| The Mystique Tarot by Moon Masque | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children." ~William Makepeace Thackeray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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THE EMPRESS Mothering Fruitfulness Abundances Senses Nature |
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Behind the Lens |
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| In my home I have a collection of statues, two of which depict the Catholic �Mother Mary.� Although it may seem unusual for a Pagan to display a female pantheon of the Christian religion, to me Her presence simply reminds me of the diversity of Deity. Regardless of our faith or creed, through Her various forms the archetypical Mother manages to speak to us all, bringing validity to her existence. |
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The Card's Meaning |
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| The Empress is life's womb, where creation may gestate and grow until it is ready to be born. Whether the creation is the conception of new life, love, or the formation of a project or idea it must be sustained through careful attention and care. In this sense the Empress symbol- izes the essence of Motherhood in all of its various forms. The Empress can also represent the bounty of nature and the inherent rhythms of the Earth. From her comes all the innate pleasures and joys of physical life. The Empress encourages us to strengthen our connections with the natural world, which is the root of our existence; she asks us to set aside the intricacies of our lives to enjoy the simplicities of Mother Earth. The Empress can also symbolize lavish abundance of all kinds -- food, pleasure, beauty -- the kind that nourish our senses with delight. A passionate and deep love of life is reflected in the Empress, instilling the desire within us all to embrace life's bountiful goodness. |
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| Home The Fool The Magician The High Priestess The Empress The Emperor The Hierophant The Lovers The Chariot Strength The Hermit The Wheel of Fortune Justice The Hanged Man Death Temperance The Devil The Tower The Star The Moon The Sun Judgment The World |
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Other Moon Masque Websites: The Meaning Behind The Masque Mystique Readings By Moon Masque Simple Thoughts Of Complex Origin |
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