The Emperor
The Emperor appears as an alluring, dark figure with a thirst for blood, ambitious and cunning as he declares possession over his dominion. Upright, the card urges a fierce, determined pursuit of needs and goals—sink your teeth into life, drink until you have what you need to survive, and hunt your dreams until you conquer each task. Reversed, it warns of manipulative people and control struggles, emphasizing that you do not have to let them into your life. It advises asserting boundaries, deciding the rules you live by, and choosing what is best for your own interests.
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The Emperor
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Alluring and dark, with a thirst for blood, the Emperor is ambitious and cunning as he declares possession over the eternal future of all within his dominion.
Upright
How badly do you want what you need? Under the dead of night, sink your teeth into life and drink until you have all that you need to survive. Hunt your dreams until you've conquered each task—or until first light pierces the dawn.
Reversed
Manipulative people struggle with control issues, but that does not mean you have to let them in your life. You get to decide the rules you live by, and when you find that someone is crossing a boundary, let them know by asserting your right to choose what is best for your own interests.
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