IV. The Emperor

While the Empress accepts you for who you are, the Emperor challenges you to become a greater version of yourself. By imposing rigidity and structure on yourself (or allowing others to do it for you), you are encouraged to grow in meaningful ways, maximizing your time and potential. By exerting control over your surroundings, you become master of your own destiny.
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upright meaning:
power • focused growth • influential
When you exude the Emperor’s energy, you might naturally fall into a position of power. Take care to use your increased influence for good. Try not to become superior to those around you but rather foster them in a way that allows for growth. By building others up, you improve the quality of life for your community as a whole.
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reversed meaning:
overly controlling • unstable • lack of authority
What is your relationship with authority? Does it thwart you? Sup.press you? Or have your structures been thrown into chaos, shifting be.neath your feet? Whatever it is, a measured, systematic approach is difficult for you to achieve at the moment. Be flexible. Don’t cling so hard. A lack of good authority can be disorienting, but it’s also an opportunity to forge new boundaries and parameters that suit your most nascent needs. Enjoy this rare time of no rules and few limitations. See what sticks.
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TAROT CARD MEANINGS
MAJOR ARCANA
MINOR ARCANA
SUIT OF WANDS
MINOR ARCANA
SUIT OF CHALICES
MINOR ARCANA
SUIT OF SWORDS
MINOR ARCANA
SUIT OF SWORDS