Auraveil
Major Arcana
The Emperor
- authority
- structure
- stability
- leadership
- discipline
- protection
- Element
- Fire
- Astrology
- Aries
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Number
- 4
- Hebrew letter
- Heh
- Archetype
- The father
Imagery and symbolism
A bearded ruler sits on a stone throne carved with rams' heads, holding an ankh-shaped sceptre and an orb. He wears armour beneath his red robe, with barren mountains rising behind him.
- stone throne
- rams' heads
- ankh sceptre
- orb
- armour
- barren mountains
Upright meaning
Upright- authority
- structure
- stability
- leadership
- discipline
- protection
Order, discipline and a firm foundation bring success. Take charge, set clear boundaries and rely on logic and strategy to build something lasting.
Reversed meaning
- domination
- rigidity
- control issues
- lack of discipline
- abuse of power
Authority has turned into control, or structure is missing altogether. Examine your relationship with power — whether you are too rigid or struggling to lead your own life.
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