Willow’s Grove Tarot

Just for fun this spooky season, Elle and Serena delve into a topic that has always held their fascination: the horrifying curse which befell the excavators of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Death and tragedy veritably stalked all those who entered the boy-king's tomb, or interacted with the artifacts contained within it. Or did it? Listen and find out!

In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Chariot, the eighth card of the Major Arcana. Then, we dive into a Welsh fairytale, "The Enchanting of the Land of Dyfed," from the Mabinogion. Warning: Welsh fairies steal your sh*t. We solemnly swear. A lot. 

In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Lovers, the seventh card of the Major Arcana. We recount the Welsh fairytale "The Dream of Macsen Wledig," to demonstrate what a powerful motivating force love can be.

In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Hierophant, the sixth card of the Major Arcana. We also relate the English fairytale "The Master and his Pupil," which illustrates the importance of the wise Hierophant. 

In this episode we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The High Priestess, the third card of the Major Arcana. Then, we recount a Welsh fairy tale that illustrates the lessons The High Priestess has to offer.

In this episode, we discuss the symbolism and interpretation of The Magician, the second card of the Major Arcana, then recount a Celtic fairytale that illustrates the lesson that The Magician has to offer.