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Calm Down, Karen (When the Emperor is in Reverse)

As we just covered, the Emperor card is often a symbol of authority, structure, and control. When upright, it represents stability, leadership, and the ability to govern effectively. However, when the Emperor is drawn in reverse, its positive attributes can be overshadowed by an authoritarian streak, rigidity, and an overbearing nature. The Emperor, in reverse, … Read more

From The Throne of The Emperor

As The Fool progresses from The Empress in a period of nurturing and emotional growth, they next arrive at the doorstep of The Emperor, the counterpart to The Empress. As The Empress is depicted as the archetypal Mother, The Emperor is portrayed as the Father. When we look at the psychological and developmental aspects of … Read more

Tarot Spread: Grow With The Empress

Using a single card as the basis for a Tarot spread is an intriguing way to delve deeper into any situation. Like all readings, this spread encourages introspection to uncover the answers you seek, with the positions and questions asked along the way aligning with the nurturing and abundant energy of The Empress. The Empress … Read more

The Empress as a Child

Like The High Priestess, the nature of The Empress may seem complicated for a child to grasp. However, children have brilliant imaginations and express creativity, especially through role play and mimicking everyday situations. They are naturally inclined to explore nature and witness growth daily, whether in their physical development, education, behaviors, or relationships with friends … Read more

The Empress as a Parent

The Empress card embodies the essence of nurturing, abundance, creativity, and unconditional love. As a parent, channeling the energy of The Empress can create a harmonious and nurturing environment for your children, allowing you to channel all the “best” qualities of a parent. Here are some ways to embrace the nature of The Empress, not … Read more

The Giving Nature of The Empress

I was walking this evening, trying to stay active and maintain the progress I’ve made on my weight loss journey over the past year, and I started thinking about The Empress card. It dawned on me that I haven’t really discussed a crucial aspect of The Empress: her essence as a compassionate and nurturing figure. … Read more

Ground Yourself (Not Your Kids)

Let’s be honest, most of us probably don’t take enough time to “sit” with ourselves. Taking the time to meditate, write in a journal, or, honestly, even have a healthy meal is constantly being challenged by other priorities and responsibilities. And when the weekend comes and we might have some “free time,” we have to … Read more

Grounded by The Empress

MOTHER HAS ARRIVED! Yes, mama! Come through! The third card in the Major Arcana is The Empress, the archetypal Mother, and ruler of the suit of Pentacles. Gritty, raw, and back-to-basics, The Empress is very much a down-in-the-dirt kind of broad. Sure, she’s regal, royal, and means business, but she also knows how to stay … Read more

Resources: The Fool

This is a collection of additional resources regarding The Fool which may be of interest to you as you come to embrace The Fool’s energy. Kaizalchemy Guide to The Fool PDF Download: The Fool Download this two-page summary of The Fool to help you ask questions of yourself and your children. Kaizalchemy – The Fool.pdf … Read more

Tarot Spread: The Fool

Using a single card as the basis for a Tarot spread is an interesting approach to gaining additional insight into a situation. As with all readings, this spread invites us to look further within to find the answers we are looking for, but the positions and questions asked along the way align with the energy … Read more