Welcome back to Everyday Tarot! Season 16 is devoted to queer deities, and today, we turn to Hermes—the winged trickster, messenger of the gods, and master of language, alchemy, and transformation.

What we explore in this episode:

• The myth of Hermes

• Hermes as a queer deity

• Tarot cards resonant with Hermes: The Magician, The Fool, The World, 2 of Cups, The Hermit

The Myth of HermesHermes—known as Mercury to the Romans and Thoth in Egypt—was a god of magic, letters, medicine, and occult wisdom. He moved freely between worlds as a psychopomp, guiding souls between life and death. Hermes was also a trickster and inventor: credited with creating language, measurement, music, and alchemy. His staff, the caduceus, entwined by serpents, symbolizes balance  ...