Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
The Emperor
A strong, masculine figure that rules with the power of logic, look no further for someone you can rely on. Although the Emperor might be often regarded as cold and someone who struggles to show affection, they carry on with a strong sense of logic that manifests itself in structure, stability, and focus.
Keywords: stability, dependability, protection, practicality, leadership, authority, fatherhood
General Meaning: Trust in your mind, not in your heart
Personal Interpretation: Time to lean in and be your own boss! And sometimes being your own boss can mean letting go and letting someone else take the reins!
Reversed Meaning: instability, disorder, tyranny
Affirmation: "There is no greater authority in my own life than me."
Symbolism: crown and scepter, throne of stone, red robe, armor plating
Imagery Notes: crown and scepter - regality and authority; throne of stone - sometimes the Emperor can be seen as a bit cold, but that's only because they value logic over emotion; red robe - regality and still some emotion; armor plating - symbolizes that even when the Emperor gives in to emotions, they're still protecting their heart
People: bar/club bouncers, security detail, musical group leaders
Places: stone and concrete buildings, colosseums, stadiums, top floor/penthouse
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Emperor can tell us it's time to go for it and take on that leadership role! Or, if it is referring to someone else in your life, they could be coming in to make sure you feel safe and stable. Either way, when we pull this card, the universe is asking us, "Who's your daddy?" :P
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