The Emperor Tarot Card: A Role Model
When considering the Emperor tarot card, think of somebody who is an authority figure, a rule maker. This is a quality of this card, no doubt. At the same time though, think beyond the concept that this card represents an authority figure and rule maker. Yes, this card does conjure images of power. This is most certainly somebody who is in charge and in control of a situation. It brings to mind a person who is looked up to and respected. It is easy to think of this card as being about the person in charge. But there is more to it than that. Being in charge can mean more than mere authority. Dig deeper in your thoughts of this card. See it as more than these things. See it not just as a power-figure, but as somebody who genuinely cares. This can be somebody who is in a position to use his/her power to genuinely and positively affect another person’s life.
Think about the fatherly qualities of the emperor. What brings out the quality of nurturing in you? What are you doing when you feel you are doing the best for another person, somebody who genuinely appreciates and needs you? How do you genuinely enhance the growth and wellbeing of others? What are you doing when you feel you are making the most difference? This is just as important when considering the qualities of a rule maker, boss, or authority figure. The emperor can also be thought of as a father and/or father figure. This is somebody who is looked up to and depended on. This is somebody who is doing his/her best on behalf of those he/she cares about.
When the emperor card comes up for you in a reading, ask yourself in what way you are looked up to? Consider how you are doing your best on the behalf of another’s highest good. Be completely honest with yourself and ponder what more you can do. What more can you do to make another’s life as good as it can be? What wisdom and experience can you share? How can the life you have lived, are living, create security and wellbeing for those you care about? Take stock of those who look up to you, admire you, and depend on you. Take this into consideration and realize that you are a role model. Take this seriously. There are so many simple things you can do to enhance the life of those around you. Let the emperor card remind you of this and inspire you to be a strong role model.