IV – The Emperor
As you might imagine from the card depiction and the name, The Emperor represents power, authority and influence. By drawing this card, you may either meet someone with these qualities or; you possess them yourself – but perhaps you do not recognise these abilities as ones you own.
If you have been kicking around a business idea, have been looking for a new job, or want a promotion and more responsibility at work – then The Emperor card is a great omen, suggesting you are ready for what you wish. This card is also a timely reminder that to get others; to have faith in us, we must first believe in ourselves!
Those in life that have Emperor qualities are likely in jobs that exert influence – people look up to them. Whilst they recognise the significance of this, they are not egotistical. They want to earn people’s respect from their achievements, not from; their job or worldly goods.
One word of caution around this card; The Emperor is ruled by Aries – with a tendency to rush in; and act; in a headstrong way. It is up to you to recognise when going to battle over what you want and need is important and when a less sentimental, strategic approach is required.
V – The Hierophant
The Hierophant is an unusual word and not one that immediately conjures up a meaning. But if I told you; that in some decks, this card is referred to as the Pope then; you begin to imagine the spirituality and mystery behind it.
This card rarely describes a person; it is usually about a situation – a scenario; where you should do your best to behave in a prudent way that abides by the rules – whilst keeping the spotlight off yourself.
You will notice; in most depictions of this card, the Hierophant is holding a triple cross; this represents different aspects of your life: physical, spiritual and material. It is a reminder that we need to make time; for incorporating; some form of spiritual devotion into our daily lives, in order to feel balance.
This card can very often act as a warning, particularly if you are experiencing difficulties in relationships (of any variety). The message is; it is almost always a good idea to take the moral high ground and to practise what you preach. I.e., behave and act as you wish others would around you!
If you needed to sum up this card in a few words, they would be patience, self-control, understanding, forgiveness and compassion.
Posted: 21/04/2023
