Albano-Waite IV: The Emperor

• Posted on April 1, 2010 at 1:43 pm

A stern-looking bearded man sits on a crown adorned by rams skulls. He wears armor and a purple robe, a crown and carries a scepter shaped like an Ankh, the ancient Egyptian symbol of life. He is the Emperor, King of the World, conqueror, leader, administrator.

According to The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tarot Spreads Illustrated, this card depicts the “Father of Civilization” and his archetypes are “Father” and architect/master builder.

Astrologically he is ruled by Aries.

In Numerology, the number 4 represents good foundations, discipline and organization. It can also indicate a blockage of some kind.

Upright, the card represents “solid foundation, strategic planning”

Reversed: “Time to make a plan, knuckle down”

What this card tells me personally is that I have a good foundation as a writer, but I need to sit down and apply what I’ve learned. It truly is time to make a decision and a plan and then knuckle down and do the work. I’ve been drifting too long.

What does this card say to you?

Lyndi

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