The Empress is the Earth Mother, who creates and sustains life. Prolific and generous, she is the greatest provider. She pours forth riches from her body, the fruits and grains and greens of the earth, symbols of her deep love. She governs all things relating to motherhood: conception, gestation, birthing, and sustaining a child or other creative endeavor. She posseses an incredible magnetism that draws everyone to her, especially animals and children, who instinctively trust her maternal spirit.

The Empress reminds us of the magic and wonder of our own bodes, and the miracle that we, like her, have the capacity to give forth and nurture life. Her power lies in her reverence for the physical world. She loves nature, and delights in indulging her senses.

Her sensuality encompasses both the gentle intimacy of mothering and the fiery passions of a lover; either way, the Empress lives her life through love. She needs to share herself to be herself. Her generosity is so boundless that it can be overwhelming, and her unceasing proliferation can at times generate chaos.

In a reading, the Empress calls on you to love and care for yourself, body and soul. Follow your emotions and listen to your instincts. She also asks you to embody her qualities of nurturance, and give something of your own glory to the world.