Key 3, The Empress: Creative Imagination, Wisdom & Folly

[Arriving at St Mark's Church: Please enter from the north parking lot, behind the church, at the door nearest the parking lot. Look for signs saying “BOTA Meeting.” If the door is locked, ring the white doorbell and someone will let you in.
Take the first stairway up to the 2nd floor and the meeting space will be the first door on your left. If you need an elevator, ring the doorbell and someone will lead the way.]

Topic: Key 3, The Empress. The Luminous Intelligence.
Our focus this month is on key 3, which fundamentally represents Creative Imagination through its various symbols representing reproduction, growth, and the idea of multiplication represented by the number 3. She is also Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, as well as the Great Mother principle. This is a marked departure from and elaboration of many of the concepts we discussed last month in association with the virginal High Priestess.

We will begin with a presentation of a reading on Key 3 from Jason Lotterhand’s book The Thursday Night Tarot. This will be followed by a group discussion of what struck us in the examination of this key, how we can use the powers of The Empress in our daily lives. We will close with a meditation on the Hebrew letter Daleth from The Book of Tokens.

Optional Supplemental Material:

• Attendees may wish to listen to Ann Davies’ lecture on Key 3 posted on youtube by B.O.T.A. New Zealand.
• For those unable to obtain a copy of The Thursday Night Tarot, but would like to read the chapters, it is possible to borrow a digital copy online here. You will also find recorded lectures by Jason Lotterhand available here. Please note, you may be required to create an account to access the book.

For those who are able, please feel free to bring snacks you would like to share with the group. Please be mindful of food allergies and consider bringing options which are gluten free and dairy free to ensure there is something for everyone.

If you have any questions or require any additional accommodations, please contact Alec: [botapdx@gmail.com](mailto:botapdx@gmail.com)