Harmony in disparity, balance amidst chaos – these are the qualities often associated with the Temperance card. The goddess Persephone, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, exemplifies similar themes but through the lens of contrast, transformation, and rebirth. For today’s Mythology Monday, we’re going to explore the connection between Temperance and Persephone. The Temperance Card:…
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Mythology Monday: Odin and The Hanged Man
Mythology Monday posts are all about exploring the connections and parallels between the Tarot and various characters and stories from world mythologies, but few cards carry quite so direct a parallel as The Hanged Man does to the primary god of Norse mythology, Odin. Today, we’re going to look at that connection, hopefully deepening our…
Unlocking Divine Wisdom: A Guide to Using Oracle Decks
While Tarot holds the lion’s share of popularity in the world of divination, its younger cousin, the Oracle deck, also deserves attention and appreciation. Using oracle decks offers a different, often more accessible, form of guidance and personal reflection. Today, we’re diving into what makes Oracle decks unique and how you can incorporate them into…
Mythology and The Tarot: The Fool’s Journey
Welcome to Mythology Monday! As yet another recurring Monday theme, the second Monday of each month will be Mythology Monday here at the Fool’s Bag. Mythology is one of my favorite topics, so of course I’m all over the connections between mythology and the Tarot! For this first post in the series, we’ll be looking…