The Emperor — Major Arcana IV of the Tarot de Marseille

Major Arcana · IV

The Emperor

material stability

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Meaning

"I am security"

Stability and power. It is the home, the family, security, protection. Action toward the exterior…

An arcanum that raises the question of masculinity: How was it transmitted by the father? What are the means to realize oneself as a man in reality?

In its negative aspect it symbolizes an excess of rigid rationalism.

Questions to reflect on

  • Am I satisfied with my work?
  • Do I take good care of my health?
  • Do I live in a territory that pleases me?
  • What am I building; to whom am I giving work?
  • Am I useful to others?
  • What is my relationship with my father?
  • Is there something that interests me more than money?
  • How is my work, my material life?
  • What am I building?
  • What is my relationship with my father, with the idea of power?
  • Do I need to control everything?
  • Am I mentally prepared to do what I want?
  • Am I an organized person?
  • In what ways could I improve?
  • Does the goal I have set for myself come from my narcissistic ego?
  • What competence or skill do I want to improve?
  • What aspects of my performance do I want to improve?
  • What is the opportunity I want to seize?