The Emperor card is number 4 in the Major Arcana cards in tarot, and represents authority, rule and an all business type of attitude.
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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.