Mystical Cats Tarot - Three of Sea (Cups)

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2 cats and a young sea lion are lying down next to each other on a big rock. They are located near the seaside and a few other grassy rocks can be seen in the background on the left, with the sea on the right. A small portion of the blue sky can be seen at the top of the card.
The 3 animals are looking towards us and appear quite relaxed. The cat on the left seems to be a grey tabby and the cat on the right looks like he's orange with some tabby markings and black paws. The sea lion has a pale brown coat.


Colors : Mostly grey, but the presence of green and blue gives off a fresh feel.


This card is all about the preciousness of friendship and bonds. By deciding to show some cats enjoying the company of a member from another species, the authors remind us that ''Friendship bridges differences and finds common delights.''
Spending more time with people we appreciate is always advisable and it doesn't need to be more complex than relaxing together!


Symbolism :

Sea lion : Since I couldn't find any relevant symbolism related to sea lions, I believe this animal in particular could have been chosen simply because of his name. A 'feline of the Sea' being friend with some felines of the Sea Clan! It also emphasizes the fact that they might be quite different in appearance, but they are the same at heart!

Number 3 (animals) : Symbol of positive energy and vital force.

Lying on the side : Denotes a totally relaxed state, complete trust. Resting time is implied as well.

Grassy rocks : Like in the Two of Sea card, the background includes some grassy rocks and the sea. They show the balance between the physical (Earth) and emotional (Water) realms, like those cats (Earth) and sea lion (Water) who live in harmony.

Sea : Represents life, the unconscious mind and emotions.