Myth Tarot Love

In this episode we explore the astrological sign of Capricorn. If you would like more information on the mythology of the planets, you can listen to our friends at MythTake podcast: https://mythtake.blog/

In today's episode we explore the the astrological sign of Sagittarius and the myths of the centaur Chiron.

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Scorpio and the myth of Orion.

Episode 87: Libra by Myth Tarot Love

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Virgo and the myth of Persephone. The web comic is Lore Olympus: https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320&page=1

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Leo, the Nemean Lion, and what does Mercury Retrograde mean. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Cancer and the crab who snapped at Heracles. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this episode we explore the astrological sign of Gemini, and the myths of Castor and Pollux. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this month's episode we explore the astrological sign of Taurus, and the myth of Europa and the Bull. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Aries and the story of the ram who saved Phrixus and Helle. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Pisces, the chakra system, and the origin myth of the constellation Pisces. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the astrological sign of Aquarius and its origin myth as a constellation of Ganymede. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the King of Wands and Athena. The King of Wands is the ultimate leader who is pure fire and energy and has great compassion and can enable and empower the people around them. The King is exemplified in the ENTJ Personality type: https://www.16personalities.com/entj-personality We also examine the figures of Athena, as well as Asklepios. Asklepios is the god of medicine and the ultimate wand bearer of classical mythology. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, craftiness, and strategic warfare. We see her in many myths alongside heroes, leading them to victory. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Queen of Wands and Cleopatra. The Queen of Wands knows what she wants and goes after it! She is ambitious, determined, and her charisma and enthusiasm tends to attract others to her. She is exemplified in the ESFJ personality type. https://www.16personalities.com/esfj-personality Cleopatra was a Queen of Egypt in the first century BCE. She was an incredible woman who created political alliances and strategically brought her people out of famine and civil war. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Knight of Wands and the myth of Orpheus. The Knight of Wands is a grown up version of the Page of Wands, who loves adventure and has lots of energy. He is the archetypical "Knight in Shining Armour," and is exemplified in the ESFP personality type (aka the Entertainer). https://www.16personalities.com/esfp-personality Orpheus was an inspired musician who also went on adventures like the Knight of Wands. He was one of the Argonauts and even ventured to the underworld to save his beloved. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we begin our court wand cards and explore the Page of Wands and Adonis. The Page of Wands invokes a child like energy and a creative spark that could lead you down a new road. He is ambitious and a catalyst for change. He is exemplified in the ISFP personality type. Adonis has an interesting birth story and as soon as he was born the goddess Aphrodite fell in love with him. Adonis symbolizes is this childlike imagination and total fearlessness that we also see with the Page of Wands. He is known as being forever youthful, as one who would live and die and be reborn again. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Ten of Wands and Atlas. The Ten of Wands is about reaching the top only to be burdened by the responsibilities and not enjoy the fruits of your labour. It is a warning that it is time to step aside and find another venture to focus your energies. Atlas was the Titan who was condemned to hold up the sky after he lost the battle with the Olympian Gods. He also appears in the tales of Heracles and Perseus. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

