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Empress tarot card meanings and Astrology
Empress tarot card is connected to Venus, the planet that rules our heart, affection, women, love, nurturing, desire, pleasure, feminine sexuality, relationships, beauty, fashion, and art. Venus represents the fullness of womanhood and the positive influences of the women in our life. Venus is non-aggressive, leaving conflict to her cosmic lover Mars.
Venus rules both Taurus, the sign of the Hierophant, and Libra, the sign for Justice. Both signs are associated with affection, sociability, love of beauty. The Taurean nature of Venus is more sensuous and materialistic while the Libran side is more refined and artistic. Venus is exaggerated in Pisces, which with the vibration of Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, creates heighten spiritual experiences. Learn more about Venus in astrology on Cafe Astrology website here.
Empress In The Vision Quest
Empress speaks of the merging of the Masculine and Feminine in the vision quest, which is why the Empress is holding a wand. This vision quest is described in an old Norse story about Völund the smith. He turns himself into a valkyrie after sharing precious mead with his Soul (High Priestess). He flies out of the vision quest, but first he tells the Downstairs King (Subconscious) what he has done. The Downstairs King is the Emperor tarot card. You can read all about Völund the smith here.
Empress tarot card meanings upright
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Empress tarot card meanings in a general reading
Empress tarot card represents feminine power, a nurturer, and a family-oriented person. It speaks of our mother or a mother figure, abundance, femininity, fertility, and the love of the home and family. This card also speaks of being very empowered both in our feminine and masculine energies.
Empress tarot card meanings in a love reading
In a love reading, the Empress tarot card signifies long-lasting love and loyalty. This card speaks of love that is very unconditional. The Seeker has a lot to give in personal relationships.
Empress tarot card meanings in a career reading
In a career reading, the Empress tarot card denotes careers in the beauty and fashion industry. Empress tarot card also signifies working from home. The Empress is also very intelligent and can do well in any career where she can use her intellect and creativity.
The Empress tarot card meanings as feelings
Empress tarot card meanings as Personality types
The Empress card speaks of someone warm, intelligent, loving, charismatic, and beautiful. This is someone who loves deeply. They often make loving partners and parents. They are high-value people and desire recognition from their peers. This is someone with both looks and brains.
Empress tarot card meanings reversed
Empress tarot card meanings reversed can speak of neglect where there should be nurturing. The nurturing instincts could be lacking in the situation. This card often shows up reversed when the Seeker is feeling self-conscious about their appearance. They could be very judgmental of themselves when this card shows up reversed.
Empress tarot card meanings reversed as Personality types
The reversed meanings of the tarot cards often speak of the Seeker acting out due to being under a lot of stress. This can bring out the shadow aspect of the person.
The Empress tarot card reversed can denote someone who feels alone. It can speak of someone who doesn’t believe in their own beauty. They sometimes hide their light and make themselves less attractive on purpose. They are often scared of love and they are afraid of attention. They don’t believe they deserve it.
Empress tarot card combinations
Some important tarot card combinations including the Empress.
The Empress(III) + The Hierophant: A bride. A wedding.
The Empress(III) + The Chariot: Success in the beauty industry.
The Empress(III) + Strength: A healer.
The Empress(III) + Five of pentacles: Loneliness.
The Empress(III) + Nine of Pentacles: A beautiful home and garden.
The Empress(III) + Ten of pentacles: A strong family.
The Empress(III) + Page of pentacles: A model. Modeling.
The Empress(III) + Knight of pentacles: Changing your career to be more abundant.
The Empress(III) + King of pentacles: Great riches. Success in the home and in a career.
The Empress(III) + Six of cups: Happy children.
The Empress(III) + Eight of cups: Finding your dream.
The Empress(III) + Queen of cups: Natural therapist.
The Empress(III) + Five of swords: Feeling unattractive.
The Empress(III) + Six of swords: Moving to a beautiful location.
The Empress(III) + Queen of swords: Career orientation.
The Empress(III) + Ace of wands: Birth of a business plan. Birth of a creative idea.
The Empress(III) + Seven of wands: Protecting your family.
The Empress(III) + Page of wands: Photography.
Empress tarot card meanings summary
Empress tarot card meanings denote beauty, harmony, love, motherhood, parenting, family, nurturing, good health, and abundance. The Empress manifests abundance through nurturing and caring for others, showing others love and appreciation and creating an oasis of comfort and safety. The Empress is a very positive tarot card as it signifies the Seeker’s well-being operating at optimum levels.



This is someone nurturing, affectionate, and sensual. Love feels fertile, abundant, and safe. They want to care for, protect, and grow something beautiful together. Empress speaks of someone who desires respect and admiration from their partner.
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