The Emperor
Uprightauthority · structure · stability · leadership · control
Reversedtyranny · rigidity · desire for dominance
Upright meaning
This is a time to establish a framework. If you follow the rules you set yourself first, things that have become disorganized will settle down. Use your power sparingly.
Reversed meaning
The tighter you grip and shake things, the worse they get. The moment you let go, things fall back into place.
Readings by topic
Love
Upright — This is a time to establish a framework. If you follow the rules you set yourself first, a disorganized relationship will settle and both of your positions will be restored.
Reversed — The more you try to control and shake things, the worse the situation becomes. Allowing space for your partner to escape your control will actually help things last longer. Letting go is not a sign of weakness.
Work
Upright — This is a time to first establish a way of maintaining order. If you follow the framework you set yourself first, the order of your tasks will settle.
Reversed — The more you grip and shake, the worse the work goes. Loosen your hold and things start moving again. Step back and you'll get a grip on the work once more.
Money
Upright — This is a time to first establish a spending pattern. If you follow the framework you set yourself first, disorganized spending will settle.
Reversed — The more you try to control and shake things, the more your spending habits suffer. Re-examine where you spend and leave some room to step back; this will help things last longer.
Choices
Upright — This is a time to first establish a framework for your choice. If you follow the criteria you set yourself first, a path will open that does not waver at the crossroads.
Reversed — The more you try to control and shake things, the worse the situation becomes. Only after you set your criteria and then let go will the path finally open. Whichever way you go, establish your criteria first.
In the past, present and future positions
When you draw three cards and read them as past, present and future, this card reads like this in each position.
Upright
Past — In the past, you worked to establish order in your life. You set rules for yourself and worked to follow them. The structure you built then became the strength that maintains your current stability.
Present — Now, you are in a situation where you must rebuild the framework of your life. You are managing your life by being the first to follow the rules you set. You should focus on maintaining balance by using your influence sparingly.
Future — From here on, things will flow toward your disorganized daily life settling down again. You will see an orderly and stable life. You can enjoy peace by consistently following the rules you have set.
Reversed
Past — In the past, you tried to control every aspect of your life. You tried to dominate situations with a rigid mind. That attitude made life more difficult.
Present — Now, you are trying to swing situations entirely to your own liking. The more you try to grasp and control, the worse your life pattern becomes. You should check if you know when it is time to let go.
Future — From here on, things will flow toward the situation finding its place. When the moment to let go comes, things will stay exactly where they belong. You should adopt an attitude of relaxing and accepting the situation.
As your card of the day
Upright — Today is a day to make clear decisions and take responsibility. Do not waver and stick to your principles.
Reversed — Try listening to the opinions of others today. You do not need to decide everything by yourself.
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