The Empress
Major arcana, number 3
Upright
Abundance and creation — the power to nurture and let things grow works best right now.
Reversed
You are neglecting yourself, or holding on far too tightly.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card The Empress mean?
Upright: Abundance and creation — the power to nurture and let things grow works best right now.
Q. What does The Empress mean reversed?
You are neglecting yourself, or holding on far too tightly.
Q. Where does The Empress sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 3