The Empress Tarot Card Meaning
This woman is of the earthly realm, embodying maturity and beauty, she is the archetype of women in the material world. The beautiful woman depicted has blonde hair, blue eyes, and a fair complexion, with a slightly prominent nose, full lips, and clear, curved eyebrows, representing a very typical Western female image. The Empress sits comfortably on her throne, exuding a regal and luxurious aura, with the charm of a mature woman.
The Empress holds the Scepter of Sovereignty lightly in her right hand, raised beside her face, a gesture that seems to present herself to others and wave a greeting, showing the Empress's approachability. The scepter symbolizes power and nobility, and the orb at its top represents the Earth, symbolizing dominion over the material world and creativity.
On her head, the Empress wears a crown composed of twelve stars, representing the twelve zodiac signs and symbolizing the encircling of the entire sky. All twelve stars are hexagonal, symbolizing a complete world. Perhaps due to the biblical record of "a crown of twelve stars", Western culture has long been accustomed to this female image, especially in depictions of the Virgin Mary or positive female figures, many other legends, stories, or paintings also portray noble women with a crown of twelve stars.
Around the Empress's neck is a string of pearls, the adornment of the neck representing good communication skills, and a voice as charming as pearls. Pearls are associated with shells and water, representing the condensation of the subconscious, as well as feminine and gentle symbols, the ultimate creative feminine principle, and also symbolizing an inexhaustible source. Pearls, being jewelry treasures, naturally represent the nobility and temperament of the wearer, also hinting at narcissistic traits. The Empress's attire and appearance are very splendid, showing her emphasis on appearance and aesthetics, her robe is loose, indicating a relaxed and comfortable attitude towards life. The lace trim on the collar also represents a gentle trait.
The white robe is adorned with red and green flower-like patterns, representing romance and purity. The Empress wearing such attire indicates she is immersed in such an atmosphere. The patterns on the white robe resemble the astrological symbol of Venus, and Venus is equivalent to the goddess Venus who presides over love and beauty, indicating that the Empress's traits are like those of the goddess Venus. These patterns are also similar to the fruit of the pomegranate (which can further connect to the High Priestess), symbolizing the nurturing of life. The wreath on the Empress's forehead is made of myrtle leaves, a plant exclusive to the goddess Venus.
The throne is piled with layers of soft cushions, comfortable and soft to sit on, representing her enjoyment of comfort and a cozy life. The cushions the Empress leans on are red, with a red pillow and a red cloth underneath, all of which symbolize passion. These arrangements also represent the Empress's desire for an easy-going life, rather than a busy and mundane one. A brown cloth covering the back of the chair also has continuous Venus symbol patterns.
On the ground is a heart-shaped shield, leaning next to the Empress's throne. The shield is engraved with the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, Venus, who presides over love and the soft feminine traits. This shield is in a very conspicuous position in the picture, but it is a fictional addition used to emphasize that this woman is the spokesperson for Venus. It also indicates that the Empress is in the "Garden of Venus", full of vitality and beauty and peace.
The Empress sits in an outdoor garden under the bright daylight, representing the natural and bright nature, showing the joy of earthly life, while the High Priestess is secluded from the crowd. In front of the Empress is a field of grain, a scene of mature harvest. Grain is a practical and beneficial product. Behind the Empress is a dense forest with delicate shapes, a garden under the Empress's control. The forest symbolizes the life of giving elements, and can also represent work and germination happening in the dark and unconscious. This forest is an evergreen coniferous forest, representing the continuous giving and support of the Empress, a spirit and physical abundance that never ceases, like the prototype of a mother. It is generally believed that the evergreen species that make up the forest are cypress trees, which are plants used in ancient Greece to worship the goddess Venus, symbolizing the life of giving elements.
Deep in the forest, there is a babbling stream that extends to the left rear of the Empress to form a waterfall. Water flow is a symbol of the subconscious and emotional flow, and the waterfall represents the fluctuation and release of emotions, representing the powerful creativity of the subconscious flow. The scene of grain surrounding the waterfall is a theme often used to represent abundance. The Empress has this piece of mountains, forests, and fields, representing the secular symbol, but cannot be without emotion, so a waterfall is needed beside it, and the flow of water must be visible.