Today's episode explores the Nine of Wands and the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. The Nine of Wands talks about inner strength, stamina and the will to go on despite impossible odds. It's a card that shows up when there is great difficulty, either that has past or is yet to come. It explains that now is not the time to stop; keep going and glory is within your grasp. The story of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae comes to us from the historian Herodotus, and explores the battles during the second Persian War between the large Persian arm and the tiny Spartan force who stood against insurmountable odds. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Eight of Wands and Cupid's Arrows. The Eight of Wands is a release of energy. Everything comes into more clarity, and a life-changing journey might be taken. We may feel anxious that we have lost control, but ultimately we must trust that we will land on our feet. Cupid's Arrows can get people into some pesky situations, but they also set the plot in motion. Love is a transformation that can change your world around. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Seven of Wands and Medusa. The Seven of Wands isa card of intense fear but also a card of courage, and overcoming that fear. Now is the time to defend yourself. Medusa is a mythical creation, known as a Gorgon, who was defeated by the hero Perseus. However, she is also a symbol for women, and women with power. Exerts from Mary Beard's Women and Power were recited. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Six of Wands and the Labours of Theseus. A card of victory. But don't let the victory get to your head, there is still work to be done. Funnily enough, Theseus had six labours on his journey to Athens, which we explore in today's episode. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Five of Wands and the battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs. The Five of Wands indicates chaos and conflict, both internally and externally. Try to tap into this fiery energy for more constructive purposes. The Centauromachy (or the battle between the Lapiths and the Centaurs) is the central story today and relates the theme of chaos vs order and the civilized vs barbarism. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Four of Wands and Cinderella. The Four of Wands is a card of celebration, sometimes indicating a coming marriage or birth of a child. However, it warns against becoming lazy, the work is not over. We then examine the Brother's Grimm version of the Cinderella story, which is a bit different and darker than the Disney version. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Three of Wands and the Epic of Gilgamesh The Three of Wands has three main meanings that combine to make an over meaning! These include strength and success, partnership and leadership, as well as having completed a long journey alone. Gilgamesh was the King of Uruk and his epic tales are told in the Epic of Gilgamesh. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Two of Wand and Aeneas. The Two of Wands describes balances of power and setting goals in a journey that doesn't have a clear path. Virgil's Aeneid is explained to connect the character of Aeneas to the Two of Wands as he also embarks on a journey with an unknown path. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Ace of Wands and Dionysus and his follower's Thyrsus. We also tell the tale of the Hymn to Dionysus. The Ace of Wands is a burst of creativity and inspiration to start off a new adventure of passion. This kicks off the suit of fire and acts like the spark for matters of health, fertility, and success. The Thyrsus is a staff topped with a pine cone and ivy leaves that was used by Dionysus and his followers, the Meanads. It is also a symbol of fertility and prosperity. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the King of Swords and Marcus Aurelius. The King of Swords is the ultimate judge, he appears in your life to make sense of your situation and make the decisions that you need to move forward. He is exemplified in the INTP personality type. https://www.16personalities.com/intp-personality Emperor Marcus Aurelius was an excellent ruler and and philosopher, and well known for his Stoic philosophy and book called the Meditations. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Queen of Swords and the mythical figure of Atalanta. The Queen of Swords is an intelligent, analytical, and honest woman; and will use her sword to cut through any bull. We also associate her with the ENTP personality type https://www.16personalities.com/entp-personality. Atalanta is a hero in her own right and we explore two myths that she is related to: The Calydonian Boar Hunt and her marriage contest. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Knight of Swords and Alexander the Great. The Knight of Swords in the most violent card in the deck. Things are happening fast and furiously when this person is around; sometimes for the better and others for the worse. This is exemplified in the ESTP personality type. https://www.16personalities.com/estp-personality Alexander the Great really needs no introduction! He was a fierce and determined conqueror who accomplished much in little time. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Page of Swords and Spies from the Iliad. The Page of Swords is a honest, brave, and loyal individual, who acts quickly and love intellectual challenges. We attribute this card with the ISTP personality type https://www.16personalities.com/istp-personality. We then look at two stories from the Trojan War epic. The first involves Dolon, a Trojan warrior; the second is about the Trojan horse and the one who made it possible, Sinon. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we complete the swords story with the Ten of Swords and the Battle of Teutoburg, whereby three Roman legions were completely annihilated. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Nine of Swords and Phobos the God of fear. The Nine of Swords talks about anxiety, fear, insomnia, and depression. How the tarot can answer yes or no questions: http://lunarcafe.com/yes-or-no-tarot/. But we suggest using a pendulum for a yes or no question and we talk about how to use them. Phobos is a minor god and the personification of fear. He is the twin brother of Deimos (god of Terror) and the child of Aphrodite and Ares. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's show we explore the Eight of Swords and the Battle of Actium. The Eight of Swords speaks to a difficult situation where you feel trapped and blinded, but you have a way out you just need to find the way. The Battle of Actium was the final war in the Roman Republic between Octavian and Marcus Agrippa vs. Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Whereby, Antony is the victim and Cleopatra helps to bring aid and clarity to the situation. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we explore the Seven of Swords and Trickster Gods and Goddesses, and other fun stories. The Seven of Swords is about trickery, thievery, and indecision. Most pantheons have a trickster god like Hermes, Prometheus, and Loki. Today we examine Autolycus and Laverna, as well as some Spartan fables. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Six of Swords and the Orestia trilogy. The Six of Swords is about the process of retreating from hardships by balancing intuition with intellect. The Orestia is a trilogy exploring the fate of the House of Atreus. Specifically we look at the character of Orestes and his challenges and growth. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

