The Emperor
Upright: Authority,
father-figure, structure, solid foundation
Reversed: Domination,
excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility
The Emperor is
the second leg of the Body-Mind-Spirit triad, representing the power of the
mind to shape the world. He is the opposite of the Empress in that he is all
about rules, guidelines and structure, he shows us that every rule has an
application and a reason for being and once we work out why that is we can
understand. The Emperors energy allows us to use our heads when hard choices
come our way and he to allows us to maintain our concentration and focus, so
that we can move forward with confidence
Most of the Major
Arcana can represent people, but the Emperor is the kind of energy that often
manifests in the form of a person. Normally any kind of leaders and fathers
will harbor some of his influence, but he can also show someone who acts like a
father by setting tone and imposing structure. As The Emperor is all about
regulating force he is then often associated with the government, bureaucracy
and the legal system; and his appearance often indicates an encounter with one
or more of these systems. The Emperor can also personify the assumption of
power and control, by us or someone close to us. If we are the one in power, we
need to take care to always use it wisely.
He can also mean that we need to take the next steps just for ourselves and not
to benefit others.
Blessings
Helen xoxx
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