Warning: A kinda long post.
So, many of you may be familiar with the game Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector [Google Play iTunes]. After collecting all the cats and goodies, it may seem like there is nothing left to do. But! What about divination with this cute little app? River and I have been exploring this, and a reading could go as such:
1. Wait until your yard is clear, and the food bowls are empty.
2. Go into goodies, and auto-set your yard, which should put out random furniture.
3. Think about what you’d like to ask, and then put out the food of your choice.
4. Wait about 30 minutes (give or take). I know it’s hard, but be patient!
5. Go into the app, and see which cats are there, and which cats have gone. The cats that are there and what furniture they’re on can be interpreted as an answer to your question. The cats that may have left can signify the past of the situation.
6. You have your reading!
It’s a little rough, but it can absolutely be modified. Here is what River and I came up for meanings – keep in mind that you can certainly apply your own meanings!
Minor Cats
Snowball – Peace, tranquility, relaxed
Smokey – Changes, but successful, two (or more) choices
Spots – Pranks, silliness, lightheartedness
Shadow – Strange, new situation, different, off
Sunny – Trickery, reversed meanings, behind a veil
Fred – Romance, love
Pumpkin – Discovery of a small sort, disagreement, your star sign and things associated with it
Callie – Happiness, but at a cost, contentment, friendship
Tabitha – Growth after a lull, moving forward, the unexpected, gentleness
Bandit – Fearlessness, bravery, strength, excitement
Gabriel – Watchfulness, expecting, justice
Marshmallow – Overconfidence, cockiness, distant
Socks – Journey, travel
Lexy – Gain and loss, leisure
Bolt – Discontent, a need or want, unrest
Breezy – Time, relaxation
Misty – Laziness, loss due to, something missing, lack of energy
Pickles – Innocence, new beginnings, fragility
Pepper – Fear, avoidance, reserved
Patches – Jealousy, want for insignificant things, envy
Gozer – Loss, disappointment, anger
Cocoa – Choice making, decisions, uncertainness, indecisiveness
Princess – False alarm, surprise, head in the clouds
Ginger – Proper, regality, shyness
Peaches – Change, fluidity, moodiness
Spud – Investigation, curiosity, caution
Mack – Determination, strength, keep going
Speckles – Boredom, isolation, driven to bad habits, solitude
Willie – New ideas, discovery, energy
Rascal – Selfishness, ignorance, self serving
Dottie – New person, gathering, relationship (family)
Spooky – Caution, awareness, wariness, quiet
Major Cats
Joe DiMeowgio – Cooperation, collaboration, achievement in a group
Senor Don Gato – Person of trouble, warning, be careful (of something)
Xerxes IX – Gain, achievement, high position, regality
Chairman Meow – Argument, feud, disagreement
Saint Purrtrick – Mystery, uncertainty, boost of motivation, giving
Miss Fortune – Gain and achievement in finance, bountiful
Bob the Cat – Adventure, new advances, discovery, endeavours
Conductor Whiskers – Journey, but not too far, stay watchful
Tubbs – Gluttony, greed, picky, indecisive
Mr. Meowgi – Guidance, helpfulness
Lady Meow-Meow – Talent, use of
Guy Furry – Creation, plentiness
Kathmandu – Artistic development, discovery of a new talent, culture
Ramses the Great – Puzzle, problem
Sassy Fran – Enjoyment, approval
Billy the Kitten – Struggle, underdog situation
Frosty – The little things in life, content
Furniture
Balls – Happiness, energetic
Boxes + Hiding (leaves, bags) – Hiding, uncertainty
Pillow/Cushion/Blankets – Rest, regeneration
Fluffy Bed/cushion/sheep cushion – Comfort, security
Cubes – Decision
Cooling pads/mats/marble pad – Relief from a stressful situation
Head space – Thoughtfulness
Hammock/Umbrellas – Relaxation, vacation
Tent – Connection [Family + Friends]
Sock – Surprise
Cat trees/bureau – Expansion (of the mind or otherwise)
Tunnels – Caution
Teasers + (mr mouse + butterfly + busy bee + butterfly swarm) – Adventure
Twisty rail – Wildcard, depends on the cat, amplifies meaning
Heating – Relationships, love
Scratching – Family
Baskets, pots, bowls, bucket/planter – Unexpected, friendship
Goldfish bowl, vase, macaroon/pancake – Creativity
Cowboy hat – Struggle
And there you have it! Hopefully most of this made sense.