Femininity, Abundance, New Opportunities, Nurturing, Stability, Nature, Sensuality, Creativity, Beauty, Fertility
Ruling Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Empress
Number 3, The Empress
The word Empress in this deck does not have to refer to someone being female, but rather as someone having a strong feminine energy. Here we see a Pixie resting on their throne of flowers. There is an abundance of nature surrounding them. With the Empress card comes a sense of harmony and grace. They hold a butterfly made of pure light, representing change, growth, new opportunities, creation and a connection to the spiritual realm.
The Empress is here to remind us to be kind and take care of ourselves. We cannot pour from an empty cup. In order to be there for others, we must first take care of our own needs.
This card has a strong sense of nurturing. This nurturing can be for a plant, child, a loved one, a new idea or project, or simply just be ones way of life. Whatever it is you choose to nurture, know that the Empress is here to tell you that it will end in success.
The Empress card also encourages us to spend time in nature. Go forest bathing. Breathe in fresh air. Take a long walk and touch every tree you pass.
Reverse:
Upright:
Lack of growth, Feeling stuck, Insecurity, Negligence, Smothering
Card in Reverse:
While the Empress card does represent care and nurturing, it is possible to overdo it. In reverse, this card can suggest that you may be placing yourself into other peoples affairs a little too much. You may be neglecting your own needs and putting the needs of others above yours. While it's nice to think of others and be there for them, sometimes our good intentions can do the opposite.
Alternatively, you may be feeling like you lack nurturing. You may be in search for your Empress and are relying a bit too much on the care and decisions of others to get you by. It is important to become our own Empress and take care of ourselves. Think about one small thing you can do for yourself today that will help you build up the confidence you need in order to become more independent.
