The Tarot Room – Georgianna

Venus moved into Virgo today and will be there until September 15th.

From a Tarot perspective, this transit is like the Empress is wearing the Hermit’s clothing. She’s out in the snow, wearing the robes of a monk.

The Empress is the fertile mother of the deck. She lives in bounty, with rivers flowing, wheat growing, sun shining, and trees towering.

She revels in the beauty of the world, celebrating with joy and enthusiasm. But she’s very aware of how painful it can be as well.

She’s realistic, but unwilling to give in to sorrow for too long. The physical world is the Empress’ gift and she wants it lived in as fully and passionately as it can be.

The Hermit is also realistic, but not nearly as exuberant. He spends most of his time alone, and much of it in the dark.

He’s comfortable there because he’s more concerned with what’s inside than what’s outside.

Sensual pleasure is hardly his first concern, being more interested in the light of the soul than the worldly beauty exposed by the sun.

The Empress is game for all human adventure, but living as the Hermit is less interactive than she normally likes.

And she’d rather be in the daylight without snow at her feet. But as long as she’s there, she’s determined to make the most of it.

Venus in Virgo, or the Empress in the Hermit’s clothing is a good time to examine the parts of yourself you normally keep under wraps.

Take the opportunity to look carefully at the experiences you’ve been accumulating. Shift through your own inner shadows, and be unafraid to face whatever you find.

Compassion towards yourself and others will help heal both fears and sorrows, while introspection can provide creative insight you may not have thought possible.

And with all this seriousness, don’t forget to enjoy yourself. There’s as much to celebrate in the dark as there is in the light.

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Empress as Strength

Venus moves into Leo today and will stay there until August 21.

From a Tarot perspective, it’s like the Empress is dressed in Strength’s clothing. She’s wearing white and playing with a lion.

The Empress loves everyone. At her best, she’s open-hearted, generous and loyal.

She’s the grand mother figure of the Tarot, from whom the whole world is born.

Devoted to her offspring, she does her best to make their world as beautiful and full of love as possible.

She is creativity and sensuality. And not just from a distance. She’s hands on, a joyful participant in the wonders of the real world.

Strength is concerned less with love than with passion. She’s pure yet powerful, able to control the restless fire of her inner soul.

She knows how to temper her ego and direct it to best effect. Creative energy is all around her, but it’s more spiritual than physical.

She’s a master of control. When she’s on, even a lion will bow to her graces. When she’s not, stubborn arrogance can be the result.

The Empress isn’t sure how she feels in this position. She’s happy to play with the lion, but a little wary of too much fire.

Venus in Leo, or the Empress in Strength’s clothing, is a good time to turn your passion towards the nurturance of others.

It feels good right now to share. There’s power in devotion.

Emotions could run high, especially when it comes to questions of art, love and women in general. But that can be good, as long as you don’t force your feelings on others.

Try to avoid righteousness, even if it’s coming from a place of deep concern. Love should be flowing, not a tool of control.

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Empress as Charioteer

Venus moves into Cancer today and stays there until July 28.

From a Tarot perspective, it’s like the Empress is dressed as the Charioteer. She’s thrown on some armour and taken to the road.

The Empress is the essence of beauty and love. Nurturing and bountiful she provides for everyone in her realm.

She’s warm, receptive and driven to create. She actively shares and desires nothing less than that all her children feel loved and well fed.

The Empress celebrates life in all its beauty and charm. But she’s aware of the sorrows it holds as well. She doesn’t ignore them, just does her best to lessen their pain.

The Chariot is action, movement and the power of commitment in motion. It’s like opposites united, moving forward with intent.

The Charioteer is a prince, a warrior and a man who never gives up. He’s sure, steady and confident of victory.

His home is where he is, on the road or in a castle. The world is in motion and so is he.

The Empress enjoys this position. It’s a chance to get out and see her domain. And she likes how her crown matches her ride.

Venus in Cancer, or the Empress in the clothes of the Charioteer, can be a time of active beauty and love.

It takes courage to create and move past just ideas to what’s actually real. This is a chance to do that, and to do it with joy.

Perseverance and the fortitude to keep going when the road gets rocky are gifts of this cycle. As is the ability to see beauty in even the ugliest of ditches.

Enjoy the ride and don’t give up on anything you really care about. Love conquers all.

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Empress as the Lovers' Angel

Venus moves into Gemini today and stays there until July 4th.

From a Tarot perspective, this transit is like the Empress is wearing the clothes of the Lovers’ Angel. She’s switched out her robes and grabbed some wings.

The Empress is the great mother of the deck. She’s devoted, nurturing and capable. Helping her children to flourish is her primary goal.

She’s Mother Earth, the source of all bounty. She celebrates the sensual, and creates beauty in everything she touches.

The Empress is fertility, fluidity, and passion. She’s a goddess of love.

The Lovers, of course, are also concerned with concepts of love. But they’re in love with each other and the thoughts they project back and forth like a mirror.

They want to express everything as openly and honestly as possible, hoping to find some sort of unity in all the contradictions life presents.

The Lovers want to commit to each other, and to the idea that two can indeed become one.

