In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Empress, the fourth card of the Major Arcana. Then, we tell the story of Ceres and Proserpine from Bulfinch's Mythology, which features an archetypal Empress-like character. For more information about historical versions of The Empress, please visit Sherryl E. Smith’s excellent blog, tarot-heritage.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The High Priestess, the third card of the Major Arcana. Then, we recount a Welsh fairy tale that illustrates the lessons The High Priestess has to offer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Magician, the second card of the Major Arcana, then recount a Celtic fairytale that illustrates the lesson that The Magician has to offer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our first episode, we introduce the podcast, give a quick history of the tarot, and discuss the interpretation of The Fool, the first card of the Major Arcana. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app