III - The Empress

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III - The Empress

Keywords

Great Mother. Mother Earth/Nature. Fertility. Creative Growth. Harvest. Maturity. Abundance. Beauty. Grace. Health. Harmony. Happiness. Success. Motherhood. Love. Warmth. Compassion. Sensuality. Softness. Nurturing. Drama.

Themes

The Empress has many faces. She is Great Mother, but also Cruel Mother and Devouring Mother. She is virgin/maiden, seductress/bride, mother, hag/crone. She is witch and goddess. She is femme fatale and femme inspiratrice. She exists in women and even in men.

Comparisons

The spiritual femininity of The High Priestess is grounded by The Empress.

Her wild lushness may need the structure and organisation of The Emperor.

Notes & Quotes

The Empress embodies all four Queens of the Minor Arcana (Cups, Pentacles, Swords, Wands).

"The Empress encompasses the Cosmos." (Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki)

"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit!" (Erick S. Gray)

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Major Arcana

Tarot

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