Tarot
The Emperor
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Card IV of the Major Arcana. The Emperor sits rigidly on a stone throne carved with ram heads, holding an ankh scepter and an orb. Mountains rise behind him. Upright, The Emperor represents authority, structure, stability, discipline, and fatherly protection. He calls for strategic planning and taking command of your situation. Reversed, he warns of tyranny, rigidity, domination, or an abuse of power. Astrologically associated with Aries and the element of Fire. As the counterpart to The Empress, The Emperor establishes order and the rule of law in the Fool's Journey.
Magical Uses
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