Hey, I'm really sorry for your loss. That kind of bond is irreplaceable. 😢
As for the Ace of Wands — it’s tied to the element of fire, which is often seen as spiritual, transformative, and purifying. Fire isn’t something that just is — it’s something that’s created, often through friction or struggle. It’s like a spark that connects this world to something beyond.
So in that light, I don’t think the card was "wrong." It might not have meant survival in the physical sense, but more like a passage or ascension. A new journey beginning — but not necessarily here.
Your cat could very well be in a higher place now, still connected to you, just... not in a way we can see or touch. Present, but not visible. That kind of love doesn’t just disappear.
Sending you comfort.