The EMPRESS

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EMPRESS TAROT CARD MEANINGS KEYWORDS

Upright: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance

Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others

EMPRESS TAROT CARD MEANINGS AND DESCRIPTION

The Empress is a beautiful, full-figured woman with blonde hair and a peaceful aura about her. On her head, she wears a crown of twelve stars, showing her connection with the mystical realm and the cycles of the natural world (the twelve months of the year and the twelve planets). Her robe is patterned with pomegranates, symbolic of fertility, and sits upon a luxurious array of cushions and flowing red velvet. One cushion features the symbol of Venus, the planet of love, creativity, fertility, beauty and grace – the essence of the Empress.

A beautiful, lush forest and winding stream surround the Empress, signifying her connection with Mother Earth and life itself. She draws her sense of peace from the trees and the water and is rejuvenated by the energy of nature. In the foreground, golden wheat springs from the soil, reflecting abundance from a recent harvest.

NOTE: The Tarot card meaning description is based on the Rider Waite cards.