The Empress

This card in my deck features a good friend of mine called Jo. She was not pregnant at the time but I sensed that she would become a fantastic mother as indeed she has. Jo is originally from the Forest of Dean and has never lost that otherworldly quality, even though she has lived around the globe from New York to Jerusalem. This is important, The Empress may travel far and wide but always carries with her a direct connection to her roots and nature. The Empress is the face of encouragement, she is comforting and familiar. She symbolises that abundance can be yours and the support you need to attain it is always available and can be relied upon unconditionally. She can also signify that you should focus on your role as a mother, or indeed you relationship with your own mother or mother figure. She invariably indicates that a female friend, relative or associate may surprise you by showing you love or compassion should you need it. Primarily though I have found that the Empress embodies creativity and artistic abilities and any such skills should be developed as they will provide you with genuine satisfaction.