Welcome back to Everyday Tarot! Season 16 is devoted to queer deities, and today, we turn to Zeus—the lightning-bearing patriarch of Greek mythology.

What we explore in this episode:

• The myth of Zeus

• Zeus as a queer deity

• Tarot cards archetypes that resonate with Zeus: The Fool, The Emperor, Justice, Wheel of Fortune

The Myth of ZeusZeus, ruler of Olympus and god of thunder and sky, is a figure of immense authority and appetite. Known for his lightning bolts and numerous affairs, he represents the archetype of dominance and creation—often through chaos. Ancient texts trace his lineage to Dyaus Pitar, or “Father Heaven,” linking him to other sky gods such as Jupiter and Odin. Though revered as patriarch, Zeus inherited his power by overthrowing his  ...