Card 4

The Emperor

Brief Description

The Emperor embodies male energy, the father, and the builder, urging clear thought, decisive action, and leadership for the common good. He emphasizes structure and creating a framework to follow through on actions, as well as applying logic and mental strength to solve problems. The card calls for courage and firmness to face adversity while exercising authority responsibly. Reversed, it warns of irresponsibility, lack of authority or self-confidence, rigidity, and selfishness.

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Card Name

4- The Emperor

Meaning

This ghost represents the male energy, the father, the builder. Clear your thoughts, make decisions and act for the common good. Give yourself a framework to pursue your actions until the end. Make use of your leadership qualities, be courageous and strong to face adversity.

Keywords

Authority, structure, power, father figure, logic, problem solving, mental strength, leadership, law, regulation.

Keywords for the upside-down ghost

Irresponsibility, lack of authority and self-confidence, stiffness, egoism.

Visual Description

A small, smiling ghost sits on a stone throne at the top of green-carpeted steps, wearing a golden crown and a star-shaped medallion. Skulls and bones are arranged around the throne like decorative stones, and a low brick wall frames the scene with some crumbling areas. A warm orange sun hangs in the pale sky behind the figure. Piles of bricks and a bowl of stones sit near the foot of the steps.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Célia Melesville

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