The Emperor is represented by the number 4. In Numerology the number 4 is the worker or ‘builder’ who puts form and structure into life. It is the most practical of all the numbers and represents order and stability.
The Emperor is the Authoritative Figure or Father Archetype who rules in a systematic and orderly way. He is full of wisdom and has the ability to discern the truth in any situation.
The red robe that the Emperor wears highlights his passion and energy. His helmet is also red and gold. He sits on a stone throne that is adorned with Ram’s heads symbolic of his connection with Aries and the planet Mars.
The Emperor holds the Tau (T) cross in his right hand – this is the T-Square used in mathematics, geometry, surveying and planning. Some say it is an Ankh, the Symbol of Life that combines the masculine tau cross with the feminine circle. In his left hand he holds an orb representing his understanding of the laws of the physical world that he rules over.
The fiery colours of the mountain range behind The Emperor symbolise a solid foundation, strength and attainment.
In a Tarot reading The Emperor represents order, structure and building firm foundations. You may have opportunities to change or manifest something in a systematic and orderly way. The Emperor is the leader and wise authority – this could be a person in your life, or you are that wise person providing support and guidance for others.
Keywords : Authority, Father Archetype, Structure, Solid Foundations
