Cosmic Animal Cards

Discover the magic of Cosmic Animals – a 44-card deck featuring vibrant watercolor paintings by Tanya Casteel, paired with a 180-page guidebook, all elegantly encased in a magnetic closure box. Each card is infused with deep Cosmic Animal symbolism, designed to expand your emotional intelligence, uncover your needs, shift your emotions, and inspire empowered action. A perfect gift for animal lovers, intuitive explorers, and magic makers!

The Cosmic Animal Cards were chosen by Kickstarter as a “Project We Love” and was funded in the first 12 hours of the campaign! Thank you to everyone who participated to help get these cards published!

Cosmic Animals included in this deck

Alpine Ibex, Anglerfish, Beaver, Blue Crab, Capybara, Cockatoo, Cosmic Serpent, Crow, Flamingo, Luna Moth, Moose, Panda, Pegasus, Pelican, Penguin, Platypus, Portuguese Man-O’-War, Red Crowned Crane, Scarab Beetle, Scorpion, Shark, Tawny Owl, Beluga Whale, Black Swan, Buffalo, Dolphin, Dragonfly, Elk, Maine Coon Cat, Phoenix, Sloth, Sugar Glider, Zebra, Armadillo, Black Widow Spider, Dragon, Grizzly Bear, Lobster, Rabbit, Raccoon, Rat, Roadrunner, Sheep, Snail.

Card Deck Specs

• High quality offset printing production!
• Card size: 2.75″ x 4.75″ (Tarot Size)
• Number: 44 Cosmic Animal Cards + 1 Bonus Wild Card (45 cards total)
• Finishes: Matte anti-scratch lamination
• Art: from hand-painted watercolor images by Tanya Casteel
• Guidebook: 180 pages, full color. 2.75″ x 4.75″ (Fits in the box)
• Box: Magnetic Closure. Spot UV highlights on title text.

3 Card Categories for Emotional Intelligence Readings

This Deck is divided into 3 categories, each identified by a unique symbol at the bottom of the card:

• 22 Animals representing different universal needs we have.
• 11 Animals representing feelings we may have when our needs are met.
• 11 Animals representing feelings we may have when our needs are NOT met.
• 1 Wild Card which can represent any feeling or need that you want.
• Match & Connect different Animals, Feelings & Needs together in the index in the back of the Guidebook for deeper clarity.

Feelings & Needs represented in this deck:

Accountability, Alert, Angry, Annoyed, Ashamed, Appreciation, Autonomy, Being Seen/Heard, Betrayed, Boundaries, Brave, Calm, Comfortable, Communication, Confident, Connected, Consideration, Consistency, Creation, Depressed, Disconnected, Empowered, Engaged, Envious, Freedom, Grief, Gregarious, Greedy, Happy, Honesty, Independence, Jealous, Joyful, Lonely, Loving, Mourning, Nervous, Order, Overwhelmed, Peace, Perspective, Reassurance, Relaxed, Resentful, Responsibility, Retribution, Sad, Satisfied, Self-Expression, Sexual Expression, Shelter, Shy, Sovereignty, Space, Stability, Stressed, Surprised, Sustenance, Understanding, Vulnerable, Worried.

Using The Cards Solo

• Animal Dream Interpretation.
• Personal Animal Messages.
• Affirmation or Intention Setting.
• Monthly Symbol.
• Goal-Setting and Inspiration.
• Complement Other Practices: Incorporate Cosmic Animal Cards into other card decks (oracle, tarot, affirmation) for additional perspective.
• Emotional Healing: Use the cards to help understand and find closure around strong emotional events.
• Preparation for Difficult Conversations.
• Animal Guide for Meditation.
• Body Scan Meditation with a Cosmic Animal.
• Reflection & Choices Spread.
• Guided Journal Prompts from the Guidebook.

Using The Cards With Others

• Icebreaker: Cosmic Animal Cards offer a creative way to break the ice at gatherings, events, or parties. Invite each person to select a card that resonates with them or reflects something meaningful they’d like to share. This activity gently encourages everyone to open up, break down barriers, and connect over shared insights in a relaxed, memorable way.
• Silent Animal Messengers: When feeling shy, blocked, or unsure how to approach someone, use a card as a silent messenger to share your feelings or needs. Discreetly pass it to the person (or leave it somewhere they’ll find) as a subtle, thoughtful way to begin a conversation. This gesture invites empathy without the need for words.
• Communication & Conflict Resolution Aid: Draw cards to represent each person’s feelings or needs, using the Cosmic Animal symbolism to explore perspectives in a neutral way. This can help give you language to use when you don’t know what to say or where to start.
• Bedtime Stories for Kids: Each night, read and discuss one Cosmic Animal with your child. I do this with my own child, and it’s a wonderful way to learn about Animals, explore their feelings, and foster meaningful conversations before bed.
• Family Bonding: As a family, each person can draw a card that reflects something they’re working on or need support with. Share what the card represents and discuss ways the family can help nurture each person’s needs. This can build empathy, foster open communication, and create a more supportive home environment.
• Relationship Growth: Method revealed in the Guidebook.

Meet The Creator

Hi, I’m Tanya Casteel, the artist & author of the Cosmic Animal Cards. This deck is the result of 5 years of devotion.  I’ve poured my heart into painting these Animals and writing their symbolism, inspired by my dreams during a time of profound grief. The wisdom of these Cosmic Animals helped me navigate loss, gain clarity, and find healing—and now I’m ready to share their transformative energy with you. May these Cosmic Animals bring you love, peace, and clarity. Thank you, Tanya

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