nuttyprofessor
I think we all agree that the Emperor represents the father archetype, with this difference that he is not working from 9 to 5 to provide for the family, but can resort to the treasure left by his own parents. His power too is not attained by own merit, but inherited. Accordingly, his posture is relaxed, because he doesn't have to compete to stay in power, hereby procuring stability for the nation. The meaning in a reading is imo someone who has got authority assigned, but doesn't need powerplay to retain his superiority.
The Empress should represent the mother archetype, but contrary to what we would expect she doesn't show much of the motherly features of love, understanding and caretaking, that compensate the authority of the Emperor. Instead of her chest, her throat is protruding, and she has somewhat the face of a tomboy. I am using the ISIS version, and infer from the Queen of Wands, that the artist was able to draw attractive female faces.
Is there a reason for this? Should I take other meanings for the Empress, or just don't follow my personal impression of the image?
The Empress should represent the mother archetype, but contrary to what we would expect she doesn't show much of the motherly features of love, understanding and caretaking, that compensate the authority of the Emperor. Instead of her chest, her throat is protruding, and she has somewhat the face of a tomboy. I am using the ISIS version, and infer from the Queen of Wands, that the artist was able to draw attractive female faces.
Is there a reason for this? Should I take other meanings for the Empress, or just don't follow my personal impression of the image?