If you like esoteric subjects and want to start in the methodology of Tarot, we offer you, in principle, briefly, interpretive values of each of the major arcana so that you become more familiar with them. Then, in more detail, will make a detailed and in-depth monitoring of the Arcanum III, The Empress, in which will broadly reflect its symbolism and meaning in your life.
The Empress is a card with female figure representing the power of emotion and sensuality. It symbolizes the divine nature, the Great Mother, the fertility of the earth. In its fertile slopes is the representation of the goddess Venus (Aphrodite), and in the aspect of Mother Nature, is Demeter (Ceres), the goddess of the harvest, which makes the seed germinate.
In its general set of values, refers to women’s responsibility and diligence feature, her maternal sense and hence the figure of The Empress is represented as a kind of midwife, a woman in gestation, symbol of motherhood and conception, one of the highest values of the female sex.
When this arcane appears head up that means initiative, responsibility, high (but noble and controlled) ambitions, high projects, future forecast, strong character, fertility (both ideas, views, or maternity benefits), dynamism, material wealth, clear vision and specific facts or issues.
Also, exact capacity to make decisions, usually accurate, vision to solve family, professional or social difficulties, elegance to avoid obstacles and setbacks, desire for improvement, leadership, acumen, wisdom, sense of protection of the family, finding the best and bids of conquest in all aspects and concepts.
When this arcane appears upside down, as with almost all of the remainder, a regressive movement or an investment in the virtues become defects it occurs. Since the card upside down, evidence sterility, loss or lack of goods and properties, indecision.
In addition, it means lack of responsibility, abulia, lethargy, inhibition facing situations or difficulties, lack of marital harmony, falsehood, senses obfuscation, immaturity, few ambitions and hazards due to lack of character and will.
From the sexual aspect, this card symbolizes the pragmatic and conscious woman who hardly is carried away by the vehement passions and even love essentially subjected to personal interests. Sex never damps her vision, as above above her is the innate sense of responsibility. It is woman who lost for the fleeting pleasures of a night, as she seeks profitable, durable and convenient connections to her interests.
In conclusion, this card appears headed up in your throw, your life will be filled with fertility, success, wealth, extravagance and balance. It also represents motherhood, children or a businesswoman. On the contrary, if it appears upside down: lack of concentration and infidelity.
ALFA