Meaning of Card number 3 – The Empress
The beautiful Empress amidst a thriving and abundant natural setting signifies growth and flourishing. She is ready to nurture and give birth to all things in the world, ready to promote and support others in fully developing themselves.
She is prepared to take excellent care of her people, being a compassionate and attentive ruler. The Empress represents an unending power of love and growth.
The main meaning of this card
The Empress
This card represents a giver akin to a mother who shows unconditional compassion without expecting anything in return. The Empress embodies the power of love, warmth, and stability, making us feel genuinely loved and protected
If it represents a man, it often means he has a woman supporting him. If it represents a woman, it typically signifies a lady of high status. On the negative side, it indicates worrying about others to the point of neglecting oneself.
Positive perspective
- The Empress embodies luxury. For further reading on how The Empress is associated with abundance and prosperity, check out The Empress card on Wikipedia.
- Success in every part of life is important to her.
- She needs a high status, so she always strives to lead.
- She knows how to make money and is lucky in business.
- She has a hobby of eating well and wearing beautiful clothes.
- She knows how to get along with children and not forget herself.
- She always looks stylish and well-groomed.
- She values comfort in everything, from relaxation to everyday life.
- She is successful in the professional field.
- She knows how to delegate part of the business and use energy wisely.
Negative Perspective
- If for some reason there is no opportunity to develop as a professional, her character begins to deteriorate.
- She may become authoritarian, behaving like an autocrat.
- She hates other people’s weaknesses and does not forgive mistakes.
- She tries to do everything at once.
- The Empress may show excessive pride and arrogance towards others.
- She sees herself as better, smarter, and more important.
- She may exercise excessive control over loved ones.
- She might put material interests above all.
About personality
Kind-hearted and always ready to help others, she is often surrounded by good friends. She is generous without expecting anything in return, straightforward, and sincere
About Financial
She doesn’t need to worry about scarcity, living happily with enough to use. She faces no financial pressures and enjoys a stable income and savings.
About Study and work
Having a good education means receiving learning and training in a high-quality environment, with opportunities to access educational resources and instruction from knowledgeable and capable teachers. Such individuals often have a high level of education.
About Health
She is a healthy and strong but should be cautious about weight gain.
About love
This card is favorable for love, representing a prosperous and smooth relationship. If The Empress represents a woman, it means the other person has given their heart and soul to you completely, seeing you as an empress without you having to control anything.
If it represents a man and you ask what the woman thinks of him, it indicates that she knows you are wholeheartedly devoted to her, she knows her value to you, and she will take care of you well in return for the love you have given her.
If you are married, there is a possibility of having a child. But because she is a mother, she takes care of others very well too.
About occupations
Comparable to the element of earth, this card signifies agriculture, food, and nourishment. If you’re interested in how these nurturing qualities can be complemented by strong organizational skills and leadership check out The Emperor card for insights into how leadership and organization contrast with The Empress’s nurturing aspects
The Empress Tarot Card Symbols and Meanings
symbol of Venus
The symbol of Venus and the heart represent love and generosity. The crown with 12 stars represents the 12 months. Her necklace with seven diamonds represents the seven days
seat
The seat upon which The Empress sits represents comfort and wealth of life. The fields of wheat, trees, and forest around her represent abundance in life.
persimmon pattern symbolizes
The maternity gown worn by her with a persimmon pattern symbolizes birth and new creation. The use of persimmon patterns on the gown signifies fertility and the ability to create new life, similar to a fruit that bears fruit in every season.
Giving birth not only refers to childbirth but also encompasses the creation of new ideas or valuable projects in life
The wand
The wand held by The Empress is a symbol of power and governance. It represents success and progress, often held by those who are recognized and respected by others. It also signifies possessing knowledge and using it to solve problems and drive development.
She is intelligent, sharp-minded, and capable of managing and performing duties efficiently.