The upright Emperor is a father figure or strong masculine influence.
But reversed, he may become these things to an uncontrollable extreme, or other things could be happening. The reversed emperor could be:
Questions answered by the Emperor: Who? An authoritarian leader; a difficult male What? A task that is too difficult or stressful Where? A government office When? Unexpectedly abrupt; The start of Spring; Aries Why? “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown” ~ Shakespeare Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Emperor Reversed as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Pink, yellow, pastel ...a movie theme? Authoritarianism
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Emperor Reversed: Upright Fool: An insecure and tyrannical boss Reversed Magician: A manipulative trickster Upright Priestess: Possibly negative self-talk Reversed Empress: An abusive relationship Upright Hierophant: Structured authority, the Patriarchy Reversed Lovers: disharmony in a partnership Upright Chariot: Rigidity, too much structure Reversed Strength: Weakness; overreaction Upright Hermit: Retreat; a step back Reversed Wheel: Repeating the same mistakes Upright Justice: Justice prevails, good or bad Reversed Hanged One: A male feigns martyrdom Upright Death: The end to abuse Reversed Temperance: tyrannical government Upright Devil: An addict Reversed Tower: Breaking of the glass ceiling Upright Star: Renewed hope after disappointment Reversed Moon: A big job for a confused leader Upright Sun: Defeating The Man brings joy Reversed Judgement: A reckoning for one’s behavior Upright World: An anti hero Before any card: Unskilled, authoritarian (card) After any card: Authoritarianism, tyranny The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Emperor Reversed could indicate:
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 The Emperor is the Father or authority figure. He favors rules and regulations and expects everyone to follow them. Because he is diligent and educated, the Emperor is a wise, skillful and stable counsel to seek.
He is a great boss or father, or merely a strong masculine influence. Questions answered by the Emperor: Who? a Dad; a Grandfather; a professor; a masculine boss What? The need to set limits and become more stable Where? A dad's house. A workplace When? Unexpectedly abrupt; The start of Spring; Aries Why? Because when you do not have the answers, you must find the person who does Yes or No? Yes, if you follow the rules What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Emperor as: An action?
Place in your house?
Place in your city?
Place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Red, purple, orange A movie theme? Authority, a Patriarch
A new career?
Some Emperor combinations With Tower: A violent war. With Nine of Wands: The resistance against authority, such as a child standing up to a Dad. With Five of Cups: An authority figure grieves a loss. With Ten of Swords: A powerful structure begins to collapse; The smashing of the patriarchy. With Four of Pentacles: A Dad tries to help; ask your father. Before any card: An authority figure is involved in (card) After any card: Structure, power The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Emperor could indicate:
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