Emperor

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 29 Apr 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Robin	29 Apr 2005
Question about him. What does he signify if he comes out as the outcome of a relationship. All surrounding cards of feelings between the two look good for a relationship, i.e...9 of cups, 10 of pentacles (his her feelings) Heirophant, 6 of Pentacles (what they need), and other mutually happy cards. So the relationship seems as though it's in a good place. but the outcome for the relationship as the Emperor... I am stumped on. what could this signify for the two? Thanks so much, Robin

MercyMe	29 Apr 2005
Someone very much wants/needs to be in control. But the Emperor also signifies safety and protection, so it could indicate a strong, safe relationship. ~Mercy

Thirteen	30 Apr 2005
Given the other cards, it could indicate that the outcome is a very well run kingdom--as it were. Some couples like spontaneity, chaos even; Others like routine, focus, ambition. I've got friends like that. Goal #1, marry. Goal #2, get a house. Goal #3, have a kid....an inbetween, the like to keep to a routine. They like to feel they are in complete control of their lives--and their relationship. That's the emperor, a focused relationship, with strong goals and a well-organized battleplan for achieving them...and probably a dislike for chaos, upsets or anything that interferes with their controlled lives.

tarotbear	30 Apr 2005
Double-edged sword here. It could mean that one of you expects that he will run everything and the other will let him, or it can indicate the other expects him to run the show ('him' is a relative term, not a gender designate). There is always some controversy concerning a Court card (Yes, the Emperor and Empress can be considered Court but not suit cards) appearing as the final card or final outcome in a spread. Some say the card does not reflect the 'outcome' itself but a person who will help you achieve the 'outcome.' In this instance it may not be telling you to 'become' the emperor, but to seek out someone in an emperor position who can help, guide, or counsel you for the best way to achieve the best outcome.

psychic sue	30 Apr 2005
You could do another little spread for more info with the Emporer as the Significator. This is the only time when I think Significators are useful! Sue x

mingbop	30 Apr 2005
i would agree with thirteen....they need to make sure everything's in order, or one of them will get stressed out and the relationship will fail.

Robin	30 Apr 2005
Thank you MercyMe, Thirteen, tarotbear, psychic sue, and mingbop. Each point made really helped. Robin

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