KEYWORDS - The Emperor

Masculine Strength (in a Man or Woman). The Power, Strength and Fortitude. Standing Firm. Unwavering. A Position of Power & Authority. Older Man. Father Figure. Protective.

The Emperor

The Empress symbolizes femininity, while the emperor embodies masculinity and even the patriarchy. In both men and women, they represent our inner strength, power, and ability to remain steadfast. On a surface level, this can refer to your father, a father figure, or any authoritative figure in your life. It can also encompass the entire system or bureaucracy. The Empress may signify encountering an unyielding person or situation in your life that requires unwavering conviction and leadership qualities. In the Emperor’s right paw, he holds and Ankh, the Egyptian symbol of life. His Ankh reminds us that he is a representation of life. In his left paw, he holds a golden apple or sphere. This is a symbol of power that represents his authority over earth. He holds the world in his paws. Alternatively, it can represent finding these qualities within yourself. The Emperor may lack emotion but compensates with immense power. This is someone you seek advice or assistance from in personal or professional matters but whom you cannot easily influence. Internally, this card prompts you to tap into your own inner strength, determination, willpower, and unwavering stance.

The Emperor Reversed

Reversed or with challenging cards around the Emperor, as he represents power, this could indicate that you are feeling disempowered, that you have given your power away. It could indicate that someone has power over your, whether real or imagined.