Predict Your Pup's Future with Lucky Dog Tarot

Photo by Annie Ray.

A lifelong dog mom and the founder of Good Party ATX, Sarah K. Wolf is used to combining her love for animals with do-good opportunities in the community. But when she showed up to a Yard Bar fundraising event dressed as a clairvoyant with canine-themed tarot cards in hand, she knew she was taking a risk. Thankfully, her commitment to learn the deck paid off: Wolf’s shtick was a hit, prompting her to launch Lucky Dog Tarot in 2021. “It’s lighthearted,” she says, “just like the nature of dogs.” All readings benefit local animal shelters and are done at parks, events, or pop-ups around town, but recently she stopped by the Austin Monthly office to meet my 14-year-old rescue, Samson, and give insight into his storied life.

PAST: THE PACK

Representing a dog’s need to feel a sense of belonging, this card taps into the years Samson spent on the street, in the shelter, and in foster groups, all while searching for a permanent home.

PRESENT: THE SHELTER

While he’s found his forever family, Samson continues to make security his top priority. His past made him resilient, but also—for a lack of a better word—needy.

FUTURE: THE MAGICIAN

Samson knows what he wants and will spend the rest of his days figuring out how to get his way. (Within minutes of drawing this card, it was proven true: The dog treats kept in Wolf’s bag “magically” disappeared while our backs were turned.)