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