The Empress

From...The Tarot Bible by Sarah Bartlett




KEY WORDS
Action, development, feminine vitality, sensual pleasure, abundance, compassion, creativity, nurturing, feeling good about life

KEY PHRASES
*Focusing on beauty & art
*In harmony with the natural world
*Being extravagant
*Luxurious living
*Sensual awareness

INTERPRETATION
The Empress represents the creative, .nurturing aspect of the feline. Her archetype is one of abundance, fertility and creativity. This card is concerned with nature, the arts, grace, beauty and, at its worst, greed, possessiveness and overindulgence.

   When you draw this card in a "you now" position, it can indicate your nurturing instinct is powerful and you need to concentrate on creating harmony in your relationships.
Alternatively, perhaps you need to nurture your own heart or get in touch with your sexual needs.

   This card can indicate you are in the process of mothering someone or about to become a mother. But it can also suggest a mother figure is going to be an important influence in your life.
 
If you draw this card in a "future outcome" position, you can be assured of progress in any plan, however daunting it may seem.

   If you asked a question about relationships, the Empress indicates you might have to motivate your partner or mother them. It can also suggest that there is a disruptive female influence in your life, especially if in the "blockage" position. This could be someone at work or your mother.

   Material wealth or property will be important to you in a "future" position, but its also time to be creative with your life rather than assume things will just fall in your lap. The Empress reveals that you must be aware of your instinctive nature as well as the rational.