Although this card is called the Empress, we interpret it more as a Great Mother or Mother Nature rather than any sort of political ruler. There is little about this card that brings to mind human laws or social rules. Instead, this is a card of lush richness. Abundance. The glories of nature. These things are the results of the actions and energy of this card. The Empress, as the Great Mother, speaks of creation more than anything. The act of creation includes nurturing and caring for that which is created. The card is also one of beauty and love. Or perhaps more specifically about the way love beautifies one’s world. While a rampant and abundant garden can be a thing of

This is one of Llewellyn's older decks and definitely a favorite of many. It is very Rider-Waite-esque but pagan symbols rather than Christian. Here are a few of my favorite cards from this deck. I love the way he is carving feathers out of stone. It's an interesting way to depict a high level of craftsmanship. The movement of her gown and hair, the tumultuous sky work together to create a sense of drama and danger in this card. As a spinner myself, I love any image that includes a spinning wheel.