The Empress Tarot Card

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The Empress

The Empress Tarot Card

Key Words: Fertility, creativity, mother figure, kindness.

Image: The Empress sits on plush cushions, surrounded by a lush landscape, representing the abundance of Mother Nature. She is pregnant, a symbol of new life and new beginnings. The Empress is a mother figure; she represents a pregnancy, a birth or the creation of a new project.

This is a card of abundance, a time of growth and beauty. You may feel the urge to make personal changes: try a new hairstyle or join a gym. This energy can be extended to the home – perhaps it is time to redecorate or have building work done?

The Empress loves beautiful things and will do all she can to create a peaceful and loving environment. She may extend her ideas to others, even if her opinion has not been asked for. She is nurturing and motherly; however, sometimes can overstep the mark, not realising her energy can be quite overbearing and powerful. The need to be aware of your strengths and weaknesses is apparent now.

If you are a mother/daughter/sister, you may be feeling particularly overprotective towards your family. You may be the voice of reason and may try to avert family disharmony whenever possible. However, be sure your advice is required before voicing your opinion, as you may be accused of interfering.

The timing is perfect for planting seeds for future growth, as a new venture may be on the horizon. If you have been thinking about branching out on your own, this is a good time to set the wheels in motion. If you feel you are not quite ready for a major change, there is no harm in seeking advice and letting the Universe know you mean business. Taking the first step is important now – your energy and positivity are contagious and there is a confident air around you. This suggests that whatever you put your mind to will be the start of something special.

The Empress loves the good life, not necessarily in a monetary sense, but through feeling loved and loving others. However, don’t allow people to become dependent on you. Your support can sometimes be misinterpreted and you may find yourself being overwhelmed with other people’s problems.

Reversed: Indecisiveness, lack of personal care.

Affirmation: ‘Abundance and creativity are within my grasp; I believe in myself.’