The Emperor
Video Interpretation: The Emperor
Principle: Harmonious with the cause and effect laws.
Key Words: Uses obvious laws, ambition, authority, worldly success, father-figure, structure, solid foundation, logical, rational.
Key Feelings: The feeling that when you perform a task, you will get the expected results for that particular task.
Description: This card defines the laws of cause and effect. For every thought, feeling and action, there is a response, emotion and result. There is no getting around these laws. Upright, this card shows that these laws are at work in a harmonious way. It is the good feeling of being treated well after treating people the way that you would like them to treat you. Its power comes from conscious use of the energy that supports the laws. You are encouraged to honor the law and let it play out to the expected outcome.
Principle: Harmonious with the cause and effect laws.
Key Words: Uses obvious laws, ambition, authority, worldly success, father-figure, structure, solid foundation, logical, rational.
Key Feelings: The feeling that when you perform a task, you will get the expected results for that particular task.
Description: This card defines the laws of cause and effect. For every thought, feeling and action, there is a response, emotion and result. There is no getting around these laws. Upright, this card shows that these laws are at work in a harmonious way. It is the good feeling of being treated well after treating people the way that you would like them to treat you. Its power comes from conscious use of the energy that supports the laws. You are encouraged to honor the law and let it play out to the expected outcome.
Zodiac: Scorpio
Words: Passionate, perceptive, resourceful, psychological, prowling, determined, fixed, focused, faithful, ambitious.
Description: The traits of this energy tend to bring up all the common attributes of the Scorpio archetype. Here we find a presence that has vision, intelligence, power and is linked to the majestic bird that symbolizes freedom and perceptiveness. These characters have the ability to see things more clearly than others. Known for their intensity, they throw themselves into whatever they do. Real power is the goal, even if it’s done from behind the scenes. These are the types of people that know what they want, but they wait for it to come to them rather than running after it. They sit back and take pride in their strategy as if they know how things will play out. Confrontations are not a problem and they never give up nor do they let themselves be intimidated. The darker side of life intrigues them and they possess amazing regenerative powers to heal, create and transform.
Words: Passionate, perceptive, resourceful, psychological, prowling, determined, fixed, focused, faithful, ambitious.
Description: The traits of this energy tend to bring up all the common attributes of the Scorpio archetype. Here we find a presence that has vision, intelligence, power and is linked to the majestic bird that symbolizes freedom and perceptiveness. These characters have the ability to see things more clearly than others. Known for their intensity, they throw themselves into whatever they do. Real power is the goal, even if it’s done from behind the scenes. These are the types of people that know what they want, but they wait for it to come to them rather than running after it. They sit back and take pride in their strategy as if they know how things will play out. Confrontations are not a problem and they never give up nor do they let themselves be intimidated. The darker side of life intrigues them and they possess amazing regenerative powers to heal, create and transform.
Animal: Eagle
Key Words: Spirit, recognition.
Description: The eagle represents the Great Spirit and the connection to divine while being grounded at same time. It is a keen observer of the patterns of life. It’s grace through hard work, understanding and completion of tests of initiation requiring personal energy. Think having the courage to rise above the mundane issues in life and soar. This energy could represent the coming of a spiritual test or personal refinement. Look beyond the horizon and meet the challenge. Feel the illumination from above and the freedom. Mental thought patterns should be clear and powerful.
Key Words: Spirit, recognition.
Description: The eagle represents the Great Spirit and the connection to divine while being grounded at same time. It is a keen observer of the patterns of life. It’s grace through hard work, understanding and completion of tests of initiation requiring personal energy. Think having the courage to rise above the mundane issues in life and soar. This energy could represent the coming of a spiritual test or personal refinement. Look beyond the horizon and meet the challenge. Feel the illumination from above and the freedom. Mental thought patterns should be clear and powerful.
Symbol: Rams head
Words: Leadership, instinct, decisive.
Description: This energy brings determination, action, initiative and leadership. It is the energy that empowers a leader or authority. Upright, you might be seen as, or simply instinctively leading in your current situation. Others may see you as the one with initiative, the one that makes the decision. It may feel easy to make these decisions and others may jump into action on your every word. Be mindful of your battles and stand your ground. Honor your protective instincts.
Words: Leadership, instinct, decisive.
Description: This energy brings determination, action, initiative and leadership. It is the energy that empowers a leader or authority. Upright, you might be seen as, or simply instinctively leading in your current situation. Others may see you as the one with initiative, the one that makes the decision. It may feel easy to make these decisions and others may jump into action on your every word. Be mindful of your battles and stand your ground. Honor your protective instincts.
Element: Ether
Words: Consciousness, karma, attraction.
Description: Ether is the material that fills the universe. It permeates everything. It is everywhere always. It is the animating force and is subtler than light. It is associated with purity and clarity. It is transparent and moves cyclically or naturally. It is unchanging, divine and infallible.
Words: Consciousness, karma, attraction.
Description: Ether is the material that fills the universe. It permeates everything. It is everywhere always. It is the animating force and is subtler than light. It is associated with purity and clarity. It is transparent and moves cyclically or naturally. It is unchanging, divine and infallible.
