Each figure brings a different story and symbolic perspective to the deck.
Zeus
Authority · Leadership Myth: Son of Cronus and Rhea, Zeus became ruler of the Olympian gods after the Titanomachy, the mythic war between the Olympians and the Titans.
In this deck: A symbol of responsibility, decisive leadership, and the power that comes with taking charge.
Athena
Wisdom · Strategy Myth: Goddess of wisdom and strategy, Athena was said to emerge fully grown from Zeus’s head. She was also associated with crafts and the city of Athens.
In this deck: A figure of clear thinking, thoughtful courage, and choosing a path with intention.
Poseidon
Emotion · Change Myth: Brother of Zeus and Hades, Poseidon ruled the sea and was associated with earthquakes and horses. His trident became one of his most recognizable symbols.
In this deck: The changing tides of emotion, instinct, and forces that can reshape a situation.
Aphrodite
Love · Beauty Myth: Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite has more than one origin in ancient sources. Hesiod describes her rising from the sea, while Homer presents her as the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
In this deck: A symbol of attraction, affection, beauty, and the bonds that shape our choices.
Persephone
Transformation · Inner Knowing Myth: Daughter of Demeter, Persephone became queen of the Underworld. Her return to the world above is linked in the myth to the changing seasons and the renewal of life.
In this deck: A symbol of transition, hidden depths, and the possibility of becoming something new.
Hermes
Movement · Communication Myth: Son of Zeus and Maia, Hermes was the messenger of the gods and a guide for travelers. He was associated with communication, journeys, and crossing between worlds.
In this deck: A sign of messages, quick thinking, changing direction, and movement between one chapter and the next.