The Empress is thrilled to officiate at the Lovers’ union, but she’d rather be down on the ground giving the newlyweds a hug than floating above like a magical apparition.

And maybe she wouldn’t have chosen gray robes, but she has the knack for making all colours beautiful, gray being no exception.

Venus in Gemini, or the Empress in the clothes of the Lovers’ Angel, is a fantastic time to commit to someone or something you love, or care about greatly. The blessings of Mother Earth are on side.

Assuming of course, you’ve explored all aspects of the issue, be they romantic, familial, professional or academic.

The Lover’s might be in love, but they’re no fools. They insist on looking carefully before they leap.

And during this time, we’re all encouraged to do so as well.

Explore everything that makes up the sensual world. Take part in life. Revel in it even. Then give some serious thought to all that you’ve experienced.

Learning more about the magic of the world won’t break its spell. It’s beauty will only become more awesome through educated eyes.

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The Empress as the Hierophant

Venus moves into Taurus today and will stay there until June 9th.

If we look at this transit from a Tarot perspective, it would be like the Empress is wearing the Hierophant’s clothing. She’s moved from casual comfort to a more authoritative formal look.

The Empress loves life. She loves it in all its manifestations, good, bad and in between.

Not as concerned with the rules, she looks for the flow, the endless streams of experience that arise with every new breath.

She’s creativity at its most profound level. She literally gave birth to the world, and all her children are precious.

She doesn’t like to tell them what to do. She’d rather encourage them to be as fully themselves as they can be.

The Hierophant has a different perspective. He too embraces the experiences of the senses, but he’s much more concerned with control.

He’s not so much about the flow as he is about the word, rules and the law. He wants to be the pipe through which the divine speaks to the masses. He’s always looking for the ‘true’ path.

The Hierophant is disciplined and focused. He’s very comfortable with ritual, and traditions for him can become almost sacred.

The Empress enjoys her time in this position. Though typically less rigid than the Hierophant, she appreciates his reverence for life and desire to share the glory of the divine.

Venus in Taurus, or the Empress in the Hierophant’s clothing can be a time of faith that the universe is operating exactly as it should. How could it not be? The world’s mother is in charge.

Creative energies can be contained, directed and used to exalt the lowly and the sublime. It’s a time of sensuality, but one that’s refined and under control.

Fine art, philosophy, music, and good food. Embrace it all and celebrate how amazing it is to be human.

As long as the Empress is in this outfit, the rule of the day is grace, love and beauty.

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Empress as the Emperor

Venus moves into Aries today and will stay there until May 15th.

If we look at this transit through the eyes of the tarot, it would be like the Empress is wearing the Emperor’s clothing. She’s ditched the mumu and is dressed for action.

The Empress is compassionate, nurturing, and strives for peace. She’s most interested in love and beauty.

Always looking for ways to make the world more comfortable, she delights the senses by her very presence.

The Empress is the epitome of femininity. She’s the mother of the tarot, and considers the world’s children her own.

Protective, receptive and luxurious, she provides abundance to all.

The Emperor is protective as well, but certainly not nurturing or receptive. He’s fiery and assertive, a power to be reckoned with.

Masculine, confident and even aggressive, it’s not often that the Emperor just sits back and lets things happen.

He’s driven to rule, and sure he’s the best man for the job.

The Empress is out of her element here, but she’s woman enough to step up to the throne and govern when necessary.

Venus in Aries, or the Empress in the Emperor’s clothing can be an active time of creation. The air is almost bursting with possibilities.

Instead of sitting back and enjoying, you might feel like getting out there and making joy happen.

Nurture with passion and actively love. Defend and build the world you want to live in.

Beauty is everywhere. Don’t be afraid to revel in it.

There’s time enough to be a pretty wallflower. For now at least, be a blazing rose instead.

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Empress as the Moon

Venus moved into Pisces today and stays there until Thursday, April 21st.

If you look at this transit from a Tarot perspective, it’s like the Empress is dressed as the Moon. She’s all but disappeared in the night.

The Empress is love, empathy and compassion. She feels, nurtures and provides.

In open welcome, she invites everyone to her table in celebration of life’s bounty. All pains are commemorated and all happinesses rejoiced.

The Empress is the mother of the world. She’s femininity at its most creative and most obvious. At her best, she’s bright, sweet and always there to help.

The Moon is also feminine, but she’s dark, sometimes even frightening. Psychic visions, powerful dreams, the deepest of our unconscious rising to the surface.

It’s hard to feel safe when it’s dark all around. Instincts kick in and defenses go up.

The Moon asks you to feel, intuit, move with the rhythms of the tides. Breathe in, breathe out, and don’t get swamped.

The Empress is not uncomfortable here, though she doesn’t like her children to be afraid. She knows that it’s in the damp darkness that gestation occurs. Without it there is no life.

Venus in Pisces, or the Empress dressed as the Moon, is a good time to embrace your own unconscious depths.

Nurture your psychic energies through art, poetry or creative visualizations.

And try not to be afraid. Feelings that are usually expressed out loud might be less open than usual. That doesn’t mean they’re any less deep.

There’s as much beauty in the dark as there is in the light. It’s just not flashy. Dive into the mysteries and enjoy what you can never know for sure.

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