Archive · 23 Jul 2026
South Koreans turn to pet tarot for pet mental health insights
In South Korea, many people are getting tarot readings for their pets.
They believe this can help them understand their pets' feelings and worries better than regular vet visits.
This trend is growing because more people are choosing to have pets instead of children.
The sessions cost about 20,000 won, which is around Rs 1,314.
Most pets in South Korea are dogs, followed by cats and fish.
The country has a very low birth rate, which is why more people are opting for pets.
Some people think pet tarot is helpful, while others believe there's no scientific proof it works.
Pet owners in South Korea are using tarot sessions to understand their pets' mental health.
Sessions cost around 20,000 won (approximately Rs 1,314).
25.4% of South Korean households have pets, mostly dogs (75.6%).
The average monthly cost of raising a pet is 150,000 won (approximately Rs 9,845).
South Korea has a very low birth rate of 0.80 births per woman.
- Who
- Pet owners in South Korea
- What
- Pet tarot sessions
- When
- Currently, with a rise in pet ownership
- Where
- South Korea, particularly in Seoul
- Why
- To gain insights into their pets' emotional and physical health
Pet Tarot Advocates
Skeptics
Effectiveness of Pet Tarot
Pet Tarot Advocates
Pet tarot provides valuable insights into pets' emotional and physical health that traditional methods may miss.
Skeptics
There is no scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of pet tarot in understanding pets' mental health.
- Cost of Pet Tarot Session
- 20,000 won (approximately Rs 1,314)
- Percentage of Households with Pets
- 25.4%
- Most Popular Pets
- Dogs (75.6%), Cats (27.7%), Fish (7.3%)
- Average Monthly Cost of Raising a Pet
- 150,000 won (approximately Rs 9,845)
- South Korea's Total Fertility Rate
- 0.80 births per woman