The Crown of Twelve Stars
This crown upon her head, bedecked with twelve radiant stars, represents her dominion over the year — the twelve months or possibly the twelve zodiacal signs, emphasizing her connection with cycles and nature.
The Venus Symbol
This iconic symbol, representative of the planet Venus, can be found on her heart-shaped shield. It stands for love, beauty, desire, and all things feminine, connecting The Empress with the goddess of love.
Lush Forest and Waterfall
The verdant trees and the cascading waterfall behind her symbolize the fertile abundance of the earth. It speaks to The Empress’s connection with Mother Nature and her ability to nurture and create.
Golden Wheat
The fields of wheat in front of her represent fertility and the potential for growth. Just as crops need care to grow, The Empress suggests a time of nurturing or the possibility of conception, be it a child, idea, or project.
Her Throne
Amidst the nature, she sits on her elaborate throne, signifying her power and status. It’s a testament to her position as a ruler and the respect she commands.
Pomegranates
The pattern of the pomegranates on her robe signifies fertility once again, but on a deeper level, it also relates to the myth of Persephone, making it a nod to cycles of death and rebirth.
The River
Flowing water, such as the river meandering through the background, stands for fluidity, intuition, and the subconscious. It underscores The Empress’s connection to deep intuition and the ebbs and flows of emotion.
Cushions and Robe
Her luxurious cushions and flowing robe represent comfort and beauty. They suggest a strong connection to the senses and indulgence, emphasizing pleasure and the richness of life.
Keywords
Fertility, Abundance, Nurturing, Nature, Motherhood
General Overview
The Empress is a card of nurturing, fertility, and abundance. She represents the ultimate mother figure, providing for and ensuring the growth of her subjects. With her connection to the natural world, she embodies both the beauty and the power of nature. A field of golden wheat at her feet signifies the result of her patient endeavors and the eventual realization of her creative potential. As a symbol of Venus, she is the feminine principle made manifest, full of love, sensuality, and aesthetic pleasure.
In her regal demeanor, The Empress holds a scepter, indicating her dominion over life, and her shield, adorned with the symbol of Venus, showcases the beauty and love she stands for. Her role isn’t merely passive; it is the active cultivation of life, beauty, and love. She invites you to connect with your senses and embrace the world around you.
Her throne amidst the heart of the forest underscores the message that while she can wield her power with grace, her true strength lies in her innate connection to everything alive. The Empress is about creation in all its forms, whether giving birth to children, ideas, or artistic expressions.
Character
Personality of the Individual
A person who is rational and pragmatic, with their own views on matters and strives to realize their ideals. However, they may sometimes be overly enthusiastic about the pursuit of power.
Work Philosophy
Capable at work, they strive to overcome challenges and break through difficulties. While pursuing success and recognition, they may neglect interpersonal relationships.
Emotional Outlook
Though serious and introverted, they find it hard to express their feelings to someone they like. Yet, they long for love and are protective and caring towards their partners.
Financial Perspective
They have a strong desire to control money, preferring to save rather than spend, which can give an impression of being stingy.
How to Deal with the Individual
Easier to deal with on a rational level, but be wary of their ambitions. As long as there's no conflict of interest, they can be a good person to interact with.
Representative Figures
Father, administrative staff, senior officials, police officers, serious people, executors.
Work
Work Situation
There are many difficulties in the work, but also many opportunities for promotion. Despite being constrained by rules, they can still achieve their set goals.
How to Solve Work Difficulties
The attitude of the superior is most important at this time. If fully authorized by the higher-ups, they should execute and follow through, but be careful not to overstep their authority.
Workplace Relationships
The nature of this job, which focuses only on performance, makes competition fierce. Even if there's some personal connection, work matters must be handled formally.
How to Get Along with Your Boss
When facing a serious and controlling superior, it's best to go along with their wishes. Challenging their authority or offering too many opinions is not advisable.
Job Prospects
Although the nature of the job is challenging, there is still good potential for future development. They can take a certain superior as a benchmark and strive towards that goal.
Job Hunting/Changing Jobs
There are some good job opportunities appearing now, but each comes with certain difficulties. It's important to match one's interests to ensure long-term commitment.
Love
Love Situation
There is a relationship of control and being controlled in the emotional relationship, which is also a stable development of emotions, but it seems to lack passion and a sense of romance.
