The Tarot Emperor

Keywords

Leadership, authority, assertiveness, organization, courage, dynamics, fairness, and, when reversed, self-righteousness and abuse

The Lesson of the Tarot Emperor is Leadership

The Fool meets, accepts, and appreciates the masculine, authoritarian, kingly aspect of the personality.

Personality (Strengths & Weaknesses)

Choleric Type 1 is associated with the Violet HSP Personality (Fire).

Choleric Type 2 is associated with the Indigo HSP Personality (Fire).

The Tarot Emperor Traditional Meanings

You're likely concerned with your status in society. However, your ability to use rational thought and direct action to achieve worldly success is honorable. Rest assured, your stable mind and organized governance have created a structured environment for all under your leadership and care. For this, you are greatly respected.

You are a natural leader, and your power, authority, and diplomacy often amaze others. For this, you are greatly admired. And yet, there are times, you are a moody rascal, and the boy (or girl) you once were, who wished to escape responsibility at all costs, comes out for a visit. It's understandable how you must, at times, despise those who are above you. Remember, always, the value of understanding, kindness, and compassion.

Don't allow responsibility and logic to turn your heart cold to the softer side of life. To forget this will only make you appear weak and bullish. Do not forget you have friends and family to share the loving side of yourself with.

The Tarot Emperor Biblical Meanings

The Tarot Emperor represents the law of nature (logic and order). He prays to God to recognize and respect the needs of others under his authority and to help him make right and fair decisions as a leader. He is, like Jesus, the fatherly shepherd who provides for and protects his followers. Understanding that he, too, is subject to the law, he asks God, his steadfast companion, for guidance in being a proper and respectful citizen as he goes about his daily tasks. Whether he is rich or poor, he lets go of envy. The Emperor prays not to be selfish or egotistical but to reign and be reigned over while allowing God's law to rule over all.

Keywords: Leadership under God, authority, order, discipline, assertiveness, organization, foundation, stability, courage, dynamics, fairness, or self-righteous, failing, or abusive.

Romans 13:1 – Let every person be subject to governing authorities.

The Tarot Emperor in Health Readings

In my Taroscendence consultations, when this card appears in a wellness context, I explore nervous system support, stress reduction, natural remedies, and lifestyle adjustments that help your body feel safer and more regulated. Tarot health meanings aren't provided here because of the possibility of using a remedy that's not in your best interest. If you would like a healthy nudge in the right direction, you are welcome to request a consult from me.

Tarot Meditation

How can you become more organized and structured to meet your goals?

Food Remedies

Cholerics tend to do very well on vegetarian diets. Ordinary table salt and salty foods, aged cheeses, vinegar and alcohol, high-fat and fried foods, excessive red meat, highly sour foods, fermented foods, and very hot spices will bother the Choleric temperament.

Choleric 1 (Violet): See Raising Violet/Choleric Temperament Energy Levels

Choleric 2 (Indigo): See Raising Indigo/Choleric Temperament Energy Levels

Choosing Herb & Essential Oil Remedies

Choleric 1 (Violet): Cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, myrrh, peppermint, sandalwood, rosemary, rosewood, viola, violet Leaf, and white spruce

Choleric 2 (Indigo): Beech, calendula (marigold), cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, helichrysum, hyacinth, jasmine, juniper, lavender, marjoram, myrrh, musk, petitgrain, Roman chamomile, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme, viola, violet leaf, vervain, and white spruce

Stones & Crystals

Choleric 1 (Violet): Clear quartz crystal, amethyst (deep violet), fluorite, clear diamond, rock crystal, sugilite, onyx, and opal

Choleric 2 (Indigo): Lapis lazuli, moonstone, sapphire, clear quartz crystal, dark blue kyanite, charoite, tanzanite, blue aventurine, sodalite, sugilite (rich purple), purple fluorite, dumortierite, diamond, jet, jade, falcon's eye, and rainbow fluorite

Artwork: Lamia and the Soldier by John William Waterhouse, 1905