The Empress And The Emperor Combination (Upright, Reversed & Feelings)


The Empress and the Emperor are a very powerful tarot card pair to encounter during a tarot reading. 

When this tarot card combination presents itself during your reading, there are definitely some interesting interpretations to uncover.

In this article we’ll look into the deeper meaning of the Empress & the Emperor tarot card combination in both the upright and reversed position, as well as discover its specific meaning with regards to feelings.

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The Empress And The Emperor: Upright Meaning

The Empress and the Emperor as a tarot card combination generally represent the ultimate definition of balance. As the Emperor mainly stands for stability and the Empress for a strong sense of nurturing energy, together they complement each other perfectly, the personalization of yin and yang. 

When the Empress and the Emperor show up together side by side during a tarot reading, it represents things coming together perfectly.  

Whether it’s in the form of a relationship or with regards to career or finances, the Empress and Emperor together signify some sort of fitting union that will ultimately bring peace and harmony. 

This tarot card combination generates a great amount of strength and shared wisdom.

It represents the ability to look at a situation from various perspectives as you’ve got all the necessary qualities required to form a well considered opinion.

The Emperor and Empress together also signify the ability to overcome any obstacle that may cross your path.

It indicates you’re creative enough to come up with a unique solution while simultaneously being able to work out a strategic plan.

The Emperor tarot card from the captivating Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

The Empress And The Emperor: Reversed Meaning

When pulled in reversed position, the Empress and the Emperor tarot card combination generally means something is not able to progress due to a sense of stubbornness and a lack of discipline. It indicates the ego is taking the upper-hand in a situation.

When the Empress and the Emperor happen to show up in reverse during your tarot reading, it can best be taken as a sign of encouragement to move inwards and be very honest with yourself. 

If you recognize your ego is hindering you from moving forward with a situation that will ultimately likely serve you well, try to work on letting go of societal expectation and shift your focus onto your own wants and needs. 

In order to be able to let things flow again, allowing yourself to create helpful circumstances is the first step towards success.

The Empress And The Emperor As Feelings

When it comes to feelings, the Empress and the Emperor indicate someone feels a magnetic attraction. It indicates reciprocated love as the Empress and the Emperor complement each other perfectly. It represents feeling very powerful as a couple and inspired to build something meaningful together. 

The Empress and the Emperor together represent a couple that has a very attractive and alluring vibe surrounding them. 

This couple matches each other so very well that it can’t go unnoticed with others. 

The Empress and the Emperor together represent feeling as if they are two souls merged into one.

The Empress tarot card from the mesmerizing Light Seer’s Tarot Deck

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In Conclusion

So, to conclude, the Empress and the Emperor tarot card in upright position represent a strong sense of balance, stability and a nurturing energy.

This tarot card combination represents the ultimate unity.

When pulled in reverse, the Empress and the Emperor indicate a lack progress often due to a sense of stubbornness and being led by ego. 

When it comes to feelings, the Empress and the Emperor tarot card combination indicates strong attraction. It represents feelings that are likely to be reciprocated.

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