3 | The Empress

Overview

The Empress represents nurturing, abundance, and creativity.

In a reflective reading, she encourages us to cultivate self-care, embrace your sensuality, and pour love into your creative projects and relationships.

The Empress reminds us of the importance of nurturing yourself and others, creating space for growth and abundance to flourish.  Tap into your creativity, and embrace the beauty and abundance that surrounds you. Through acts of nurturing and self-love, you can cultivate a sense of inner peace and encourage growth of thought and skill.

Symbolism

The crown of stars represents divine femininity and spiritual enlightenment. The wheat symbolizes abundance, growth and fertility. The heart-shaped shield with the Venus symbol represents love and compassion, and the waterfall symbolizes emotional nourishment and renewal. The lush garden represents growth and nurturing, and the scepter symbolizes authority and power.

How to read The Empress reflectively

Ask yourself questions like:

• How would I embody the energy of The Empress?

• If I added some creativity to the situation, where would that take me?

• What can I appreciate more in this situation?

• Am I taking anything for granted?

• Who or what could The Empress reflect, and what do I like/dislike about that?