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the emperor
The Emperor, Lisa Sterle
Keywords: Divine Masculine, Leadership, Power
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Ruling Planet : Mars
The Emperor is the equal and opposite of The Empress. She is Venus, and he is Mars.
The father of the tarot, The Emperor is the epitome of divine masculinity. As you can see on the right, he is confident and sure of himself as he sits comfortably on his throne. This is a man of great strength, logic and aspiration. Typically in armour, The Emperor has faced many battles and won, embodying his ruling planet Mars, God of war. The sceptre he holds is a sign of monarchy and wisdom, the eagle depicted in most of the illustrations represents vision; The Emperor always has his eyes on the prize.
When The Emperor is pulled it is a reminder for us to take control, to tap into our masculine and to take action. This card is all about stepping into your power both internally and externally. Be assertive, be brave but beware, The Emperor can be a bit of a bully in his approach. Remain graceful.
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