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The Gentlest Touch Is Often The Most Powerful
A king may either be a good or terrible monarch. A good king does not burden his subjects with his demands; instead, he ensures that happiness is achieved via the regimen he establishes. His power is limited to ensuring the survival of his realm. But what if the monarch is bad?
A terrible monarch will either exploit his authority to manipulate his subjects or impose excessive order and structure. He will not tolerate anything that he does not consider to be consistent with his reign, even if it is not detrimental to the kingdom. A good monarch keeps the country under his control; a bad king oppresses the land until it crumbles under the strain.
Similar to how the Empress represents a mothering influence, The Emperor represents a fatherly influence. He instills a sense of strength, confidence, and ambition. When this influence is missing in a person’s life it can lead to laziness, lethargy, and a hedonistic approach to life. At the same time, when this energy is in excess it can lead to work-a-holism and a lack of spiritual growth. Keeping this energy in balance is essential to leading a healthy and happy life.
When you draw this card, you should ask yourself the following questions: Are you a good or terrible king as the “king of your life”? What is your approach to dealing with other people in your life? Is your word binding? Are you a stickler about sticking to your plans? Do you make any plans at all? Do you feel in charge of your life? Do you need more or less of a regimen? Always ask yourself how you might create harmony to these male forces in your life while addressing the Emperor card.
What The Emperor Means for You Today
The Emperor has appeared to you today to encourage you to keep moving forward and not to give up on your goals. The Emperor represents a person with unshakable confidence who knows how and when to use his force of will. He also knows when the work he can do is done and when it’s time to step back and let nature do the rest. If you’ve been working hard on something important to you, do what you can but remember that there needs to be a balance in how much willpower you exert each day. Working 15 hour days can only be sustainable for so long before you burn out and have to take an even longer break. Sometimes less is more.
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