I like the tarot. I’m not an expert, but I sometimes use them to read for clients and to find answers for myself.
To read the tarot well, I believe it’s a combination of using your intuitive sense, understanding the intention of each tarot card and connecting energetically with their client.
In short, TAROT is an art form.
It seems the earliest references to tarot date to the 1440s and 1450s. This is contrary to the general assumption that the tarot are thousands of years old.
The tarot started as a card game. Tarot cards used the standard Italian four face cards—king, queen, knight, and knave—for a total of 56 cards. The fool card was a wild card and there were 21 trump cards.
Tarot is a game of trick taking.
Even though there are many, mostly minor variations to the rules of the game, it hasn’t changed much since the 15th century.
It’s interesting to note that the tarot only became a tool of psychics, fortune tellers and the occult in the 19th century. The currently day tarot has nothing to do with the medieval tarot cards.
So, I’ve created this series of short meditations based on the meanings of the Major Arcana as a creative way to share their significance. I’ve set them to music too. I hope you enjoy them.
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEANING OF THE EMPRESS CARD IN TAROT
The Empress card.
The Empress is a goddess of nature and embodies the energy and spirit of Mother Earth.
This card is a supreme archetype of femininity and symbolizes fertility.
The Empress provides us with nourishment and security.
The dark side of the Empress embodies massive moon swings and karmic retribution.
Tornadoes, both physical and emotional, can erupt when the Empress arrives.
The Empress can be seen as Mother Earth herself, who sometimes needs to discipline her children.
Tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes. are reflections of the ignorant and wayward nature of human beings. Do not indulge. Have the good sense to trust a higher divine calling and advice.
Heed good intentions and be compassionate with yourself and your fellow human being.
You are capable of demonstrating the finest aspects of your personality. The Empress will be proud.
Understand that all of nature is connected and here to support you.
These are the qualities of the Empress.
