TAROT CARD MEANINGS
IV - The Emperor
Keywords: order, structure, stability, protection, Divine Masculine
Where the Empress embodies the Divine Feminine, the Emperor embodies the Divine Masculine. He is represented by the god and planet Jupiter in the Constellation Tarot deck. He is the force that creates structure and order. His energy is goal-oriented and aims to achieve, establish and protect.
Seeing this card in a Tarot card reading indicates the need to build a solid foundation in order to develop what you have. It might be a time to take action to achieve what you want. But make sure it's done in a structured way so that you are creating something reliable for the future.
The Emperor card meaning is strength and power that calls for good reason and sincere action. If your approach is lazy, uncertain or indifferent, you will waste your time. But if you are focused, confident and have a clear vision, you will build a something lasting.
The Emperor is the ruler of his empire. He ensures his people have all the resources they need to live and prosper, he enforces laws which are fair and just, and he protects his kingdom from danger. He is strong, smart and strict. When this card shows up, look at your situation from the Emperor's point of view to see how you should approach it. 👑
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