Tarot and Amber
Welcome back to Every Day Tarot, your daily dive into the wisdom of the cards. Season 15 is all about tarot and crystals, and today we talk about Amber, ancient tree resin turned solidified sunlight.
Amber is tied to protection, healing, courage, attraction, and abundance. Long carried as a sacred talisman, it uplifts the spirit, fortifies the aura, and connects us with ancestral memory.
In this episode, we explore its myth, magic, and its resonance with tarot archetypes of vitality, transformation, and solar strength.
What we explore in this episode:
The myths and magical qualities of Amber
Astrological associations with the Sun and Leo
Amber: Myth, Magic & Meaning
Amber, though not a mineral but fossilized tree resin, has been revered since the Paleolithic era. Known as “solidified sunlight,” it was seen as a gift of the Ocean Mother, often washing ashore and gleaming like gold. In Baltic and Norse myth, amber was called the “tears of the sun” and linked to the goddess Freya, who wore an amber necklace and wept amber tears.
In magical practice, Amber has been used to:
Protect against curses, the evil eye, and ill health
Uplift mood and break stagnant energy
Attract love, luck, money, and success
Magnify beauty and enhance confidence
Strengthen bonds with spirit guides and familiars
Amber is especially sacred when paired with Jet, together called the stones of the High Priestess. As a fossil, it awakens ancient memory and the wisdom of ancestors, connecting us to cycles of death, renewal, and the Crone archetype.
Astrologically, Amber resonates with the Sun and the sign of Leo, radiating vitality, courage, and creative fire. Its elemental ties to Fire and Spirit bring clarity, warmth, and resilience.
Amber & the Tarot
Amber’s energy shines through the Major Arcana as Strength, embodying courage and gentle solar vitality; as The Chariot, driving fiery will and forward motion; as The Sun, radiating joy and clarity; and as Death, carrying ancestral wisdom through endings and transformation.
In the Minor Arcana, Amber connects with the Wands suit, especially the Witch of Wands (the Knight of Wands), expressing erotic creativity, sex magic, and embodied passion.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
Season 1 - Tarot basics
Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits
Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture
Season 5 - Tarot Spreads
Season 6 - Suit of Wands
Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles
Season 8 - Suit of Swords
Season 9 - Suit of Cups
Season 10 - Tarot and Witchcraft
Season 11 - Tarot and Plant Allies
Season 12- Tarot and Animals
Season 13- Divination and the Harry Potter Series
Season 14- Frequently Asked Questions: Tarot, Witchcraft, & Divination
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From Norse Goddess Rune Oracle by Rebecca Joy Stark and illustrated by Sharon McLeod, I pulled the Hel Norse Goddess - Secrets, Hidden Truths, Risks
This card embodies chaos, destruction, and renewal—the storm that tears apart the old so something new can be born. Like hail shattering the routine, Hel invites us to release what no longer serves and to trust that transformation is preparing us for our deeper purpose.
Reflective prompts on this card:
What patterns are breaking so that truth can emerge?
Where am I being invited to surrender control and embrace courage?
How will I rebuild stronger and wiser once the storm clears?
Tarot for Transformation Journey
UPDATE: Starting at the end of January 2026, join me for my foundational live course all about Tarot for Transformation!
We’ll work through the first 12 of the Major Arcana as archetypal guides. Each lesson will come out monthly and we will:
Focus on one major arcana card and the life themes it highlights.
Explore journaling prompts and exercises from Dreya Blume’s book.
Share experiences and support each other in a safe, witchy, and affirming space.
Participate in live one-hour calls (with replays available if you can’t join live).
This is not just about learning tarot — it’s about using tarot as a vessel for real, meaningful change in your life.
If you've ever longed for a supportive community to explore big personal shifts, or if you’re ready to commit to discovering your most authentic self, this journey is for you.
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