Basic Information of The Empress Card
Card Name: The Empress
Corresponding Card: 17 Star
Corresponding Astrological Sign: Venus
Corresponding Figure: Demeter
Element: Earth
Key Words: Nobility, Passion, Harvest, Nature, Compassion, Devotion, Maternal, Fertility
Strengthening Cards: Lovers, Star, Cups Nine, Pentacles Seven, Pentacles Ten
The Empress represents a path from the senses to the soul. She is more passionate than idealistic. Her wrists and sharing nature are quite practical because she knows that now is the best time to give whatever she must. This is exactly the lesson that Libra needs to learn in astrology. Learn that love is not an idealistic or intellectual exercise, but a sharing of body, emotion, and feeling, and the joy experienced in daily life.
Corresponding Card: 17 Star
Corresponding Astrological Sign: Venus
Corresponding Figure: Demeter
Element: Earth
Key Words: Nobility, Passion, Harvest, Nature, Compassion, Devotion, Maternal, Fertility
Strengthening Cards: Lovers, Star, Cups Nine, Pentacles Seven, Pentacles Ten
Card Description
The Empress represents nobility and passion. She is the perfect female, a pure force of nurturing all things, and the source of rich sensory and material life in the world. The Empress sits comfortably on a chair, holding a staff that is a sacred tool governing life, symbolizing nobility and prosperity. Below her feet is a heart-shaped shield with the symbol of Venus, indicating that she is the guardian deity of Libra and Taurus. This symbol represents the communication between the heart and the material world through love. It is usually used to represent women, indicating maternal instincts, symbolizing the Empress's inclusiveness, and representing the abundance she brings to her people. The Empress wears a white dress covered with pomegranate seeds, and under her feet are mature wheat stalks. In the distance, there are lush green trees and rivers. Pomegranate seeds represent fertility, and unlike the High Priestess who displays this pattern on the curtain behind her, the Empress's display shows that she herself embodies fertility. The mature wheat at her feet is the fruit of fertility, while the forest and river behind her represent the revival and vitality of the earth.The Empress represents a path from the senses to the soul. She is more passionate than idealistic. Her wrists and sharing nature are quite practical because she knows that now is the best time to give whatever she must. This is exactly the lesson that Libra needs to learn in astrology. Learn that love is not an idealistic or intellectual exercise, but a sharing of body, emotion, and feeling, and the joy experienced in daily life.
Interpretation of the Card Meaning: The Empress sits on an elegant and comfortable chair, surrounded by a dense forest, giving a sense of carefree and contentedness. A heart is placed next to the chair, as if she is willing to bestow you with fertile land and fruits. A complete love should be sincerely thanked.
Upright Position
The appearance of the upright Empress indicates that you need to get close to nature. You may need to arrange a trip to the countryside, or take some time off and return to the embrace of life. The Empress is surrounded by natural products, and by getting close to nature, it is now the time for you to rebalance yourself. The upright Empress means a stable and harmonious family situation, which is usually achieved by bringing love from thinking into the heart. In a relationship, your love life is fulfilling, and your marriage is very happy, possibly even pregnant.
Reversed Position
The appearance of the reversed Empress indicates that you will have problems in your interpersonal relationships, and your relationships cannot move forward naturally. In terms of physical health, the reversed Empress might also indicate miscarriage or an inability to maintain pregnancy. For relationships involving family concepts, this is not a positive card. When dealing with issues, you may become irritable, with a slightly bigger temper than usual, which are all issues to be aware of.
The Empress's Message to the World
In the near future, you should think carefully about all choices and solve problems using reason.
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