The lion! A symbol of sovereignty, regality, solar power, and bravery, associated with kings of all kinds. These are the primary associations we call up, when asked to contemplate the lion in all his golden glory, but upon a closer look, the lion holds more than meets the eye.

At the beginning of a new calendar year, there is as much potential for hope as there is exhaustion. We can connect with the symbol of the lion as a reminder of our innate courage, fortitude, and sovereignty. Join us as we explore the big cat's connection to kings and goddesses, to the Strength card in the tarot and the Leo constellation, green and red lions in alchemy, the lion's appearance in the myths of heroes like Hercules as well as the famous feminine apostle Thecla, to deepen our understanding of what this creature conjures in our imaginations. May we all step into our own brave, leonine selves as we being a new year. 

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