"Empress" - III Senior Arcanum in the classic deck of cards of the Tarot Rider White. Other names of the card are "Mistress", "Isis", "Mistress", "Patroness". Planet Venus favors Arkan, located in the sign of Taurus, which is a symbol of fertility and creative power.
Arcana Description
"The Empress" sits on a throne in an imposing position among a flowering garden with rich vegetation. A fast and clean river flows nearby, everything around indicates abundance and fertility. Her head is crowned by a crown with 12 stones symbolizing the signs of the zodiac.
In some Tarot there is a different symbolism: the "Mistress" sits on the ornate throne in the hall of the stone castle, where the stone symbolizes greatness, constancy and reliability. In her hands she holds ears of corn and power - symbols of fertility and power.
There are decks where the Empress is portrayed as carrying a child under her heart, which indicates rebirth and fertility.
Sometimes the authors of the Tarot "Madam" is portrayed as a formidable woman, driving a chariot drawn by lions. The wings are spread behind her, which indicates the demonic character.
Each Tarot school sees in this Arcana a unique image that affects the interpretation of cards.
Direct card
The Empress, who fell in a straight position, portends a fruitful time, full of positive events. This is a favorable card, and the questioner should rejoice at her presence in the layout.
The dropped "Empress" portends the beginning of fateful changes. What kind of character they are, usually help to understand the nearby cards of the Minor Arcana. The map promises stability and prosperity, the likelihood of marriage and conception.
If we take the time frame, then this Arkan never indicates an instant resolution of the situation. When it falls in the current situation, we can conclude that the alleged events will occur after three months.
If a forecast is made for the near future, then forecasted situations should be expected in a year or closer to this date.
The value of the inverted Arcana
Inverted or in combination of the Empress Tarot with negative Arkan cards, it means a stop in development, improper energy expenditure, powerlessness.
The map also indicates cunning, selfishness, illegibility, infidelity in the character of a person. The "Empress" Tarot in combination with other cards (turned over) can mean an autocratic mother or a syndrome of an empty nest - a lonely woman no longer has anyone to take care of, she launched the household and at the same time herself.
Arkan does not portend any adverse events, rather, it is just a hint to understand what mistakes were made. In combination with other Tarot cards, the Empress allows you to understand how you can correct the situation.
Personality characteristic
In the personal plan, the “Empress” is a mother, a married woman, a wife, an older sister, an adult daughter, an influential lady, a well-disposed person, who plays a big role in the life of the questioned person - this is her patron loving.
The hostess always knows what to do best, does it herself or gives instructions. She is regal, authoritative, but at the same time feminine and soft. This is a creative person with great life experience. The Empress gladly shares her ideas and wisdom with others. You can safely count on her advice and help.
She is the standard of motherhood and an excellent hostess. With great attention and care, he brings up children, can create coziness even when he is constrained in his means.
In an inverted form, the Empress points to a woman for whom she herself is in the first place. This is not about care: all of her energy is aimed at achieving her own well-being, she seeks to get what she wants at all costs, not at all worrying about others.
Her character is dominated by bitchiness, hysteria and a penchant for carnal pleasures - such is the flip side of love. Means a woman engaged in prostitution.
In an inverted form, Arkan characterizes a woman abandoned, rejected and insulted by a man, the inability to have children, the risk of miscarriage in the presence of pregnancy. The interpretation will depend on the combination of the Empress with other cards.
The alignment of love
The “Empress” in terms of personal relationships is a favorable card. It means that in heart affairs all is well, or promises a positive development of relations in the near future.
The Empress is a symbol of motherhood, pleasure, sexuality. If at the moment everything is unfavorable on the love front, then Arkan promises an improvement in the situation or a change of partner.
Arkan points to the leadership of a woman in relations with a man: she is demanding and practical, in this union a man is always led. The woman in these relations does not just dominate and directs, the Empress takes responsibility for her relatives, envelops the family with tenderness, attention and care.
An inverted card in the layout of love also indicates a woman’s leadership, only in this case it is aggressive and overwhelming. The whole dark side of the female essence falls upon a man - hysteria, demand for attention, jealousy, moodiness. Marrying such a woman will be associated with great emotional stress, children are undesirable for her and are a burden.
Health
Given that the “Empress" means development, change, growth, then in the human body she points to some changes. In the direct position, these changes have a positive meaning: the period of recovery or rehabilitation after an illness, an increase in vitality, and longevity. In children - a good development of the body, and in young women - a successful pregnancy.
In an inverted position, the Empress also indicates the growth, but already pathological processes, life-threatening. This may be the appearance of malignant tumors or the growth of existing ones.
In such a situation, you need to put an additional card next to it. The Empress, in combination with the Major Arcana Tarot cards, will provide more clear information.
If the Devil or Hanged card is nearby, it means malignant degeneration of the tumor or the inability to have a baby due to an infection of the genitourinary system.
When the Arkan “Tower” or “Death” falls out, we can talk about a miscarriage or intentional abortion.
Profession and Finance
Regardless of the professional activity of the questioner, the Empress, who fell into a career or finances, promises him an energetic upsurge and an abundance of creative ideas.
Representatives of creative professions will feel an incredible desire to create and realize their wildest emotions and fantasies. The "Empress" promises the creation of masterpieces, ingenious discoveries and inventions. People working in another area are expected to be promoted, improved working conditions, or receiving bonuses and compensations.
For businessmen, this is a good period for expanding a business and signing profitable contracts. The card in this case indicates a wise woman whose advice should be heeded.
