The Emperor, 5/IV
The Lesson - Leadership & Organization
El Greco (Domeneco Theotocopoulos). ‘St. Louis, King of France, with a Page’. (1586-96).
Lesson is Leadership: The Fool meets the masculine (yang) aspect of her personality.
Emperor coincides with the zodiac sign Aries, which governs the head, eyes, nose, face, lips, upper teeth, head-hair and adrenal glands.
Number Association: 4
Physical Body Associations: Head, head hair, eyes, nose, face, lips, upper teeth, shoulder (aches) and adrenal glands.
Upright Emperor’s Energy Wellness Advice
The Emperor is all about masculine control, power and the ability to lead well. He is a good provider, has a willingness to fight for domestic and community harmony. He has an unusual amount of common sense, is flexible and open to other's opinions.
The Emperor protects those he is responsible for at home as well as the work place.
He is a superb role model by setting limits, explaining things, establishing standards and providing order. He is the ‘Father’.
This card suggests you have the power to rule your own life. You have the ability or are being asked to take responsibility for your actions and make wise decisions in order to better your situation.
You may have the desire to create something of lasting value. You may have goals or visions you would like to turn into reality.
The Emperor suggests this person is good with math, money and business matters.
This card suggests that a project or venture will be very successful.
The Emperor implies you may be becoming your own person out in the world.
If you are looking for a job or promotion, you may get an offer because of your organizational skills.
Your skill at commanding respect, using disciplinary practices and being systematic make you an excellent leader.
Your status in society may be an issue for you at this time.
You may have the opportunity to come into contact with public officials.
Reversed Emperor’s Energy Wellness Advice
This card can represent the kingdom being out of control or turned upside down.
Have others, or yourself, lost faith in you because you are not making good decisions?
Have you become all brain and no heart? Or, is there no sexual outlet?
Are you dominating others, wielding your authority in a negative way or generally in conflict with the order of things?
Are you expecting others to do things your way or else? You may have to loosen the need to have such tight control.
Being too forceful with your ideas can get some negative reactions from others even if your ideas are good ones! Give others a chance to exercise their own power and make decisions. Notice good intentions. Reward abilities.
What is sapping your energy or keeping you from making wise decisions? Are you a ‘mama’s boy’ or a ‘daddy’s girl’? Are you depending too much upon a spouse?
Perhaps you are you resenting authority other than your own? You may have to trust a higher authority than yourself in this situation.
The Emperor usually handles finacial matters. He (or she) is the 'bread winner'. Sometimes this card in reverse can signify making unwise gambles with the kingdom's finances.
Are feelings of inferiority making you irritable? If you are wanting shirk your responsibilities because you feel you can live up to them, there is a need to get real.
The Captains Lady's Energy Wellness Recommendations
It is important to get a little more organized, whether it involves paper work or organizing your kingdom! You need a plan A and B. Structure is a key element. There is the potential here for something you are striving for to turn out well.
The Emperor may be prone to headaches, especially migraines, and sensitive eyes. Visit 'Stress Syndrome Management' for what to do for Chronic Pain and Headache. Watch those food and chemical allergies! Visit "Eating, Naturally!" for diet solutions.
Plan some time for relaxation and merriment. The Emperor can be a bear when he is upset. Take time to have those shoulders massaged! When is the last time you engaged in sexual activities? Perhaps this is a part of the problem? the Emperor has tremendous masculine energy that needs to be directed. If you do not have someone you can be that way with, get busy and do some organizing. Visit 'Claiming Radiance!' on how to make your castle a home full of positive energy!
You do have the power to rule your own life even if you may have made some past mistakes. Misusing your power and being controlling won't help though. For ideas on how to improve self-esteem, visit 'Dealing With Negativity'. There is no reason to feel cowardly. You have the power to change things, even if right now you are frustrated and don't think so!
Above all, make sure you are not letting your emotional state cloud your judgment or decision-making ability!
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