In this episode, Amanda tells the folktale of Tannhauser, a 13th century knight and writer of erotic poetry. (This episode is steamy!). Though the story takes place in Germany, it was a variation of a tale common throughout Europe over a thousand year period while European culture was transitioning from animist paganism to Christianity. It tells the story of a mortal man seduced by an otherworldly woman, such as a fairy queen or goddess, who lures him to her Underworld paradise. This story asks us: where does abundance actually come from? Does it come from the land, physical pleasure, healthy food, enjoying loved ones, and contributing to our community in some way? Or does abundance come from working hard, getting a well paying job, saving money, and playing by "the rules"? When Spirit presents us with its gifts, what should we do with them? How can we cherish the abundance available to us and help it grow? Tune in to find out!Please note that this is part 2 of our Ace of Pentacles episode, continuing from last week, but you can totally listen to it as a stand alone piece. Just note, it might be a little too sexy for sensitive listeners. ** TO ENTER OUR CONTEST TO WIN A FREE WORKSHOP OR 1/2 HOUR TAROT SESSION...**Simply go to Apple / iTunes Podcasts  , leave a sweet review of the show, screenshot it and then email it to us at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.If you are not a subscriber to the BTW Weird Circle, you will be entered to win free participation in the upcoming Temperance Workshop, a $55 dollar value.If you ARE a Weird Circle Subscriber, you will be entered to win a free 1/2 hour tarot session with Amanda (a $100 value).If you've already written us a review, that's no problem, just screenshot your previous review (include an update if you want), and send it our way. Thank you so much for helping to support our podcast as we grow! References in this episode include:Graham Harvey, “Contemporary Paganism: Listening People, Speaking Earth”Heather Whipps, “The Profound History of Coins,” https://www.livescience.com/2058-profound-history-coins.html#:~:text=The%20world's%20first%20coins%20appeared,money%20had%20been%20around%20awhile.Tannhäuser in Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannh%C3%A4userNorma Lorre Goodrich, “Medieval Myths.”D.L. Ashliman, “Tannhäuser: A German Legend” https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/tannhaeuser.htmlDr. Karl E. H. Seigfried, “Myth and Legend in Wagner’s Tannhauser.” https://www.norsemyth.org/2015/02/myth-legend-in-wagners-tannhauser-part.htmlMountain of Venus: Legend of Tannhauser. http://artelisaart.blogspot.com/2012/08/mountain-of-venus-legend-about.htmlTannhauser, Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/TannhauserSally-Anne Huxtable, “Under the Hill: Venus and Tannhauser in the Victorian Underworld.” https://etinacademiaego.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/under-the-hill-venus-and-tannhauser-in-the-victorian-underworld/Barbara G. Walker. “The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects.”The Trials of Oscar Wilde. https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/the-trials-of-oscar-wilde *********************************CURRENT WORKSHOPS TEMPERANCE: Potions, Offerings, & Rituals of Transformation :  In this workshop you will learn to use ordinary substances to make big magic in your everyday life. Cooking magic, cleaning magic, love magic, and more. You'll learn how to whip up a spell using the things you have in your kitchen, create offerings for your ancestors, and a clearing bath that will restore your soul. Click here to find out more. To become a Between the Worlds Wierd Circle Subscriber, click here.To  Be Entered To Win A Free Workshop or 1/2 Hour Session with Amanda:Simply go to Apple / iTunes Podcasts  , leave a sweet review of the show, screenshot it and then email it to us at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.If you are not a subscriber to the BTW Weird Circle, you will be entered to win free participation in the upcoming Temperance Workshop, a $50 dollar va