The Emperor card is number 4 in the Major Arcana cards in tarot, and represents authority, rule and an all business type of attitude.
In tarot, The Emperor card is the fourth card in the Major Arcana.
Element: Fire (Aries)
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Authority. Protection and stability. The Masculine. | Injustice, corruption, unfairness. Lack of accountability. |
| (Yes/No?): Yes | (Yes/No?): No |
The Emperor card talks about authority and rule.
Sometimes it can represent a commander, a leader or a boss.
It can also talk about authoritarianism when in the negative context.
The Emperor Card Description
The Emperor card in tarot, depicts a stoic man with a crown on his throne.
His throne is adorned with ram heads, representing his astrological sign of Aries.
In one hand he holds a scepter, which represents his right to rule and oversee.
In the other hand he grasps an orb, symbolizing the kingdom in which he rules over.
Tip in a reading: When pulling this card, be aware of the overall energy of the surrounding cards to interpret it.