August 30,2011. The Empress

Core Meaning: Abundance and Creation

The artistry of this card pulls at my imagination as the woman dressed in her beautiful gown, long flowing hair and glistening fairy wings lifts her hand upward toward the sky leading a group of butterflies upward to create a beautiful ring. Again, the woman is perched on a tree branch surrounded by bright orange and yellow roses making me think that perhaps this represents her strong connection to mother nature and beauty. Also, she is carrying a basket full of fresh vegetables which I believe represents both creation and abundance. The circle of butterflies brings to mind the symbolism for a cycle, one filled with life and vitality due to the earthy colors of the butterflies, surely meaning good things to come. As I look at the woman, I notice how strong and confident she looks, glowing with happiness Then I notice a heart hanging from her belt, so I think that if pulled, this card could have a positive meaning for relationships- signifying the beginning and growth of a new stage of the relationship filled with the creation of love and happiness.