The Empress – Card
Name of the card: The Empress
Element: —
Type: Major Arcane
Archetype: The Mother Nature / Earthly Mother
Sign: Venus
Number: 3
Keyword: Triplicity
Meaning: The Empress is the third Tarot card. Associated with number 3, the card represents multiplication, creativity, and innovation. It is the conclusion of the manifestation process, the number of the human being, the son of heaven (1) and Earth (2), with which it completes the Great Trinity. From an astrological perspective, the Empress is associated with Venus, the planet of love and pleasure. It rules the sign of Taurus and Libra. The Empress represents the Universal Female Principle as embodied in matter. She shows the power of beauty and wealth. She is mother, earth, female, beautiful, and bountiful. In Nature, the Empress represents the forces that vivify, nourish and foster the growth of all beings. For the body, this arcana represents growth and fertility; for the soul, the strength of artistic creation; for reason, the balance between ideas and creativity. And for consciousness, it represents the acquisition of knowledge. Her greatest gift is the ability to communicate with others. She uses her charm to conquer what she wants. She is a dynamic and active woman. She has a keen mind for business and knows how to make money. This royal lady means that luck is on our side. She opens our eyes. She is an asset when it comes to love. She represents the ultimate expression of female domains.
With regard to Love, this card is associated with Venus, the planet of love and pleasure. If this card appears in a love reading, its meaning is fruitful and productive. It heralds satisfaction and rewards.
With regard to Work, The Empress represents leadership positions associated with rationality in the management of financial matters. Management, economics and business administration are good professional options for those whose ruling arcana is the Empress. She knows how to communicate and make money.
With regard to Health, this card tells us to take better care of the female sexual organs and the nervous system. Uncontrolled negative emotions such as anger, jealousy, envy and vanity can create a physical state that compromises the nervous system.
Keywords: entrepreneurship, female emancipation, charm, fertility, maternal instinct, creativity, wealth, pregnancy, abundance, and sensuality.
