The Emperor in Tarot: An In-Depth Guide
Based on the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck
The Fool set out on his journey with excitement and enthusiasm. His first encounter was The Magician, who gave him all the tools and resources he needed to make his dreams come true, provided he does the work. Then, he met The High Priestess, who encouraged him to look beyond the veil to acknowledge the spiritual side of life — the mystical, intuitive, subconscious parts. Now, The Fool must meet The Emperor, the bringer of discipline, structure, law, and order.
A General Overview of The Emperor in Tarot
The image of The Emperor in the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is that of a male figure seated on a throne and his feet planted firmly on the ground. He sits with his upper body held erect and upright on his throne, adorned with four rams heads.
His head faces forward while holding an orb in one hand, representing power and dominion over all he surveys (not to mention the material world). In his left hand, he holds a scepter, the symbol of life and fertility. This card suggests that things must be organized in a certain way for The Fool to reach his goals.
