Supportive Females. Strength of Conviction. Ripe with Potential and Possibilities. Feminine Power. Motherhood or Pregnancy. Fertility. Abundance. Art. Beauty. Creative Expression.
The Empress embodies a deep connection with the Earthly realms, particularly in relation to fertility. While she exudes an unmistakable feminine energy and symbolizes nurturing and motherhood, her significance extends beyond that. She represents any aspect of our lives that is brimming with potential, teeming with the promise of new beginnings and growth. The Empress subtly evokes the image of pregnancy, signifying not only literal conception but also metaphorical situations or phases filled with possibilities and abundant potential. This card epitomizes abundance and fertility, encompassing the potential for new life, projects, relationships, or chapters in one's journey. It heralds the commencement of an expedition into uncharted territories where promises await fulfillment, and the future holds endless possibilities. She is wearing a heart with the symbol of Venus carved on it to reiterate her femininity and her strong connection to love. The sceptor she holds illustrates her rein and authority over the kingdom of nature. The Empress is undeniably one of Tarot's most positive cards; it emphasizes not so much what one possesses presently but rather the boundless potential for what lies ahead.
Reversed or with challenging cards around the Empress, this could mean that you are failing to nurture yourself or you don’t feel that you have all that you need. The Empress represents the physical body so this could be a call to take better care of your health.