Indigo Rose
The powerful and authoritative figure in this card is clearly the master of his own destiny. On his shoulder is an emblem of the sun, and the torch he holds in his right hand symbolizes the light of his own hard-won truth. Whether he is wealthy or poor, the Rebel is really an emperor because he has broken the chains of society's repressive conditioning and opinions. He has formed himself by embracing all the colors of the rainbow, emerging from the dark and formless roots of his unconsious past and growing wings to fly into the sky. His very way of being rebellious-not becuase he is fighting against anybody or anything, but because he has discovered his own true nature and is determined to live in accordance with it. The eagle is his spirit animal, a messenger between earth and sky.Osho Zen Tarot by Osho
Upon just looking at the card, I have a hard time identifying with it. Having read this excerpt from the book, it makes a bit more sense to me. From this I see that I am very rooted in the traditional Emperor card, which feels very much like authoritative control. Here, this card seems the opposite...rebelling against authoritative control.
Upon just looking at the card, I have a hard time identifying with it. Having read this excerpt from the book, it makes a bit more sense to me. From this I see that I am very rooted in the traditional Emperor card, which feels very much like authoritative control. Here, this card seems the opposite...rebelling against authoritative control.