The Emperor is usually depicted as a strong man obviously in charge. Older versions of this card show him in profile. However, more recent decks show him face forward which I feel is an error. By illustrating The Emperor in profile as the older decks do, we are reminded that this is a man who doesn't try to please the whole world. He focuses on his point of view. In order to achieve something The Emperor reminds us we must not be wishy-washy. We must be decisive and set our course.
Many new age thinkers talk about the importance of affirmations, of seeing yourself as successful before the world will see you this way too. The Emperor represents this sort of philosophy. He doesn't wait for the world to tell him what he's worth, he tells the world. Thus it makes sense that The Emperor represents the sign Aries, the sign known for not needing any outside permission or confirmation. The Emperor is that genius who knows from birth he was born to rule!
In a reading this card says watch for someone who makes their own rules. If the card represents you, it affirms your right to your own opinion and advises not getting dragged down by outside influences.
In this week ahead as we focus on this card you may find yourself coming in contact with cheerful, self-confident types. If they are true Emperors they are probably self-employed or doing what they choose to do. They may strike you as having a bit of an ego, somewhat self-centered but probably not to an extreme. For heavens sake though, don't make little jokes about their work or say anything disparaging about their families. They definitely won't see things from that point of view! Instead, recognize this maybe a person who can help you cut through the Gordian knot or at least a bunch of red tape. Be bold and ask for their help! Emperors love to lead others out of trouble.
Jack Nickleson gives a great impersonation of the Emperor type in the movie Hoffa. Note the scene where he is brought in before the mob boss. Although he is only a truck driver and they could snuff him out in a second, he pays no attention to their threats and instead orders them to bring him coffee! A natural born Emperor.
If you are into astrology, one of the interesting things you can do with the Tarot cards is to use them to give you a visual image of the aspects. For example, right now Uranus, the planet of Impulsive Action is in Aries, the sign of Self and Strong Intentions. Now just saying that can give you a few ideas, but if you pull out the Uranus card, The Fool, and place it next to the Aries card, The Emperor, you get a strong visual of what these energies together can create. The Fool is about to charge over the cliff and The Emperor says "no one can stop me!" With the visual from the cards we get a much stronger impression of just how crazy - and even self destructive - Uranus in Aries can be.
Looking at what the other cards we've been studying might mean next to The Emperor:
If The Magician comes up with The Emperor we have Mercury in Aries: clear thinking and new ideas.
The High Priestess next to The Emperor, The Moon in Aries: Patiently waiting for your chance.
The Empress next to The Emperor, Venus in Aries - the original power couple! : The Emperor empowers all the possibilities suggested by The Empress. You draw what you need to you like a magnet.
Until next time,
You're in charge!
Rosada
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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com
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