Welcome back to Everyday Tarot! Season 16 is devoted to queer deities, and today, we turn to Poseidon—god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses.

What we explore in this episode:

• The myth of Poseidon

• Poseidon as a queer deity

• Tarot cards resonant with Poseidon: The Moon, Suit of Cups, The Hanged Man

The Myth of PoseidonBorn of Kronos and Rhea and brother to Zeus and Hades, Poseidon rose as lord of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. With his trident he could call up storms or still the waters, shake the earth, and usher in fertility or drought. Older strands of the myth remember him less as an Olympian conqueror and more as the Spouse of Earth—a primal, generative force tied to the ocean’s cyclical power. 

Poseidon as a Queer DeityAncient texts and odes hint at Poseidon’s fluid desire and love beyond gender. In one story, he takes the youth Pelops as a lover and companion, teaching him to drive the divine chariot and gifting him winged horses. Like many Greek gods, Poseidon’s relationships defied modern labels, rooted instead in eros and power, mentorship and mythic connection. As a queer archetype, Poseidon embodies emotional fluidity and non-binary affection.

Poseidon & TarotPoseidon’s energy flows through the tarot where emotion, intuition, and balance collide. Together, these cards capture Poseidon’s lesson: to embrace our depths without drowning in them, and to find equilibrium between feeling and form.

• The Moon - dream logic, fear and fascination with the unknown

• Suit of Cups - intimacy, empathy, devotion, and the surge of feeling that can heal or overwhelm

• The Hanged Man - surrender and suspension, like floating below the surface

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From Anima Mundi Tarot by Megan Wyreweden, I pulled Justice (Upright) 

This card invites fairness and balance before transition. It asks us to bring our lives into alignment, to organize our energy before entering the next wave of change.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in my life do I need to restore balance before moving forward?

• How can I honor my emotions without being swept away by them?

• What truths am I ready to face beneath the surface?

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