Pet tarot readings: South Korea’s latest wellness trend for cats and dogs

Pet tarot readings have become popular in South Korea as a wellness trend for cats and dogs, priced at around 20,000 won (approx. ₹1,319).

The readings are offered at fortune-telling parlours in Seoul's Gangnam district, where pets touch custom-made tarot cards with a paw or nose for interpretation.

Practitioners claim the cards can indicate anxiety, behavioral changes, emotional wellbeing, or physical discomfort, though no scientific evidence supports these claims.

The trend reflects South Korea's demographic shift, with government data showing 29.2% of households own pets in 2026, up from 17.4% in 2010.