Possibility of New Romance
The emotions that appear now are not romantic, but are based on the rational judgment of both parties deciding to be together. If managed with care, it can also be a stable relationship.
View on This Relationship
This relationship can help both parties achieve their ideals, but it is not a passionate relationship. Both parties can feel safe and stable in this relationship.
Sexual Attraction
Sexual attraction is not important in this relationship, nor is there much attraction. However, as part of an obligation, there will not be a lack of sexual life.
How to Resolve Arguments
There is always a reason to follow for right and wrong. It is necessary to sit down and talk, using a rational approach to solve problems, and it is best not to involve too much emotional response.
Possibility of a Breakup
As long as you make up your mind to break up, there is almost no room for the other party to salvage. The method is up to you, but it is difficult to avoid hurting the other party.
Possibility of Reconciliation
There is little emotional content in this relationship, so there is not much possibility of reconciliation. Even if it is reconciled, it will fall into a situation of mutual control, which is meaningless.
Friendship
Interpersonal Situation
Because you are too serious with people and pay too much attention to the relationship of interests, it is difficult to make close friends. It is suggested that you should relax and interact with others.
How to Resolve Misunderstandings with Friends
Your relationship with friends is actually quite stable, so as long as you take the initiative to explain and give the other party a reasonable explanation, it is not difficult to resolve misunderstandings.
Family
Family Situation
Now everyone has a clear common goal, and is moving towards this goal. Unity against the outside world makes everyone get along peacefully and there will be common topics.
Relationship with Elders
Your relationship with elders is not good because you are the one who does not accept discipline. Sometimes you make too many excuses, which turns into a headache for the elders.
Relationship with Peers
You are relatively isolated among your peers, often doing what you want to do by yourself, ignoring the eyes of others, and rarely taking the initiative to communicate.
Relationship with Juniors
You take special care of the younger generation in the family, and almost to the point of managing everything, which is more like a strict father role, and you will also reward and punish clearly for right and wrong.
Academics
Academic Situation
The current learning situation is very stable, but there are still many challenges to overcome. At this time, you should stick to your position and complete what you should learn.
Learning Methods
Rationality and pragmatism are your best weapons. As long as you can face honestly what you should do, there will be no unsolvable problems with your ability.
Relationship with Teachers
Faced with such a teacher who is clear in rewards and punishments and has a strong subjectivity, obedience is the best method. If you dare to violate his taboos, you will definitely be subject to the most severe punishment.
Relationship with Classmates
You want to be a leader among your classmates, but it is also likely to cause conflicts with others. You need to be softer to get more support from your classmates.
Finance
Financial Situation
From a realistic perspective, your financial situation is not bad, but there is still a lot of room for growth in the future. You should work harder in your own career.
Investment Situation
You can start conservative investment now, but it will not bring you substantial benefits immediately. For long-term investment, this will be a good time to enter the market.
Purchasing Strategy
Not only should you consider the purchase target, but also the cost during the purchasing process. Use practicality as the basis for judgment, even if it is not a famous brand, it doesn't matter.
Keywords
Dependency, smothering, infertility, creative block, neglect, lack of growth.
General Overview
When The Empress is reversed, her abundant and nurturing energies become stifled or misdirected. Instead of an environment of growth and creativity, there may be stagnation, over-dependence, or even neglect. The lush environment she once presided over might now be barren or overlooked. This card reversed can suggest an imbalance in maternal energies, either being too smothering or not nurturing enough.
It may also indicate a lack of self-care or an overemphasis on material or outward appearances at the expense of internal wellbeing. Creative blocks can also be highlighted, signaling a period where ideas and expressions feel trapped or stifled. It’s essential to recognize this imbalance and take steps to restore the fertile, nurturing environment that The Empress upright signifies.
In some cases, the reversed Empress might be a sign of issues with abundance, perhaps spending too freely or not appreciating what one has. In the context of personal relationships or self-perception, it can indicate issues with self-worth or seeking validation externally rather than finding it within.
Character
Personality of the Individual
Has their own opinions on matters, but they are not mature. Often, they face serious problems due to capricious decisions and have grand ideals and ambitions.
Work Philosophy
Has a strong desire for success, but lacks the ability and willpower to overcome difficulties, often shifting their problems onto others.
Emotional Outlook
Hesitant to express their feelings, but deeply desires emotional connection. If single, they may appear to dislike the opposite sex, making them less approachable.
