Empress

Upright
Being more sensual
Having creativity & abundance
Reversed
Overcoming insecurity
Finding new ways to grow
 

Tarot Major Arcana

The Major Arcana Tarot cards (also known as the trump cards) form the foundation of the Tarot deck and consists of twenty-one numbered cards and one unnumbered card (the Fool).

They represent a path to spiritual self-awareness and depict the various stages we encounter as we search for greater meaning and understanding. In this way, they hold deeply meaningful lessons.

The Major Arcana Tarot card meanings illustrate the structure of human consciousness and, as such, hold the keys to life lessons passed down through the ages. The imagery of the Major Arcana Tarot cards is filled with wisdom from multiple cultures and esoteric traditions

Empress

“Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance“

The Empress is the representative of the physical body and the material world. She brings the pleasures and abundance of everything in life. Being the mother archetype, Empress makes you feel the power of love. Her world is natural, pure, and ideal for fertility, abundance, and the process of creation. She is capable of creating the world she wants to live in.

The pomegranate trees are symbolic of fertility and luxurious life. The lush forest and winding stream denote Empress' association with Mother Earth and life. The peacock feather relates to planet Venus and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who blesses you with her divine energies to get unconditional love, growth, and pleasure. The golden wheat in the foreground symbolizes the abundance of a recent harvest. The butterflies narrate the story of intricate phases of transformation and evolution of the soul.

When this card appears in your life, it suggests you open your heart for unconditional love without any demands or conditions because those are the notable traits of an Empress' personality. Be gentle, affectionate, and gracious to celebrate life. We often neglect the feelings of love, care, and sympathy in this mechanical life. The draw of Empress advises you to inspire others to spread love. Take time for yourself to celebrate and enjoy your life. Plan a trip to spend some time outdoors in the lap of mother nature and praise its beautiful creations. Just like Empress, take pleasure in your creations. Doing this reinvigorates your spirits and inspires you to nurture a compassionate and supportive environment.

In a literal sense, Empress urges you to step into the role of mother, a guide, or a caretaker to lead others by example. Whereas metaphorically, it also suggests the birth of an idea, a dream, or a new project you always wished to start. It is the time to nurture your creativity to support growth and embark on new roles with compassion and love.

Reversed Empress Meaning :

When this card appears reversed, it motivates you to make self-love and self-care your first preference. Learn to love yourself but remember not to body shame others neither yourself. Feel confident in your own skin and rediscover your inner beauty. Establishing a strong connection with nature will help you strengthen and manifest your creative powers.