A long-haired black cat sits square in the middle, chest fur brushed out, tail curled around to the front. The eyes are the loudest thing on the panel: bright ice blue, ringed dark, looking straight out.
Behind him turns a pale astrological wheel drawn in thin white line. The outer ring carries the twelve zodiac glyphs, the ring inside it holds alchemical and planetary marks, and a pentacle sits in its own circle above his head. Pale blue smoke rises up both sides and thins out near the rim. The ground is dark, almost black, so the linework glows against it. The outer edge is a plain dark brown border. The line work is fine enough to reward standing close, and the symbols are drawn small rather than enlarged for effect.
It suits a reading corner, a tarot shelf or the wall above a cat bed. The cool blue and white will sit against grey or white paint without shouting. A safe gift for anyone whose familiar has opinions about the altar.
Material: aluminium sign, fade-resistant for indoor or covered outdoor use
Sizes: 8x8 inches and 12x12 inches
Care: wipe clean with a dry cloth
Note: the raised, carved look is printed onto a flat panel
The Black Cat leads the design as an archetype of mystery, independence and familiar lore. Other gothic or seasonal details build atmosphere around that central character.
