EMPRESS – the beauty we see in others is the beauty we carry within ourselves

Beyond the boundaries of logic, truth blossoms, and no theory penetrates there. Science can only reach the limits of logic, nature goes much further (C.G. Jung)

Key Words: Divine Nature, Mother Nature, Queen of Heaven, Heavenly Love

Deities: Venus, Isis – Urania, Aphrodite

Sign: Virgo

Astrological associations: Venus in Taurus as a symbol of fertility and growth

Moon, V house – fruits, children, creations

The occult meaning of the card is ACTION

The Empress embodies the awakening of nature and the energy of abundance. This is a good card.

The situation favors the questioner, and events develop quite quickly. The Empress has a colossal life-giving energy to complete any plans and desires.

Personal Feelings

Creative, joyful and constructive phase in development.

In fact, Empress symbolizes the progress of the feminine in a person, regardless of gender, about personal growth in this vein. Moreover, this is an active, creative, active feminine principle, radiating the energy of creation. This is the development of the wisdom of the body and emotionality, sensuality and feelings, the ability to love and be loved, which makes a person beautiful.

Generosity, hospitality, kindness.

The card indicates the presence of great creative potential and the ability to realize oneself in life, fully showing the unique “I”.

The fruitfulness and productivity of actions, the ability to practically use your knowledge for purposeful actions.

On a Higher Level

The Empress is the archetype of the mother (Great Mother, feminine charisma) and the experience associated with the maternal principle (mother, wife, marriage).

Eternal femininity, which is worthy of worship. The ability to see in each particular woman the manifestation of the divine Feminine Principle.

This is a river of emotions, the source of which is the Mother of the World. From her whole figure emanates calmness and confidence, which are based on a deep knowledge of life, its innermost and wonderful secrets. She is similar to the “woman clothed with the sun” described in the Apocalypse.

Venus, with which the basis of all mysteries is connected, is the greatest mystery of Birth. Showing us that the Universe is not born without pain, the third Arcana of the Tarot sometimes depicts a woman in labor holding the Egyptian “key of life” in her hands – a symbol of dominance over the created world (which is why she is called the Empress).

Profession

Numerous professions are associated with the Empress, including caring for a person in general and his or her comfort in particular – pedagogy and hotel business

Personal Relations

The Empress is a card of love, from the union of souls to the instinctive readiness to provide and protect a dear creature at any cost. In matters of the heart, everything is wonderful or will be in the very near future – in this sense, the Empress promises rapid development. In special cases, it symbolizes an imminent marriage – procreation.

The Empress is in charge of true love, marriage, motherhood, domestic harmony, mature sexuality. She gives a surge of emotions, sensual pleasures, beautiful earthly love, complete trust and a sense of security.

The Empress is a symbol of fertility. If the question concerns reproductive abilities – there is nothing to worry about, everything is in order. If the question is about pregnancy, this is the answer. The influx of warmth and desire that Empresa brings, the addition to the family follows in the most natural way, according to the laws of nature. The card is an indication of conception.

Health

The rise of vitality, the opportunity to relax the soul and body, recharge with new energies. Long life, excellent health.

The card very accurately indicates pregnancy, upcoming or recent childbirth.

If the card is a significator of the disease, then it is most likely a cyst or tumor – the body “grows” the excess, cherishes pathological processes.

Reversed Empress

Reversed Empress indicates the presence in a person’s character of such negative qualities as cunning, the desire to rule (especially over men) and promiscuity in means to achieve goals. Excessive selfishness; unwillingness to become pregnant. Infidelity. The fading of feelings.

Difficulties in asserting one’s Self, the decline of creative forces. Lack of power, inability to solve problems or make useful plans. Uncertainty, doubt, hesitation. Ignorance. Indecision. Inaction.

Difficulties.

Empress with Other cards

With the Emperor – the possibility of a calculating marriage, but both parties are satisfied with the decision

With Lovers – complete well-being and satisfaction in personal life, marriage proposal, or marriage

With the Strength – the questioner is at the peak of his life possibilities, so it makes sense to use this time to achieve the maximum result

With Death – a premonition of change

With the Star – boundless and unconditional love

With the Sun – a very strong and favorable combination, complete luck.

With the Nine of Cups – “ball of feelings”

With the Four of Pentacles – “wretched property”

With the Seven of Pentacles – material reward

With the Nine of Pentacles – sophistication in love

In combination with unfavorable Arcana – a clash with female aggression.