Arcana series Alexa Gooder Ceramics, Kent
Contemporary archetypal ceramic sculptures exploring the inner self, transformation and human experience,
inspired by Tarot symbolism.
“Archetypal images are so packed with meaning in themselves that they speak directly to the soul.” Carl Jung
Temperance
Balance . Harmony
She explores the beauty of balance, stillness and finding harmony within ourselves and the world around us. Ocean waves in her hair symbolise the ebb and flow of life, while the lotus represents purity and resilience.
Her associated zodiac sign is Sagittarius, with symbolic reference to the goddess Harmonia.
A reminder to trust the process and have patience to allow change to unfold in its own time.
The Empress
Abundance . Nurture
She represents the mother in us all, and embodies beauty and sensual feminine power.
Her crown of stars reflects the twelve months and twelve signs of the zodiac.
Floral motifs speak of fertility and abundance.
Her associated zodiac sign is Taurus, with symbolic reference to the goddess Demeter.
A reminder to continue to nurture ourselves and what we believe in.
The Lover(s)
Love . Connection
She celebrates love in all its forms: romantic as well as the relationship we have with ourselves.
The winged heart symbolises love's transformative power, flowers in her hair represent growth, cherries evoke desire, and bubbles reflect passion.
Her associated zodiac sign is Gemini, with symbolic reference to the goddess Aphrodite.
A reminder to follow your heart and embrace meaningful connections.
The High Priestess
Intuition . Inner Wisdom
She reflects a turning inward: a connection to instinct and the wisdom that emerges through stillness and reflection.
The solar cross symbolises balance and the dark tones evoke night and the subconscious. Pomegranate motifs reference our inner world.
Her associated zodiac sign is Cancer, with symbolic reference to the goddess Persephone.
A reminder to pause, reflect, and trust what lies within.
The Sun
Joy . Confidence
She reflects a state of optimism and illumination - a sense of ease that follows success.
Sunflowers, which turn instinctively towards the light, symbolise growth and connection to energy and life.
Her associated zodiac sign is Leo, with symbolic reference to the goddess Amaterasu.
A reminder to turn towards the light and grow with warmth, joy and confidence.
The World
Completion · Wholeness
She is the archetype of completion, balance, integration and wholeness - a reflection of cycles brought to resolution.
Circles suggest the cyclical nature of life and the flower wreath is her crown of victory.
Her associated zodiac are the four earth signs, with symbolic reference to the goddess Gaia.
A reminder to celebrate your achievements, and to step forward into your next chapter.
The Star
Hope . Renewal
She speaks to the phase after difficulty - a time of stillness, clarity and restoration. She represents the understanding that resilience and inner strength can emerge through what we have endured.
Seven stars reference the chakras, symbolising alignment of mind, body and spirit.
Her associated zodiac sign is Aquarius, with symbolic reference to the goddess Isis.
A reminder to keep faith in what is possible and allow yourself to hope.
The Wheel of Fortune
Cycles . Change
She symbolises the inevitability that life is always in motion, shifting through periods of growth, challenge and renewal.
Cloud motifs represent the winds of change that cannot be directed, and like clouds, no emotional or material state is permanent; both rise and fall as part of a larger rhythm.
Her associated celestial sign is Jupiter, with symbolic reference to the goddess Fortuna.
A reminder to trust in change and in the cycles that carry you forward.