a small question, image or message to sit with. For reflective use, keep the approach simple: shuffle, choose a card, notice the image first, then let the theme guide a journal note or a short pause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the deck away from damp and direct heat, and keep it flat between uses so the cards stay tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe folklore behind the lucky cat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManeki Neko, often called the beckoning cat, is a familiar figure in Japanese folklore and popular culture, traditionally associated with welcome, good fortune and open doors. The raised paw is read as an inviting gesture, which is why the figure is often placed at entrances, counters and home thresholds. In this deck, that symbolism becomes a light oracle language: each cat feels like a small invitation to notice something, choose a direction, or bring a little playfulness into a daily pause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDeck details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 54-card Maneki Neko themed playing and oracle deck. It is made from Plastic (PET) and paper, weighs 82 g, and is made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA charming gift for cat lovers and card readers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who enjoys oracle cards, playful divination tools, Japanese-inspired design or cat-themed stationery. It is also a gentle choice for a friend who likes reflective prompts but does not want a formal tarot deck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a standard tarot deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. This is a Maneki Neko playing and oracle deck, rather than a traditional tarot deck with Major and Minor Arcana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for fortune-telling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, it can be used as a light oracle deck for fortune-telling, storytelling or personal reflection. Read the images and themes as prompts rather than fixed predictions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52125961716026,"sku":"PCards-04","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS85Si9HRS82MFIzMEMxSjY0U0tHRTlKLzYwMzBiZTI0LmpwZw.jpg?v=1763147404","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/fortune-cats-playing-oracle-cards-maneki-neko-deck","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}