This new feature presents an electronic version of my new Terra Tarot Deck, one card at a time. The thirty-fourth card available for download is the number 3 card in the Major Arcana, The Empress.



The symbology used in my rendition of the Empress is an iconic vision of a powerful yet beautiful woman, standing in the middle of a fresh spring valley surrounded by huge rugged mountains. She is aware of all that is around her, feeling the new promise of the Spring season. Her vest is covered with subtle prints of pomegranites, symbolizing fertility, new life, and the steady powerful energy of Woman.

The Empress is a symbol of new life - some decks actually portray her as a beautiful madonna-to-be, pregnant with life and promise. She represents the birth of new ideas, new creations, new relationships, basically - bringing your dreams into concrete three dimensional reality. She is also the symbol of the Mother - the kind, patient, loving, protective yet uplifting kind of mother, who blesses one with abundance, good teachings, and inspired guidance. One could sum her up symbolically, as the personification of Mother Earth.

Since the theme of this deck is Terra, our Mother Earth, I elected to begin this illustration using a fresh brightly lit valley and mountain landscape that showcases young jagged mountains that tower over the fertile valley below. Above the Empress rests a decorative Merkaba which represents the metaphysical spirit "vehicle" that becomes activated as we balance our chakras, meridians, and lifeforce. The symbols for the four elements grace the four corners of the card, signifying balance in creation and constitution. In front of the Empress sits the symbol of Venus, her associative planet. This is also the symbol for the feminine power. A single dove flies through the air above the budding trees, signifying harmony, peace and new hope.

I am presenting an online version of the Terra Deck for our Bella readers. Just click on the banner below to download your copy of the Empress. Right click on the image that comes up and save to your selected folder.