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armor. Behind him are mountainspillars of strengthand his red robes and purple throne are the colors reserved for royalty. |
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Upright Meanings: The Emperor dominates the patriarchal world and is the active father archetype (the Empress is the active mother archetype). When the Emperor shows up in your cards, he represents the need to develop leadership, and the lesson of using good logic and reasoning ability. The Emperor is a thinker, a problem solver, and analyzer. He leads the organization or groups into whatever confrontations may be necessary for their own good. |
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When the Emperor shows up, you'll learn to develop your leadership skills and the masculine side of your nature. This card gives you the power to use logic and reasoning well, and to receive good counsel and advice. The Emperor upright means you can use your authority to gain positive recognition and are learning to develop your powers. |
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This card may predict government connections or authority figures you'll need to deal with, whether it's your boss, your doctor, the president, or your father. Women will come up with this card as well as men, because don't we all have to master our ability to lead, govern, or analyze situations? Concrete knowledge is as essential a tool as the nurturing the Empress provides. |
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Reversed Imagery and Meanings: The reversed Emperor is falling from his place of comfort and can't hold on to the position any longer. When you turn the card over, you can see how the armor on his legs is more evident, and with good reasonhe's much more cautious now, more guarded and careful. |
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This card can indicate immaturity in dealing with positions of power, or with being dictatorial because of a fear of losing power or of being out of control. The Emperor reversed is emotional rather than logical and is not always following his head. Character can become weak here (or at the very least, timid) in the face of problems. A lack of leadership, abusive conditions, or the feeling of being put in a very uncomfortable situation may be present. The Emperor reversed is cautioning you to take a careful look at things to make sure you're safe before proceeding. |
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