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The Empress

Card Information

Number: 3

Element: Earth

Planet/Sign: Venus

Description

A woman sits on a throne in a lush garden, wearing a crown of stars and holding a scepter.

Symbolism

  • Lush Garden: Fertility, abundance
  • Crown of Stars: Connection to the heavens
  • Scepter: Power, authority

Meanings

Upright

  • Fertility
  • Nurturing
  • Abundance
  • Sensuality

Reversed

  • Creative block
  • Dependence
  • Smothering

Interpretation

The Empress represents the abundance of nature, nurturing energy, and creative expression.

In a Reading

The Empress suggests a time of growth, nurturing, and enjoying the fruits of your labor.