The Emperor

The Emperor often represents a mature figure seated on a throne or a soldier holding a shield and sword. This card signifies responsibility, courage, and intelligence. Sometimes, it can even symbolize a real person in your life, like a corporate executive, a political leader, or a respected warrior. The Emperor is a reminder that we must take responsibility for our power and not let anyone else take it away. He teaches us that we must be strong and stand up for ourselves, even when it is difficult. He also shows us that we must. The Emperor will often be asking you to confront difficult power dynamics as they manifest in your own life, such as your relationship with authority, feelings of powerlessness, complicity in in oppressive structures, your own use or abuse of different kinds of power, and more.