The Emperor (↓)
Video Interpretation: The Emperor (↓)
Principle: Not understanding how cause and effect laws work.
Key Words: Unaware of obvious laws, domination, excessive control, rigidity, illogical, airy foundation, worldly avoidance.
Key Feelings: The feeling that there is no connection between cause and effect. Or not comprehending why something happened.
Description: Reversed, this card indicates a state of discord with the natural laws. It is either a lack of understanding regarding how they work or the conscious decision to not follow them. It leads to being treated like crap because you’re treating people like crap. Upright or reversed, the power and intensity of this card is directly related to the energy that is put into the experience. To break the cycle, you are encouraged to explore for the root cause of the problem in order to make refinements in your behavior so as to produce a different result.
Principle: Not understanding how cause and effect laws work.
Key Words: Unaware of obvious laws, domination, excessive control, rigidity, illogical, airy foundation, worldly avoidance.
Key Feelings: The feeling that there is no connection between cause and effect. Or not comprehending why something happened.
Description: Reversed, this card indicates a state of discord with the natural laws. It is either a lack of understanding regarding how they work or the conscious decision to not follow them. It leads to being treated like crap because you’re treating people like crap. Upright or reversed, the power and intensity of this card is directly related to the energy that is put into the experience. To break the cycle, you are encouraged to explore for the root cause of the problem in order to make refinements in your behavior so as to produce a different result.
Zodiac: Scorpio
Words: Possessive, probing, jealous, resentful, manipulative.
Description: Reversed, the traits of this energy tend to bring up all the more difficult aspects associated with the Scorpio archetype. Here we have a presence that commands respect and sometimes - fear - for it can come across as powerful and determined. They do not stand for superficiality and possess a means to see right through you. It seems as if they can read between the lines of what you are saying. They love the darker side of life and stand ready to investigate just about anything. There is never a shortage of willpower and trauma seems to follow them in whatever they do. They plan their moves carefully and deliberately for their can be an overshadowing sense of paranoia. There is a strong desire to keep their actions private.
Words: Possessive, probing, jealous, resentful, manipulative.
Description: Reversed, the traits of this energy tend to bring up all the more difficult aspects associated with the Scorpio archetype. Here we have a presence that commands respect and sometimes - fear - for it can come across as powerful and determined. They do not stand for superficiality and possess a means to see right through you. It seems as if they can read between the lines of what you are saying. They love the darker side of life and stand ready to investigate just about anything. There is never a shortage of willpower and trauma seems to follow them in whatever they do. They plan their moves carefully and deliberately for their can be an overshadowing sense of paranoia. There is a strong desire to keep their actions private.
Animal: Eagle
Key Words: Separation from spirit.
Description: Reversed, the eagle shows a forgotten connection to the Great Spirit. There may be a failure to recognize that illumination is offered to those that seek it. You're not looking towards the divine. Lift your head and recompose yourself. Find trust in the wind. Reign your thoughts in and take control of your situation. Strive to make divine connections.
Key Words: Separation from spirit.
Description: Reversed, the eagle shows a forgotten connection to the Great Spirit. There may be a failure to recognize that illumination is offered to those that seek it. You're not looking towards the divine. Lift your head and recompose yourself. Find trust in the wind. Reign your thoughts in and take control of your situation. Strive to make divine connections.
Symbol: Rams head
Words: Leadership, blockages, frustrations.
Description: Reversed brings energy that is fearless, powerful and direct. You may feel like you're slamming your head against the wall and making no progress. Each time you make a new approach to a problem, you're stopped dead in your tracks. The blockages are relatively painless, but frustrating. Or, it may be that drive has gone missing or your energy has been all used up. We are encouraged to take a breath and let the existing processes play through. Give the obstacle time to pass. Protect your resources and regroup.
Words: Leadership, blockages, frustrations.
Description: Reversed brings energy that is fearless, powerful and direct. You may feel like you're slamming your head against the wall and making no progress. Each time you make a new approach to a problem, you're stopped dead in your tracks. The blockages are relatively painless, but frustrating. Or, it may be that drive has gone missing or your energy has been all used up. We are encouraged to take a breath and let the existing processes play through. Give the obstacle time to pass. Protect your resources and regroup.
Element: Ether
Words: Unconsciousness, repulsion, judgment.
Description: Reversed, it would seem that the Ether that fills the universe has no purpose, cause or direction. It is everywhere, but does nothing. It animates, but cannot be seen doing so. It is subtler than light yet there is no concept of its existence. Clarity and purity are missing or simply not applied. Things change in unexpected ways and there is a strong sense that everything is flawed.
Words: Unconsciousness, repulsion, judgment.
Description: Reversed, it would seem that the Ether that fills the universe has no purpose, cause or direction. It is everywhere, but does nothing. It animates, but cannot be seen doing so. It is subtler than light yet there is no concept of its existence. Clarity and purity are missing or simply not applied. Things change in unexpected ways and there is a strong sense that everything is flawed.