Financial Perspective
Wants to control finances but lacks financial planning, potentially saving all money or spending it all at once.
How to Deal with the Individual
When facing someone who is capricious and self-righteous, avoid direct confrontation to prevent serious conflict. Showing respect will make them more amenable.
Representative Figures
Single fathers, disheartened politicians, middle-aged unemployed individuals, middle-aged unmarried individuals, prisoners of war.
Work
Work Situation
Encountering a difficult boss at work who is unhelpful and causes additional stress. Situations often exceed expectations, requiring extra effort to manage.
How to Solve Work Difficulties
At this time, one should find ways to solve problems independently, plan well, and prepare. Without full effort now, the situation will become even more unmanageable.
Workplace Relationships
Interpersonal relationships at work seem unimportant. Good relationships may be harmful. It's safer to focus on oneself at this time.
How to Get Along with Your Boss
Have your own opinions and don't let your superiors dictate everything. This can earn their trust and lead to better handling of tasks.
Job Prospects
The future development of this job is unclear, but it will remain challenging. If one dislikes pushing their limits, it's better to look for an opportunity to change positions.
Job Hunting/Changing Jobs
The jobs that appear now are not suitable for you. It might take some time for the right opportunity to arise. Use this time to rest thoroughly.
Love
Love Situation
Feels controlled in the relationship, although the partner provides a lot of care and protection, there is a lack of freedom and equality.
Possibility of New Romance
The possibility of a new romance is low. It's important that you are not ready to accept a new relationship and should clarify what you need in love.
View on This Relationship
The relationship is filled with obstacles and conflicts, not harmonious or stable. There are many uncertainties and no clear goals or direction.
Sexual Attraction
There is not much sexual attraction in this relationship. Both parties' views on sex and love are immature, and they do not know how to bring more sexual pleasure to each other.
How to Resolve Arguments
Do not insist on your own opinions. Listen to what the other party says before making a decision. If both parties cannot resolve the issue, one may need to soften their attitude first.
Possibility of a Breakup
A breakup crisis has already occurred. You should go with the flow, but be careful not to overly stimulate the other party's emotions to prevent violent incidents.
Possibility of Reconciliation
The possibility of reconciliation in this relationship is low, mainly because there is no affection left in both hearts. Even if they try to force a relationship, they cannot be satisfied.
Friendship
Interpersonal Situation
Your thoughts on interpersonal relationships are too naive, often falling into others' traps without realizing it. Be careful to guard against villains around you and avoid being deceived again.
How to Resolve Misunderstandings with Friends
You should give yourself and the other party more space. Don't be tied down by a bunch of principles and stubborn personalities. Handling this with flexibility will solve your problem.
Family
Family Situation
The family is facing a major change, but there is no clear direction or goal, and no one can take charge, which is the main cause of the crisis.
Relationship with Elders
Elders will take special care of you, but there will also be many restrictions. If you can act more mature and independent, your relationship with elders will improve.
Relationship with Peers
You are quite domineering among peers, sometimes hurting others without realizing it. You need to be more humble and accept others' advice.
Relationship with Juniors
You take special care of juniors in the family, but you are often confused by their demands. Your attitude towards them should be stronger.
Academics
Academic Situation
You are facing some problems in your studies now, but it's not unsolvable. The key is whether you can remedy previous mistakes in time and catch up.
Learning Methods
Don't give up at this time. Effort will yield results. Even if the result is not as expected, the accumulation process is still necessary to experience.
Relationship with Teachers
Teachers have strong subjective likes and dislikes, so observe for a while first. It's most beneficial to cater to their preferences, but as long as you don't make mistakes, you can pass safely.
Relationship with Classmates
You are not very popular among classmates, mainly because you make people feel overly self-defensive. Relaxing yourself moderately can show better affinity.
Finance
Financial Situation
Your current financial situation is not very good, and there are big problems with asset allocation. If there is debt, it will be even worse. The key is how to preserve the old capital.
Investment Situation
It's not suitable for any investment now. Keeping cash on hand is the best strategy. If the current investment has lost a lot of money, just ignore it for now.
Purchasing Strategy
The entire purchasing plan is not complete yet. First, check if there is anything missing, and then see the feasibility of the plan. Being too impulsive will definitely lead to suffering.