? The Emperor Tarot Card Meanings ?

The Emperor is the fourth Tarot card in the Major Arcana. He is the father figure in the tarot deck and one that builds his empire on a solid structure and a solid foundation. He represents power, authority, and yang or masculine energy. He has lived a long life, learning much from his life experience and accumulating much wisdom. He has a passion and energy for life and he accepts his challenges as they come. He wears the armor of all his past experiences and challenges. He emits an aura of security and comfort.

The Emperor can find a solution to any problem, creating order out of chaos. He thinks things through, is systematic and very organized. He is able to see things in their correct order and is easily able to place his thoughts where they need to be in order to get things done.

He finishes whatever he starts, seeing all plans through to the end. He does not allow anything to get in his way. He is able to manifest his greatest desires into a working plan and be very successful in business, material gain, and accomplishments.

The Emperor reflects rules, regulations, truth, boundaries, and guidelines. This is how he goes about his day to day with a structured attitude, which allows no room for error.

He is very focused and driven. He is confident and self-assured. Bring this energy into your life by following his lead. If you are confident in whom you are then you now that nothing stands in your way.

The Emperor is most comfortable in a leadership role. He demands respect and authority. He rules with a firm but fair hand. He will listen to what you have to say, will listen to your advice but in the end, the final say will be his. The armor that he wears shows that he is not afraid of battle, he will fight for those that he cares deeply for and he will go to war on the values that he feels connected to.

The message of The Emperor is that you are establishing strong structures built on a solid foundation and you will see much success grow from this. You are aligned with what you are here to do and any business that you start this year will be successful if done correctly. You favor stability in your life and whatever plans you have in your mind you will follow through to the end, with success.

The answer you seek lives within structure and rules. Success can only grow where there is a solid structure and foundation. Stability and certainty surround you now. Keep pushing through, follow the path in front of you, do not veer away, your discipline will see you through to the end  This is a major life lesson for you.

The stabilizing energy of the Emperor is bringing you back into alignment with Self. Knowing your limits and expectations keep you from making unnecessary mistakes and taking wrong paths. You know your expectations; do not question what you already know to be true. Trust the whispers that are being presented to you. Stand tall and grounded into the Earth, success will follow. Stand up for truth and honesty, Ascension will follow. You are on the right path emanating your inner strength and confidence wherever you go.

Reversed: Take accountability and responsibility for yourself. You are the only one that can save yourself. Dream it, do it, conquer your own battlefields. Use your power and authority for good. Break down your need to control and always be right.

Key Words: Protection, Authority, Solid Foundation, Discipline, Balance, Success, Action, Stability, Father-Figure, Structure.