Rule with the Emperor

The Emperor is the fourth card in the Major Arcana in the deck of Tarot. He is the male counterpart to the Empress card. This trump card signals the desire to rule over your surroundings. Keywords for this card include authority, stability, father figures, structure, achievements and discipline.

Card Appearance: The Emperor exudes confidence through his clothing and stance. He wears a crown, sits atop a throne and has a scepter and shield nearby. He appears regal, with his head held high as if he is surveying the lay of the land. He lives a plush lifestyle as indicated by his ornate gold belt and necklace.

Love: If you are male, you may become a father or a father figure soon. This will be a positive experience and fatherhood will prove to be a good role for you. On the other hand, the Emperor may just mean that you may have been taken advantage of in your love life. You may need to step up your game and rule with an iron fist. For women, you may soon run across an authoritative male who finds you to be very attractive.

Finances: You may have to shoulder an unexpected financial burden. A close friend or family member may be in dire straits and in need of your financial support. The Emperor may be revealing that you are on the path to becoming the sole provider or bread winner. As in fatherhood, personal sacrifices may have to be made for the greater financial good of those you care about.

Spirituality: Some of the fatherly qualities found in the Emperor are: providing security and comfort, creating order out of chaos and guiding growth. These are also some of the keys to spiritual harmony. Use the ruling power of the Emperor to promote your own sense of peace through order. Take control of your spiritual quests and use the disciplinary aspects of the Emperor to maintain focus and will power.

Career: The masculine traits signaled by the Emperor such as leadership and stability could prove to be invaluable in your career. You may suddenly feel compelled to lead up that new team project or spearhead a new initiative. Harness this newfound sense of power and go for the gold. You may also encounter a strong older man in your workplace. He may become your mentor in the future, so pay close attention to his ability to achieve success. You could learn a great deal from this male co-worker.

Health: This card indicates that you need more structure and regulations for good health. Could it be that you need a new health routine? The Emperor speaks of the importance of following a regimen. Maybe you need to set a new exercise or diet routine in order to benefit your health? If so, reach into your inner Emperor for the power to rule over your routine and stick your plan with a ruler’s resolve. Do so and it could greatly benefit your overall health.