Ferret
Limited 500-copy pen-and-ink deck uniquely told from ferret perspective.
by Elaine Moertl · 2003
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The record
The Ferret Tarot is a self-published and limited edition deck of 500 copies, uniquely focusing on the perspective of the ferret. Originally begun by artist Elaine Moertl as a fun project, the pen-and-ink cards multiplied into a full 78 card Tarot deck. The Ferret cards are black and white, drawn in simple, spare fashion with minimal background detail. The focus is of course on the ferret, but the perspective varies between that of real ferrets (Nine of Wands, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords); anthropomorphised, humanised ferrets (Strength, Ten of Pentacles); traditionally tarot-posed ferrets (Star, Hermit); and just plain humorous ferrets (Emperor, Temperance, Eight of Pentacles). My personal favourite cards are the Tower, with its two ferrets cling onto a falling bag of kibble, while one zips away; and the Emperor, a harrassed looking male ferret holding an armful of young ones. Though a few liberties have been taken with the symbolism the foundation of the deck is based on the Rider-Waite, so it can still be used for readings as well as amusement. (As I've never seen a ferret in real life before they are illegal where I live - this deck was also an educational experience for m
The cards
