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Aries is the first of the twelve star signs and therefore has this peculiar trait of childish stubbornness and overpowering zest. In Tarot Aries is described by the Emperor Card. Now if you compare the qualities you as an Aries exhibit to those of an Emperor you will realize that there is a remarkable similarity between the two. You are childishly stubborn, authoritative, and easily influenced. You have the natural knack for being a good leader, you are patient and very sensitive, and this makes you an emotional individual. Now lets us compare these qualities with those of an Emperor. An Emperor is strong headed and focused. He is authoritative and easily influenced by factors like the urge for conquests, hunger for wealth and the unrelenting desire for power. On the flip side, the Emperor is also childish when it comes to his overbearing emotions. Sometimes this could make him sensitive towards the needs of his people, thus making him a good leader or, conversely, make his emotions overpowering enough to force people to succumb to his demands. You are described in Tarot with the Emperor card as it perfectly fits in with your qualities in every aspect—your personality, mental strength and your spiritual inclination. Let’s now turn to the Emperor card and understand its implications on your personality and your life.

If you look at the Emperor Card from the Rider Waite Tarot Deck, you will first see a King seated on a majestic throne wearing a red robe. The throne is the symbol of power and authority and his robe, red against the card’s orange background, stands for the elements fire and earth in amalgamation. Fire denotes aggression and fiery stubbornness while earth stands for stability, poise and calm temperament. The staff in his right hand symbolises authority and dominion and his crown experience and wisdom. The colour of his robe stands for courage, valour, and aggression to take on new challenges. The Ram’s head on the throne, also the sign of Aries, denotes enthusiasm and vigour. The card is numbered IV, as in the fourth month of the year, i.e., April, the month of Aries. Four is considered a masculine number, true to its association with the Emperor card in Tarot. It is a divine number, a number of the right balance between law and order and fairness.

In my explanation here Emperor denotes both the Aries Man and Aries Woman. Emperor classically symbolises the head of the family, a dominating spouse, a temperamental and a fair boss, or an enthusiastic lover who is perceived as the more mature one in a relationship. As the head of the family, you are the provider who is also gentle and kind, a good mentor for your children and a rule setter for the family. This is your emotional and sensitive side at its best. You will see to it that the laws are obeyed and also question when they are not followed. You are a natural leader and therefore command the authority and power that the Emperor exhibits.

The Emperor has his negative aspect too. Your demanding, aggressive and hot headed nature could cause issues in upbringing and exert the wrong kind of influence on family members. As a spouse, the Emperor is the dominant one in the relationship, constantly wanting to prove his point and therefore, most often, imposing it on the other. Your authority and enthusiasm make you very attractive to the opposite sex but at times you can be unnecessarily possessive and dominating, making the relationship lopsided.

As a boss, the Emperor is the perfect leader; authority, stability, dependability, and equality are the ruling attributes of this card. These qualities make you a natural leader and a good one too. The Emperor is a perfect example of courage and valour and this is why you are often ready to plunge into challenges. You stand up for your own decisions, good or bad. However, as a difficult boss, you can be a tyrant, someone who is over-demanding and assertive, making life difficult for your followers. On the negative side you can be the don’t-mess-with-me kind. Spirituality doesn’t come naturally and easily to the Emperor. He is a master sign of Ego and Power, the two qualities that take him away from spirituality. In order to walk the path of spirituality, you will have to shed the Emperor’s skin, meaning you will have to forsake your power and ego, which, in all honesty, I see as a rare possibility. The Emperor’s only saviour here is his need to help his people; this alone can liberate him. Likewise, you may choose spirituality only if there ever arises a feeling to serve mankind with an urge to reach out to others and end the suffering. This could be the only reason why you would ever abandon your throne and kingship and choose to follow the path of spirituality. However, knowing the emperor’s strong will, he is quite capable of doing this and when he does so, we will have the next Gautama Buddha emerge from amongst us. You, as the Emperor, may just choose to be that one.

I hope you have enjoyed knowing yourself through Tarot. As Aries, The Emperor, you have a lot waiting for you in 2015. It’s time you know your Destiny. Let’s now begin to unfold each day, week and month in the year to come.