There are many differences between this deck and the Rider-Waite: yet the imagery is beautiful and the anthropomorphism of the cats adds to its mystique. The Major Arcana is not numbered, but that does not detract from their lovely design. These cards are easy on the eyes and their coloring and layout complements their overall design. It also comes with a booklet to help you decipher the card's meanings and help with interpretations. There are even examples of some layouts in it. I would recommend the Medieval Cat Tarot based on the pictures alone, of course; but I also think that it would make a nice addition to any collection (and yes, I am using the deck this month for daily readings, to familiarize myself with it).