The Empress in Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Marseille tarot and in the Rider Waite tarot is one of the major arcana in the tarot, and represents a variety of meanings that will be affected according to the position in which it is presented, so it is important to know all the details related to your reading.
Meaning of The Empress in the Tarot Marsella Jodorowsky and Rider Waite
The Empress card represents an archetype of feminine power. It is like water, mysterious, complicated to understand, fertile and with a strong sexual character. It tells us about the need to get in touch with our feminine side, listening first to our intuition and giving priority to our emotions and passions. It is a card that represents a person of integrity in each of its aspects, thus being indicative of a woman who correctly occupies each of her roles, whether as mother, friend, wife, lover, friend or counselor. It is a card that indicates the arrival of abundance in different aspects of life.
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The earth is her element and the keywords that distinguish her are creativity, motherhood, fertility, passion, love and abundance. The letter has the number III, which arises as a contrast between opposite extremes.
Symbol of nature, pregnancy, birth, as a child is the sum of the genes of the parents of the opposite sex that have come together. He lies on a pillow in a completely relaxed position. Her dress is decorated with pomegranates, symbols of fertility itself, also present in the previous card of the Pope. In his hand he holds a scepter surmounted by a golden sphere that represents the world.
A diadem of twelve stars on her head of the Empress symbolizes the twelve signs of the zodiac. A very exuberant nature surrounds him, a nature that symbolizes the cyclical nature of things, where everything is born, grows and dies, and this must be accepted as inescapable.
Everything in her returns to pleasure, to passion, to experiencing this pleasure through this passion. In love with herself, her legs are open as if she was always ready to offer herself. All these symbols are the prerequisite for the explanation of the card in case it goes well. Enjoying life, having intense sexual activity, a strong desire for motherhood along with love for nature and for all the important figures in life.
However, all these facets, intended for natural pleasure, are interpreted responsibly, even if the card is definitely dedicated to sensory pleasure. A letter of satisfaction, of physical pleasure, of sensuality, but also of creativity and fidelity. Another characteristic defined by this card is the rational decision of his choices by the consultant, who prefers rationality to emotionality. A positive letter, which outlines for the consultant a period of growth in every way.
The Empress to the right
When the Empress card is presented upright, then it is symbolizing fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance, and sensuality. Surely, you will notice that people start to feel more attracted to you than usual.
This will be quite beneficial for you, since you will have the ability to see yourself the way other people see you, that is, as someone with wisdom and many things to offer.
So, take the time to share your hard-earned perspectives and experiences in life, as they are valuable and others may need them to learn from them. It is a very positive card, especially when it comes to affections, knowing that they will be very good.
The Empress in Health
This is an especially good card for those women who are looking to get pregnant. If you are not ready to be a mother, then you must take all precautions so that this does not happen.
It is a card that indicates very good health and excellent recovery from illness, with a high level of physical and mental strength. If you have health problems of some kind, then think about it from a different point of view.
The Empress in Love
The appearance of this card indicates that we are in a particularly powerful moment for love, and it is possible that men and women alike begin to discover your charms, both in terms of friendship and romance.
In case you are single, then this is the time when true love could come to you. Committed sentimental relationships begin to become sweeter, deeper, and truer under the influence of The Empress.
We will find gender feelings, understanding and a lot of harmony. Chances of having a pregnancy proliferate. The total balance is found between sensuality, harmony and the deepest feelings.
The Empress in Money
When the reading we are doing is related to money, then the presence of this card shows that it is a very good time to carry out investments, following your instincts regarding them.
The money must be able to flow in the best way. You want to make sure you keep the flow going in a certain direction. It is likely that you feel attracted to donate part of your earnings to some cause, entity or person that needs your help. This card tells us that you should share your abundance in these cases.
You will find improvements in your income, salary increases and even a random luck quota that can generate a significant amount of money.
The Empress at Work
On a work level, this card tells us very positive things. People are likely to be inspired by your ideas, your passions, and the way you do things. You must let your inner voice guide you in the way you operate.
Keep in mind that The Empress directs us to follow our happiness and that the rest will follow us. It is a card that indicates possibilities for promotion in the workplace. The work is stable and lasting, achieving complete control over yourself.
The Empress in reverse
When the card of The Empress appears in a reversed position, then it is telling us about blocked creativity, subservience and dependence on others. It may indicate the arrival of an unwanted pregnancy, as well as other fertility and conception problems.
It is very likely that you are unhappy because there is something missing in your life, and you probably don’t even know for sure what it is, but you will experience a loss of personal power that will make you feel questioned. It is likely that you are being extremely overprotective, whether it is in a couple relationship or in a relationship between parents and children.
The case of the Empress card reversed is different. This rationality leads us to be too analytical, it makes us thoughtful because we are no longer capable of deciding or evaluating which is the best option in the situation that we propose ourselves. You can also reach apathy, precisely because choosing becomes heavy and you tend to run away from decisions.
This apathy and heaviness can also lead to a blockage of that sexuality and sensuality that is the characteristic of the consultant who discovers this card. The empress in reverse warns us that it’s really not the case to venture into sentimental stories of any kind, unless you want to suffer and get hurt by force.
The Empress in Health
When this card is reversed, there may be small problems caused by lack of prevention and control, but nothing that can get out of control. Health in general is quite good, but you should not neglect yourself. Try to do routine checkups.
The Empress in Love
The Empress card when shown upside down tells us that you may, out of nowhere, find several potential lovers. There may be infidelities in case you are in a relationship. You must trust your instincts and follow what your heart dictates.
The Empress in Money
The Empress reversed warns that when it comes to finances, it’s important to pay attention to your prosperity consciousness, trusting the universe to get your needs met. This is an abundant universe, and you will only have to do your part in the best possible way, trusting that you will receive the best results in return.
The Empress at Work
The reversed presence of this card does not let you know that your work is well appreciated and received, but you may not be aware of it. It is for this reason that you must believe in yourself and in your potentialities and abilities.
The Empress: Combinations | special editions
The meaning of The Empress, as well as the rest of the tarot cards, will depend on the combinations it makes with other cards belonging to the deck of cards and appearing during the reading.