On today's episode we explore the Five of Swords and the story of Pelops' Chariot race. The Five of Swords is about tricksters and battle and three different approaches to a fight. Pelops is a "hero" who challenges an opponent to a chariot race in order to win the hand of a princess. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Four of Swords and the Funeral Games of Patroclus. The Four of Swords is the calm in the Swords suit. Some struggle is behind you but more is coming, so now is the time to rest and regain your focus. The Funeral Games of Patroclus takes place in Book 23 of the Iliad. Some of the contests include chariot racing, spear throwing, wrestling, and a foot race. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the Three of Swords and the Betrayal of Oenone by Paris. The Three of Swords is about betrayal and overcoming pain, and the necessity of pain in reaching our goals. The Buddhist first noble truth of Dukkha: Life is suffering. Aristotle: “Learning is not child’s play; we cannot learn without pain.” The Algea: were the personified spirits or daimones of pain and suffering, grief, sorrow, and distress. The three Algea were: Lype, personification of pain, grief and distress; Ania, personification of distress, sorrow, and boredom; and Achus, personification of anguish. Ovid's Heroides 5: Oenone to Paris. Oenone is Paris' first wife, and in this love letter to him she expresses her grief and anguish after being left for a mortal women. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's show we examine the Two of Swords and the Siege of Masada. The Swords suit is definitely about conflict and that begins right away in the Two. We then explore the Siege of Masada and the difficult choice one must make when presented with conflict. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today’s episode we start a new suit with the Ace of Swords and talk about the story of the Sword of Damocles. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/  Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove  Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we explore the King of Pentacles, and his associated meaning and symbols. Rose then associates the King of Pentacles with the ESTJ Personality type. We also examine Hermes, the messenger god and god of merchants, traders, and crossroads. Bitty then tells the tale of the Homeric Hymn to Hermes. Hermetic Principles How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we examine the Queen of Pentacles and Octavia. The Queen of Pentacles is a nurturing figure, who is good with money, and is the ultimate homemaker. Octavia (the Minor) was the sister of Emperor Augustus and the wife of Mark Antony. She was epitome of Roman feminine virtue and tradition. Proverbs 31:10-31 Descriptions of a Worthy Woman ISFJ Personality: https://www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality Oikonomikos: Household management or home economics. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's show we examine in Knight of Pentacles and Pericles. The Knight of Pentacles is a visionary, and when he comes to you he is saying that it is time to start a new project, and he has the tools to get you there. For more about the ISTJ personality type, see: www.16personalities.com/intj-personality Pericles was an Athenian orator and general. He was responsible for beautifying the city of Athens with the Periclean Building Program. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode we discuss the personality of the Page of Pentacles and one of the "Fathers of History" Thucydides. The Page of Pentacles has a lot in common with the Myer-Briggs ISTJ personality type! They're responsible people who take their work very seriously, possessing a great sense of duty and grit. The Page of Pentacles is most often a messenger for new opportunities (especially ones for increasing wealth) and tells us that it is time to gather our resources and learn as much as we can - for that is what will bring us success! For more about the ISTJ personality type, see: https://www.16personalities.com/istj-personality Thucydides embodied many of these traits as well and believed that his work should focus on facts rather than grand story-telling. This episode tells the story of his life and how he helped shape history as we know it. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In this week's episode, we examine the ideas behind the Ten of Pentacles and passing on a legacy. We also discuss the process of choosing your own tarot deck. How to get in touch with us Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today’s episode we examine the Nine of Pentacles and the Harvest Festival Haloa. As a warning, we do talk a lot about phallic imagery near the end of the episode. The Nine of Pentacles signifies the end of our hard work, and the wisdom and satisfaction it has brought us. There is a responsibility to manage your success and new wealth, but also remember to take time for self-care. The Nine of Pentacles is really a balance between material accomplishment and spiritual wisdom; a combination of having wealth and taking pleasure from it. The Haloa was a harvest festival in Attica where they would celebrate the gods Demeter, Persephone, and Dionysus. This was primarily a woman’s festival, however, men would celebrate at home in honor of Dionysus. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today’s episode we examine the Eight of Pentacles and Hephaestus. The Eight of Pentacle talks about hard work and dedication, as well as mastery of a skill. It has a man, who is a blacksmith, working on his craft and what he has thus accomplished is displayed in front of him. The eight tells us that the work you put in will be rewarded in the end; and implies a sense of financial and material security, if you remain committed to your task. Hephaestus is the god of the forge, metallurgy, blacksmiths, and fire. He served as the blacksmith of the gods and made all of their weapons, which is why his attributes include a hammer, anvil, and a pair of tongs. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today’s episode we examine the Seven of Pentacles and the goddesses of Childbirth: Eileithyia and Heqet. We begin by talking about Endometriosis Awareness Month. Here are some links to websites, podcasts, and support groups: www.knowyourendo.com This Endolife Podcast One Part Podcast Instagram: @endostrong @theendoproject Facebook group: The Endometriosis Network Canada *We are not affiliated with any of these resources, but they are ones that Bitty has found helpful In the Seven of Pentacles we see a man who is deciding if it is the right time to harvest what he has cultivated, or wait and possibly repeat higher/more rewards from his efforts. This is not a time to do more work, but to wait, reflect, and assess the situation you have spent so much time on. Eileithyia is the Greek goddess of childbirth; she assists women with childbirth but she can also delay it, which we see in two of today’s myths. Heqet is the Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility, and she is also associated with the annual flood season of the Nile. Heqet is depicted as a frog with a woman’s body. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

On today's show we examine the Six of Pentacles and Hospitality through Xenia. The Six of Pentacles reminds us to be generous with our time and money, but not so much that people become dependent on you or you would lose your wealth. Xenia is a guest/host relationship and we look at two stories that exemplify this: Baucis and Philemon from Ovid's Metamorphoses, as well as Diomedes and Glaucus' encounter in Book 6 of Homer's Iliad. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we examine the Five of Pentacles and three Roman Exile stories. The Five of Pentacles is about isolation, financial loss, illness, solitude, and unemployment. Depending on the deck it could also represent a divorce or breaking up of a relationship. We then look at Roman exile and concentrate on three interesting examples: Cicero, Ovid, and Julia. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove

In today's episode we examine the Four of Pentacles and the myth of King Midas. How to get in touch with us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.com Instagram: @mythtarotlove Patreon: www.patreon.com/mythtarotlove