The Empress
Motherhood, fertility, nature

The woman smiles contentedly as she strokes her stomach.  It has been a difficult nine months, but soon, sooner that she’s really ready for, it will be time to meet her new child.  She wonders who they will be, the person that they will become.  A doctor, perhaps.  Maybe a lawyer.  Or maybe they will grow to be a great leader of nations, a person that others will follow where they lead.  It is a pleasant thought, and she sighs happily.

The father reaches over and places his ancient clawed hand on hers.  Yes, this child will do great things.