The Emperor Reversed

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:
 

1. A person lacking the knowledge or skills to be a good leader
2. A difficult or cruel boss
3. Work that is overwhelming or too difficult
4. Someone who needs a more feminine influence

 
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?

• The microwave
• The garage

     
Where are my keys?

• Under a pile of bills
• In the kitchen
• A masculine individual has them

 
The Emperor Reversed as:
...an action?

• Make a plan
• Call your Dad
• Practice saying “no.”

...a place in your house?

• An authoritative chair
• The phone

 
...a place in your city?

• The courts
• An arena
• The Police station

...a place in the world?

• Washington DC
• The U.A.E
• The Middle East
• North Korea 

...something to eat?

• Steak
• Meat from an animal you hunted yourself
• Booze

 
...a color? Pink, yellow, pastel
 
...a movie theme? Authoritarianism

• The Godfather
• Judge Dredd
• The Hunger Games

...a new career?

• Military
• Police
• International Management
• Government work

 
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:

• A difficult boss or loss of job
• A devastating defeat
  
• Being overpowered

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