In an inverted position, Arkan portends stagnation, creative crisis, worsening financial situation. The value of the card can be interpreted as advice - it is worth stopping and waiting out the adverse time.
Situation
If the Empress falls out to a man in a situation, then this means that some woman (mother, wife or boss) has an impact on his life. The nature of the impact can be judged in the Tarot scenario by the combination of the “Empress” with neighboring cards.
For a woman in a situation of a given situation, Arkan is an indicator that she herself is the mistress of the situation, she can only wait for the right moment.
Direct "Empress" promises the birth of a child, the acquisition of property, a major purchase, a long-awaited trip.
In an inverted position, heralds external unfavorable circumstances, independent of the questioner, but capable of influencing his fate.
The meaning of the combination of "Empress" with Tarot cards of the Major Arcana
The Major Arcana is the main one in the Tarot deck. They determine the most important events in the life of the questioner. The combination of the “Empress” with the Tarot cards changes its meaning:
- "Jester" - motherhood, time for conception, increase in salary, bonus, unexpected events. Inverted - loss, fear, unwanted pregnancy.
- "Mage" is an ideal companion, a wise woman, sensible investments. Inverted - monetary difficulties, stupid woman.
- The "High Priestess" is an immaculate girl, a thrifty housewife, beneficial cooperation. Inverted - marriage of convenience, unreasonable expenditure of funds, new experience.
- "Emperor" - a powerful person, a smart boss, a man who knows how to earn money. Inverted - henpecked man, forced saving.
- "Hierophant" - a decent girl, unequal marriage, philanthropy. Inverted - immoral person, thirst for money.
- “Lovers” - the combination indicates new prospects for cooperation, an elegant person, a successful investment in real estate. Inverted card - a woman who is not engaged in farming, insufficient investments, a change of place of work.
- "Chariot" - a business woman, material profit. Inverted - a person who thinks about her own benefit, inexpediency of long trips.
- "Justice" - the wife of an authoritative person, a profitable investment, a person who is well versed in finances. Inverted - litigation over money, an unreliable person.
- The Hermit is an independent lady, a marriage mesalliance. "Inverted" - loneliness, loss through the fault of the elderly.
- "Wheel of Fortune" - good capital, competent investments, luck, success in love. Inverted - financial instability, difficulties in finding a partner.
- “Strength” - in Tarot, the combination of “Empress” and “Strength” in a direct position indicates the great potential of the interrogated, good health and prosperity. Inverted - a delicate woman, a weak personality, an unsuccessful investment.
- "Hanged Man" - expectation of profit, cooling between lovers, spender. Inverted - fear of financial losses, a person who does not know how to economically live, who is constantly in emotional imbalance.
- "Death" - an increase in wealth, a financial genius. Inverted - wasteful attitude to money, inheritance after the death of a neighbor, testament.
- "Justice" - a stable income, a lady who promotes wealth. Inverted - an immoderate waste of money, non-observance of financial equilibrium.
- "Devil" - a combination of the Tarot of the "Empress" and "Devil" means a skillful seducer who uses men to obtain material wealth. Inverted - money earned by prostitution or illegal means, bad habits, female alcoholism.
- "Tower" is a good hostess, stability, a favorable period for real estate transactions. Inverted - greed, dependent, lack of constant income, dangerous real estate transactions.
- "Star" - a celebrity, creative activity. Inverted - lack of inspiration, invaluable talent, unrecognized genius.
- "Moon" is a sweet girl, a carefree person. Inverted - insincerity, petty deception.
- “Sun” - in the Tarot scenario, the combination of “Empress” and “Sun” indicates the increased energy of the questioner, the joys of life, profit, luxury goods, procreation. Inverted - lack of interest, impassivity, suppression of initiative.
- "Court" - a wealthy family, respect for work, consent between spouses. The combination of the Empress and the Court in the Tarot inverted characterizes a rich and influential person who does not want to help his family, who is in distress.
- "Peace" - lovers supporting each other, having children, profitable business trips. Inverted - difficulties, misunderstandings, underpaid work.
For a more accurate and reliable result, the interpretation of the situation and the value of the cards is determined depending on the full layout of the Tarot deck and all Arcana nearby.
The meaning of the Empress's Tarot in conjunction with the minor lasso
The younger (court) Arcana make up the bulk of the deck and make refinements and additions to the events predicted by the Senior Arcana.
Swords are a difficult suit, corresponding in the usual playing deck of the suit of spades. Their predominance next to the “Empress” means danger, leadership, struggle, secret friends, obstacles, quarrels.
In the Tarot, the combination of the “Empress” with the Swords means that the questioner needs to solve complex problems that can bring negative consequences.
Cups (Chalices) are the next in seniority. They are always on the side of the questioner and are responsible for feelings and emotions. In a regular deck, worms correspond to them. The prevalence of the Tarot Cups in combination with the Empress smooth out even the most unfavorable values.
Cups indicate love, maternal, family and even friendships. In their competence is creativity and sensual pleasures.
Pentacles (Coins) - in a simple deck are identical to tambourines. In the neighborhood and the Empress, they indicate career growth, increased income, commercial success, unexpected news, speak of good health and family relationships.
Wands (Staves) - the crosses correspond in the playing deck. Like the Pentacles determine the material sphere, but if the latter mean material means, then the Wands speak of a way to achieve them.
In the Tarot layout, the “Empress” in combination with the suit of the Wands indicates the activity and activity of the questioner, circumstances and methods of obtaining wealth characterize.