The Emperor: Tarot Card Meaning
Discover the meaning of The Emperor tarot card. This tarot card is the 4th card in the major arcana and often represents an older, stable man that is good in business.
Astrology: Aries
Element: Fire
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The Emperor tarot card Represents:
Control, Structure, Fatherhood, Father figure, Power, Protection, Accomplishment, Stability, Logical, Ruler-ship, Authority figure
General meaning – Upright
In general – The Emperor is a solid stable man. Often a powerful authority figure, and/or a man that is good in business. He offers advice, knowledge and wisdom to others and can also be a father or father figure.
He has obtained his wisdom through life experiences. As powerful as he is, he can also be stubborn in his ways, and often thinks with his head, not his heart.
The Emperor also represents structure and stability. In times of chaos he can create order by carefully mapping out what needs to be done to solve the problem at hand.
Highly organised and coordinated in his approach, he sticks to his plan and ensures he will see it out until the end.
He rules with a firm but fair hand, and is not afraid of conflict. He will listen to what other have to say, but will always have the final say on matters.
The events he is associated with are usually life changing.
If you are facing difficult times or choices, it is important you concentrate and remain focused. You will gain self confidence from this assertive approach.
NOTE: These tarot meanings are just a basic guide only. Tarot readings are never set in stone. Depending on where the card falls within the spread will determine the meaning, and whether the card refers to you the (querent-person seeking the answers) or someone around you.
Tarot is a tool that can also help you to connect to your intuition. Listen to what your intuition is telling you when reading Tarot cards.
The Emperor: Tarot Card Meaning – Reversed
Discover the meaning of The Emperor tarot card reversed. This tarot card is the 4th card in the major arcana and indicates a lack of control and dominance.
Astrology: Aries
Element: Fire
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(reversed) The Emperor tarot card Represents:
Dominance, Insecurity, Coldness, Stubbornness, Abusive or power, Rigidity, Lack of discipline, Lack of control
General meaning – Reversed
In general – The Emperor tarot card reversed indicates an older man in authoritative power who may be over bearing, or dominating you into feeling powerless. You may be feeling like rebelling back.
This person may be trying to give you good advice or guidance, but their dominating cold ways are giving a different message.
Try to be cool calm and collective in regards to this person. Only take on the advice you feel resonates with you.
While it’s okay to stand up to this authoritative person, do so with logic to get the desired results you want.
When the Emperor is representing you, it could mean you are acting irrationally. You may be letting your heart rule your mind too much, which will result in obstacles getting in the way of your goals.
He can also indicate that you or someone around you prefers to bully others, reflecting an inability to handle situations insecurity.
Things don’t seem to be working out. Instead of doing things for the right reasons,
This card reversed can also indicate the feeling of abandonment by a father or father figure.
NOTE: These tarot meanings are just a basic guide only. Tarot readings are never set in stone. Depending on where the card falls within the spread will determine the meaning, and whether the card refers to you the (querent-person seeking the answers) or someone around you.
Tarot is a tool that can also help you to connect to your intuition. Listen to what your intuition is telling you when reading Tarot cards.