The Emperor
The Emperor depicts Thor seated on his throne atop a mountain of human skulls, armed with Mjölnir and surrounded by lightning and Norse tattoos, conveying a presence of decisive physical power and readiness for action. The image, including ram heads and the glowing Rune Thurisaz on his belt, emphasizes strength, protection, and focused intent. Upright meanings stress demonstrating capabilities, setting clear expectations, and prioritizing action and results. Reversed meanings warn of poor boundaries, excessive rigidity, unreliability, and unrealistically high expectations.
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Description
Thor sits on his throne, atop a mountain of human skulls. The red-haired god has a determined look upon his face. Many Nordic patterns are tattooed over his body. Lightning flashes all around him, as he waits, poised to take action. His weapon, the mighty hammer Mjölnir, is perched at his side within reach if he needs it. Thor wears battle armor and heavy metal gloves and bracers over his hands. His belt bears the Rune Thurisaz, glowing in bright red. Two ram heads rest by one side of the mighty god.
Upright
physical power, demonstrating capabilities, set clear expectations, focus on action and results.
Reversed
lack of good boundaries, being too rigid, unreliable, have too high expectations.
Rune
Thurisaz. Strength, protection, focus.
Visual Description
A powerful, bearded warrior sits on a stone throne beneath a stormy sky and branching lightning. He wears fur and leather, has braided red hair, visible tattoos, and a large belt buckle with a rune; a ram's head appears to his right. The throne and surrounding rocks are carved with angular patterns and skulls lie near his feet. The Roman numeral "IV" is printed at the top of the card and the title "THE EMPEROR" appears at the bottom.
Runic tarot
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