Card 4-The Emperor
@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
United States
January 10, 2011 3:50pm CST
The Emperor represents leadership, power, and authority. He is Jehovah. He is the judge among men as well as spiritual. He is like Anubis handing down judgment after the soul is weighed by Ma'at. He is not without wisdom and compassion but he is a stern judge.
The Emperor is found between Chokmah (Wisdom) and Tipareth (Beauty) on the Tree of Life. He obtains all of his knowledge through wisdom, but it is tempered by beauty.
When the Emperor is drawn by itself it is telling us that there may be a situation that is coming down the road that will need dealing with by a sort of judge. This may be any authoritative figure in your life at the time, perhaps a boss, a teacher, a parent, a law enforcement/judge, or a mentor. This may not necessarily mean the person is male, but it does dictate that it is someone with that masculine energy or in that position of masculine energy. As with all tarot the meaning will depend greatly upon surrounding cards but one should pay close attention if the Emperor appears in your spread.
Questions: Have you had to face the Emperor in your life lately? Or have you been in a position of power in authority over someone else where you had to make a judgment call? How did you feel and do you feel the situation was justly resolved?
3 responses
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
12 Jan 11
I'm trying to avoid having to go in front of a judge...
Don't know if I've had to face anybody like that of late. I've certainly had situations where I had to make judgment calls related to the children mostly. I do try to resolve things fairly, though they don't always agree with me.
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
12 Jan 11
Dawn-
I think that is one of the Emperor's traits we can all aspire to have and that is being just in a situation. We don't always have to have things our own way, we need to make sure they are fair for every party involved.
Namaste-Anora
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
11 Jan 11
Namaste Anora,
Before my marriage, I was the only one who took all my decisions wrt work, and others but now I always consult my wife. And it is not always that what my decision is would have a hold, but yes I am critical in approach and there is a lot of convincing needed to persuade me change my opinion/view or that kind.
Prior to marriage, I was my way.. no second thoughts. If I disliked I would say upfront and if it was workplace and they would not budge, I can quit and move to other jobs. I can relate to that with the emperor - a bit of overconfident and why not, I have the knowledge and I know I am right.
Regards,
theSids.
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
11 Jan 11
Thesids-
I think you are spot on with your analysis of the Emperor and seem to possess a great many of his traits.
Namaste-Anora
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
11 Jan 11
Anora - it can get tough when you've to give a verdict against somebody who has in some way obliged you. You constantly wonder whether you are not being selfish by giving the verdict. But this feeling was laid to rest by Bird here. He said truth has to come out. So it came out, and while nothing was pleasant, it did clear a lot of pent up emotions all over, and those who are in wrong and were in wrong are now put in their place. That's been my judgment position. It has not made me feel any better per se, because my loss has been my mother, and about 45 years of my life. Something you cant recover from any bank balances, can you?
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
11 Jan 11
Vandana-
I'm not truly sure how to answer as I am not sure if you are saying you caused your mother to pass way, to leave or some such 45 years ago? Or of this is a new parting of ways? Or if it is just that you feel a decision you made 45 years ago has cost you something? If you would like to discuss this as it relates I am happy to listen, and if not I respect your need to remain quiet. 
Namaste-Anora
Namaste-Anora