04. The Emperor
The Emperor symbolizes power and experience. He possesses the ability to understand the profound truths of the universe. His strong and solid physique reflects masculine strength and unwavering will. With extraordinary charisma, he attracts and harnesses resources—each as precious and potent as raw gems. The neatly arranged arches symbolize his excellent organizational and management skills. The thorns that once bound him have now fallen away, representing his liberation from past constraints, leaving him more mature and powerful than before.
Upright
Keywords: Authority, leadership, divine masculine energy, fatherhood, order, self-control, personal power, experience, confidence, willpower, ambition, capability, determination, law
Reversed
Keywords: Tyranny, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility, abuse of power, immaturity, violence, weak will, childishness, wounded masculine energy